Danielle Avila

Jun 24, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Jackie Sanders |Laura Bettencourt |Danielle Avila

L’Diamante Consulting founders Laura Bettencourt and Danielle Avila want their fellow hygienists to be as happy in their careers as they are. Through their consulting, they work with hygienists one-on-one who are interested in elevating their careers and finding their happiness. They also speak at dental events to share their message. The two friends realized just how real burnout is in the dental hygiene profession.

Jun 4, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Laura Bettencourt |Danielle Avila

During the last few years, we’ve found that networking is the true secret to exponential career growth. Networking allows you to form genuine connections with people from all different avenues of dentistry. It’s in these relationships that we begin to grow. We learn new things, we find mentors, and we become mentors. So, just start networking! Have conversations with those around you. There are plenty of platforms available to gain knowledge and have conversations.

May 22, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Danielle Avila |Laura Bettencourt

May 7, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Melissa Calhoun |Brooke Crouch |Kari Carter-Cherelus |Danielle Avila

The evolution of dental hygiene is a testament to the profession’s commitment to advancing preventive oral care. In 1907, Dr. Alfred Fones trained his cousin, Irene Newman, to educate parents on the importance of oral health care.

May 7, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Bethany Montoya |Amanda Hill |Melissa Calhoun |Danielle Avila

Dental hygiene has always been one of the most hazardous professions due to continuous exposure to radiation, chemicals, ergonomic strain, pathogenic spatter, and aerosols. Even though this is common knowledge, it took a viral pandemic sweeping the world nearly four years ago to remind us of the daily dangers that clinicians face in the op and the need for increased precautionary measures to prevent the spread of disease.