Fluoride
Fluoride is a hot topic in the dental world, and some people say it's an essential part of keeping your teeth healthy, while others claim...
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The Shygienist
Lacy Walker
RDH, BS, CDA, MAADH, COSE, FAAOSH
Speaker, Writer, Blogger
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. – Anthony J. D’Angelo"
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 20, 2022
- 3 min
Teeth Grinding
What is bruxism? Bruxism is the dental term for teeth grinding. It's a habit that can be caused by stress, anxiety, nutritional...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 20, 2022
- 4 min
Medical History
A patient’s health history is a legal document, and it’s essential to be thorough when obtaining information that could affect a...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 13 min
Teeth Whitening: Antequated to Present Day
Published February 2022 (Take the course here) Abstract For centuries, white teeth have been a sign of wealth, beauty, and privilege....
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Ergonomics and Posture
Published September 14, 2021 Do you tend to have less-than-perfect posture throughout the day? Do you know what the long-term effects of...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
Continuing Education
Published: May 5, 2021 Imagine how stressful it would be to receive a notification from your state dental board requesting proof of...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 5 min
Preserving Your Hands in Dental Hygiene
Dexterity and tactile sensitivity are essential for oral healthcare practitioners to perform dental procedures; these abilities are...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
Heart Health
Posted February 19, 2021 A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast February, a month of many observations, is also American Heart Month. American...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 3 min
Sugar Facts
Sugar consumption is a well-known factor that affects oral and systemic health. Many holidays provide the opportunity for the consumption...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Dec 21, 2020
- 2 min
Oral Cancer Screening!
According to the American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates, 53,260 people will get oral cancer in the oral cavity or oropharyngeal...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
PDT - Here for You
Paradise Dental Technologies has been a sponsor for the “A Tale of Two Hygienists” podcast since the beginning and their loyalty has been...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Nov 3, 2020
- 1 min
Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder?
Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder? I do, and I am sure many of you do as well. Michelle and I had the...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Sep 7, 2020
- 3 min
Saliva is Essential & More Important Than You Think
Have you ever had such a dry mouth that you start choking on food? Taken allergy medications or received allergy shots and had a negative...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
Employers and Employees: A Dental Team Match
I am so excited about the “Working as a Team” series this month, and I hope you are too! The match between any dental hygiene...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Jun 29, 2020
- 2 min
Technology that Improves Periodontal Outcomes
Imagine being able to see what you are removing in a deep periodontal pocket. Wouldn’t it be great to see what you are removing rather...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
Why hand hygiene and infection control are so important
Simple question, yet this was difficult for many non healthcare professionals to understand the importance until now. With all the...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
The health benefits of Vitamin D, Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3
Now that we have all been socially distancing for some time during this pandemic, don’t forget to take advantage of the sun and absorb...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- May 19, 2020
- 1 min
Aerosols & Birthdays
It’s someone’s birthday and you are with a group of friends and family to celebrate this special day. You are all laughing, playing...
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Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA
- Jan 14, 2020
- 3 min
Why you need to know about palatal myoclonus
It all began when one of my daughters, who was 6 years old at the time, asked, "What's that clicking noise?" As someone who has been in...
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