Lynn Atkinson, RDH

Dental Hygiene
Tips and tricks from a hygienist with 30+ years of experience
October was National Dental Hygiene Month, and while the month is over, it's never too late to share some tricks and tips of the trade. Lynn Atkinson, RDH, lists three peer-to-peer education resources and three technologies that she recommends to hygienists.
November 22, 2021
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