January 14, 2020
The Curious Link Between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Disease
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone in the…
Pregnancy and Oral health
Hi, my name is Kaitlin and I’m a registered dental hygienist and I’m pregnant. When you’re pregnant your body experiences…
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January 7, 2020
All About Tooth Loss
You’re a kid, and for the first time in your life, you realize that teeth…
December 17, 2019
Stress and Oral Health
Managing stress is an ongoing challenge. Hectic work schedules, moving to a new apartment or…
December 10, 2019
What Is Teledentistry Anyway?
When talking about Virtudent, one term I’ve noticed coming up a lot in patient conversation…
November 19, 2019
Cavities 101: What You Need to Know
Oftentimes, the days before a dental visit many people brush and floss frantically, hoping this…
November 12, 2019
Things You Can Do to Help Prevent Gum Disease
As a dental hygienist, I spend a lot of time educating patients about the importance…
November 1, 2019
Halloween and Your Teeth: Caring for Your Smile in the Spooky Season
It’s fall! The time of year for changing leaves, pumpkins, ghosts, and of course, Halloween…
October 30, 2019
Overcoming Barriers to Oral Health Care
Kamla Patel couldn’t handle it any longer. The list of dental work she desperately needed…
October 7, 2019
7 tips to Combat Dental Anxiety
I have been practicing dental hygiene for over seven years now. And I cannot tell…
