Amanda Hill, RDH[email protected]Infection ControlAntibiotic stewardship in dentistry: What it is, and why it is importantWith 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, 2024Office ManagementDon’t be a Grinch! Share holiday treats with the whole teamIn an era where staffing is such a concern, stories are circulating on social media of holiday gifts being withheld from dental team membersDecember 20, 2023Dental HygieneThe importance of knowing what you really want as a new year beginsAmanda 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, 2021Infection ControlA hygienist responds to a study on COVID-19 and the dental practiceAmanda 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, 2020Dental Hygiene6 steps to reduce the tension between dentists and dental hygienistsWith 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, 2020Dental HygieneAn open letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci from a dental hygienistYes, 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, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesImaging SystemsImaging aids in removal of ingested, hard-to-see, broken alignerImaging aided in retrieving an accidentally swallowed 2-cm piece of an orthodontic aligner, according to a case report.Vulnerable PopulationsStudy reveals gap in prenatal dental careDSOIs analysis paralysis preventing growth in your practice or DSO?EndodonticsRoot canal material led to anaphylaxis-related deathSponsor ContentCE CREDIT FREE WEBINAR