Anastassia Stoenelova

Nov 20, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Anastassia Stoenelova

Two patients cried in my chair last week, which made me think about how often dental professionals must deal with patient anxiety, apprehension, or personal issues. I often feel ill-equipped to handle these situations and am left wondering if I could have done more to comfort and calm someone.

Sep 24, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Anastassia Stoenelova

Artificial intelligence has been all the rage in health care the last few years. Investors contributed $31.5 billion in equity funding in health-care AI between 2019 and 2022, according to CB Insights.1 In 2023, there were more than 1,500 health-care AI vendors, more than half of which were founded during the last seven years.1Many of the vendors offer AI programs that assist with various aspects of clinical care and administrative tasks in dentistry.

Aug 21, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Anastassia Stoenelova

Many of us are not trained to care for patients with dementia besides a very general special needs course in dental hygiene school. This may not have been a concern before, but with more than nine million Americans living with some form of dementia,1 health-care providers need to gain a better understanding of the disease and how to care for those who suffer with it.

Jun 24, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Anastassia Stoenelova

In early 2020, I was hired for a full-time position at a small dental practice and was excited about what my new job had to offer. It was a modern office with new equipment, sufficient time for each patient and procedure, an existing periodontal protocol, an easygoing dentist, a friendly team that had been together for years, and most importantly, full benefits.

May 21, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Anastassia Stoenelova |Maryam Khan |Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |Nina Garlo-Melkas

Temporary and part-time dental hygiene jobs have become the new norm, so you might wonder if there are any advantages to a full-time position. Nearly 60% of hygienists believe there are. That’s the percentage of hygienists who work 32 or more hours per week, according to the 2024 Dental Salary Survey conducted by Dental Post.1 To decide what best suits your needs, consider the advantages and disadvantages of a full-time permanent job versus part-time or temporary work.