Heather Fiore

May 29, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Heather Fiore

There’s a common misconception in dental hygiene that can hamper the potential for practice profitability—the belief that prioritizing patient care and financial success are mutually exclusive. As someone deeply immersed in the dental industry, I've encountered this obstacle firsthand. However, it's time to debunk this myth and pave the way for an enlightened approach that benefits both patients and practitioners. Let's address the elephant in the room: at its core, a dental practice is a business.

May 16, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Kirsten Brancheau |Heather Fiore |Barbara K. Tritz |JoAnn R. Gurenlian |Joann Gurenlian

As I scrubbed my skillet in the kitchen sink, I suddenly felt a sharp pain followed by an itchy sensation in the palm of my hand; it almost felt like something had popped under my skin. When I looked at my palm, I noticed a strange, purplish patch where the sensation had been. It looked like blood pooling under the skin. I didn’t think I’d injured myself while doing the dishes, so I thought it might’ve been one of those random, fleeting pains I get from time to time.

May 16, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Heather Fiore |Barbara K. Tritz |JoAnn R. Gurenlian |Joann Gurenlian |Sara Joyce

What sets Tiffany Summerlin apart from other clinical dental hygienists? Sue Scherer of Waterpik chats with Tiffany about her military background, and her current involvement in public health. Tiffany is the May honoree of the RDH Clinical Recognition Program, sponsored by Waterpik.

May 16, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Heather Fiore |Joy Raskie |Barbara K. Tritz |Valerie Dangler

In the dynamic world of dental hygiene, diode lasers have emerged as an innovative way to reduce periodontal disease and improve patient outcomes with minimally invasive techniques. They also provide an opportunity for hygienists to excel clinically and financially. By leveraging the financial benefits of diode laser technology, hygienists can combat burnout, find greater job satisfaction, and deliver exceptional patient care.