Fred Joyal and Shannon Richkowski[email protected]Dental PracticeWhy hygiene is the cornerstone of practice successThe simple truth is that hygiene impacts every department. Hygienists also benefit when they realize that their department is essentially a business within a business, and they need skills in that area as well, writes Fred Joyal and Shannon Richkowski.February 20, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesInfection ControlContaminated saline bottle leads to 8 deaths after dental careA bacterial brain infection caused by contaminated bottles of saline led to the death of eight patients following dental treatment.PeriodonticsRestoring this vitamin may mitigate periodontal risksHygiene ToolsWhat you need to know about the ADA Seal of ApprovalInsuranceOver 25% of U.S. adults don't have dental insuranceVulnerable PopulationsHow women’s reproductive history may affect tooth decay