Elizabeth S. Leaver

May 22, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Elizabeth S. Leaver |Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |Rose Nguyen BSDH |Lisa Ng BSDH

Social media has become a popular source for oral health information. TikTok recently featured content about the benefits of oil pulling with coconut oil. We, two student hygienists from Pacific University School of Dental Hygiene Studies, investigated whther there’s evidence of coconut oil pulling benefits. Research revealed that patients and health-care providers may not know the difference between oil pulling and using coconut oil as a supplementary therapy.

May 13, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Sara Joyce |Elizabeth S. Leaver |Melissa Calhoun

Most people associate botox with the desire to eliminate wrinkles or the inability to convey a sense of surprise (when administered incorrectly). Additionally, most think of a dermatologist's office or medspa as the go-to place to receive treatment.

May 6, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Brent Pohlman |Elizabeth S. Leaver |Rebecca Boartfield |Tim Twigg

Although noncompetition agreements (NCAs) have been a staple in associate dentist employment agreements for decades, there could soon be a seismic shift regarding a practice’s ability to limit where an associate can work. This is the result of a rule that was recently issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In a 3-2 vote on April 23, 2024, the FTC adopted a final rule that essentially bans all NCAs arising from the employer/employee/independent contractor relationship.

Apr 30, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Bryan Laskin |Annie Walters |Elizabeth S. Leaver |Angie Wallace

As medical and dental care has evolved, the connections between the two disciplines have become obvious. Care coordination between dental professionals and other health-care professionals has been identified as a pressing need to ensure quality, comprehensive care.

Apr 23, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Carol Jahn |Elizabeth S. Leaver |Kirsten Brancheau |Kathy Forbes

Being a dental hygienist is not easy. It takes a toll on the body, mental health, and spirit. Because of this, many hygienists reach a crossroads in their career. They may ask, do I stay at this practice or go somewhere else? Do I try a different type of practice like a DSO or Federally Qualified Health Center (FHQC)? Do I explore other options such as teaching, sales, marketing, or research? Figuring this out takes time and it’s easy to become discouraged.