Karen Roter Davis

Mar 20, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Annie Walters |Karen Roter Davis |Adam Altdorfer |Joy Void-Holmes

Most patients want whiter teeth and Philips has long been a leader in teeth whitening through the Philips Zoom! portfolio of in-office and custom take home whitening treatments. For the first time, Philips Sonicare is introducing grab-and-go whitening solutions for patients to use at home, with zero chair time required. The whitening kits feature semi-custom reusable trays that patients can mold to fit their teeth prior to applying the dentist-developed, enamel-safe whitening gel in the tray.

Aug 18, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Kevin López |Caitlin Parsons |Olivia Bodunde |Karen Roter Davis

Here’s a question I was asked by a reader:“In school we’re taught about morals and ethics. I need to know as a hygienist where I can draw the line. I had a patient tell me that due to her insurance she did not want a comprehensive exam. I explained to her that she could not have a cleaning without a comprehensive exam, and I spoke to the doctor about this, but he was OK with her getting just a prophy and no comp exam. Can we legally do that?

Aug 16, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Kirsten Brancheau |Caitlin Parsons |Olivia Bodunde |Karen Roter Davis

What is your focus for 2023? My focus for 2023 is to bring students on Cape Cod into the mainstream by exposing them to the profession. We get bogged down in the curriculum and forget to show students what it really means to be a registered dental hygienist. I also want to connect with more of my colleagues in the collegiate sense to add to the profession where I can. My passion is discussing and presenting the AAP Classification system in usable context.

Aug 14, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Karen Roter Davis |Kirsten Brancheau |Katrina M. Sanders |Olivia Bodunde

Editor's note: Originally published July 2017. Clinically updated August 14, 2023The first time I heard the word “abfraction” was in the dental practice where I currently work, and it was about 30 years ago. My boss, Dr. Tom McDougal, mentored me in the “art and science” of identifying these interesting lesions in which the cervical portion of the tooth literally disappears.