As a dental hygienist, dentist or dental staff member, you put the patient’s comfort first. If a patient has a hard time reclining fully or positioning themselves for a cleaning or exam, you twist and contort to make it work. But this can take a toll on your back and neck. … [Read more...]

There’s a variety of possible reasons for tongue pain, and a bitten tongue is only one of them. Most tongue injuries actually happen for other reasons. Here are the most common causes for tongue pain and how to find tongue pain relief: Tongue Trauma It seems like the tongue … [Read more...]

Have you ever wanted to stick a metal rod through your tongue? We haven’t, but it is still a popular accessory used for self-expression. When debating the finer points of how socially acceptable a tongue piercing is, it’s also important to acknowledge how dangerous they can be. … [Read more...]

Using plain language in the dental office means communicating with your patients so that they understand the message the first time they hear or read it. By communicating with patients: In an active voiceWith short sentences, andWith common, every day words, you’re … [Read more...]