Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

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Using publicly reported data from a range of sources, we've identified the best locations for dental hygienists to live and work, as well as some of the most challenging locales.


The 10 Best (and Five Worst) Cities for Dental Hygienists in 2020

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

Articles

The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a rise in depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. If you're struggling, you're not alone.

Mental health concerns during a pandemic

More questions than answers as the fall school season returns, but venting is not productive so it’s time to make an action plan.

Balancing a career and parenting will be a challenge this fall

A look at some of the recently announced products from the dental industry.

August 2020 new products

What steps should be taken if a hygienist tests positive for COVID-19?

The Risky Business of Clinical Dental Hygiene: What to do if you test positive for COVID

The Practice Safety line is a new portfolio of personal protective equipment and eServices designed to protect the health of dental professionals and patients.

Carestream Dental's new portfolio focuses on safer operations

Be honest with patients, but minimize the stresses that have become all too common during the pandemic.

Mindreading what your patients are thinking

SDI’s Riva Star Silver Diamine Fluoride Desensitizer minimizes the risk of staining, reduces aerosols, and improves GIC bond strengths.

Solve My Problem: New SDF brings strength with less stains, aerosols 

Dental hygienists who demand change so they can do their jobs better value themselves and should be rewarded for their persistence and tenacity, especially now. 

Adding value to a dental hygiene career

Debbie Seidel-Bittke, is the founder and CEO of Dental Practice Solutions, a leading dental practice management firm. The focus of Dental Practice Solutions is optimizing the hygiene department with a team approach. Founded in 2000, Dental Practice Solutions has worked with thousands of dental practices on a global level. Debbie has been named one of the top dental consultants for more than 15 years by Dentistry Today. She is a highly sought-after speaker for national and state dental conferences. When the hygiene department is optimized the dental practice will have 15-20% immediate growth. This growth is sustainable when utilizing and implementing the systems and strategies provided by Dental Practice Solutions. To contact Debbie visit: www.dentalpracticesolutions.com or email debbie@dentalpracticesolutions.com.

A view from the rooftop: our world of dentistry post pandemic. So far, 2020 has been a crazy, anxious time, but with the right perspective you can see better days ahead.