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Guides for working hygienists
Plain answers to what new and working hygienists ask most. Studying for the NBDHE? Board prep is on Accelerated Boards.
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New graduates
Tips for new grad hygienists
Practical tips for your first months as a dental hygienist: running a 1‑hour appointment, perio diagnosis, coding, notes, case acceptance, your body and the questions to ask in an interview.
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D4910 or D1110?
When a recall visit is periodontal maintenance (D4910) and when it's a prophylaxis (D1110), what your notes need to show, and the mistakes new hygienists make most.
Read the guide: D4910 or D1110?Patient care
Explaining SRP to patients
A simple way to explain scaling and root planing to a patient: show their own chart, explain it in plain words, answer “Do I really need a deep cleaning?” and talk about cost last.
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