Amanda Hill, RDH

Infection Control
The importance of infection control documentation in dental practices
If you don't write it down, it didn't happen, writes Amanda Hill, RDH. Here's why you should prioritize documentation in your dental practice.
January 16, 2025
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4 sterilization errors you might be making in your dental practice
Instrument reprocessing requires a series of steps to ensure everything is safe for reuse. Amanda Hill, RDH, walks us through some of the errors that can happen along that journey.
November 25, 2024
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Infection Control
Antibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is important
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimating that a person dies every 15 minutes in the U.S. from antibiotic-resistant infections, here is why you should know about antibiotic stewardship in your dental practice.
February 20, 2024
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Office Management
Don’t be a Grinch! Share holiday treats with the whole team
In an era where staffing is such a concern, stories are circulating on social media of holiday gifts being withheld from dental team members
December 20, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
The importance of knowing what you really want as a new year begins
Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, says it's easy to get caught up in the great goal race or feel inadequate if your vision for 2021 doesn't sound as glamorous as someone else's. Why lose 10 pounds when you could lose 20? Why increase your revenue by 10% when you could double it? More is better, right? Well, not exactly. Before you hop on the bandwagon, she believes a little reflection and introspection are necessary.
January 13, 2021
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Infection Control
A hygienist responds to a study on COVID-19 and the dental practice
Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH, looked at one of our most popular recent articles and believes there is more to be discussed, including the role of dental hygienists. However, COVID-19 has brought a much-needed awareness to infection control, she said, and this study shows that screening patients and following the recommended precautions are key to safely navigating the pandemic.
September 14, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
6 steps to reduce the tension between dentists and dental hygienists
With dentists and hygienists feuding online and tensions running high, perhaps it's time to take a step back, inhale deeply, and practice nondefensive listening, says Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH.
May 18, 2020
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Dental Hygiene
An open letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci from a dental hygienist
Yes, we're in the middle of a pandemic. However, some of the words being said now by one of the nation's top medical experts give hope for a future of dental-medical collaboration, says Amanda Hill, RDH, BSDH.
April 12, 2020
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How one dentist saw assisted hygiene transform his business model
Dr. Kartik Antani admits he was very reluctant to make any changes to his dental hygiene departments. However, here's why he believes assisted hygiene catapulted the group's growth and was well worth the risks.
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How one dentist saw assisted hygiene transform his business model
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A second Iowa dentist is facing licensing sanctions related to a dental procedure that resulted in the death of a patient.
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Patients suffering from bruxism pose unique challenges to dentists, especially when creating beautiful, strong, lasting restorations. Dr. Jae Seon Kim shares a fascinating case of how he transformed one woman's smile.
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An easy way to extend teeth whitening
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Over-the-counter whitening strips may enhance and prolong the whitening results of in-office treatments, according to research published on January 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.
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Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?
By Ava Barros
There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.
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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. judge denied a new trial, upholding a verdict to have a malpractice case thrown out against an orthodontist accused of treatment that permanently altered a patient's teeth and jaw.
January 29, 2025
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How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care
By Ava Barros
Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.
January 29, 2025
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Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.
January 29, 2025
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Why you should stop printing a Dentrix ledger for tax statement requests
By Kevin Henry
Dayna Johnson has a simple message for dental practices this time of year: Make sure you're sending your patients what they need rather than what they think they need for tax purposes.
January 29, 2025
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1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patient
By Melissa Busch
A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.
January 28, 2025
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Gum disease plus diabetes damages more than health
By Ava Barros
There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.
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