@polished.meg: This is another reason why I’m not a big fan of double-hygiene columns because it takes TIME to sit with patients and educate them properly. As dental hygienists, we are there to help prevent disease. If we aren’t actively showing patients how to prevent disease with tools at home, we are not doing our job. #gumdisease #PolishedMeg #dentalhygienist #dentalhygieneschool #dentalhygiene #dentalschool
when i floss my patients i give them the mirror so they can watch how i do it! saves time for me and also lets them learn and im sure it helps to see it on themselves instead of a model! theres no excuse!
2025-07-21 22:40:17
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Sarah :
I agree. Also some patient lie. I have had a pt look me dead in the eyes & say he’s never be shown/tld something I 100% have told them lol
2025-07-23 00:19:37
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dbclayworks :
I had a patient swear that I have never showed them how to brush and floss, Dr read my notes back to them, and then let them know he personally heard me tell them and saw me show them every 4 months, some patients will not ever change, I document every thing I show them and tell them
2025-07-22 04:41:34
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Happy Friday! 😃🥰 :
Looks like you have your work cut out.
2025-07-21 19:12:30
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Summertime :
I always document when and what techniques of flossing or brushing are reviewed, because I’ve had patients tell me, “No one ever showed me that,” even though I literally saw them three months ago. Adults will lie like children to avoid taking responsibility for their own health. Do not forget that!
2025-07-22 00:58:12
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RDH.toks :
I used to say this all the time! But now, patients that I’ve seen are still saying they’ve never been taught, (even after two or three visits) it’s so important to document
2025-07-22 12:25:17
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FlossyFelicia :
PREACH! 👏🏻 I show my patients every time even if it’s the 5th time I’m seeing them!
2025-07-21 23:17:46
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Floss.Fairy.Anistinn | SDH🦷🧚 :
Right??? Like I didn’t even know this until I got into hygiene school
2025-07-21 18:28:00
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Alana MHA, RDH 🦷 💼 :
THIS 😭
2025-07-21 18:36:43
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Kaitlyn🧚♂️🦷 | RDH :
FACTS
2025-07-21 17:38:10
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Polished.Meg | RDH ✨🪥 :
Teaching patients how to brush and floss in the chair is the BARE MINIMUM and I hope we all continue to do that for our patients, even if they forget how to!
2025-07-21 17:18:13
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Sarah Myofunctional Therapist :
yep! kills me
2025-07-23 02:42:51
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yunnie_moi :
@Dr Oseudiamen 🥰
2025-07-27 10:57:27
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Juliothefutureguygienist🦷🫧 :
I’m telling you some people don’t know these things! Even if they call us basic when we post a video showing them how! Like 🥵
2025-07-21 23:20:29
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Bobby :
For a while,an infection and stubborn bad breath really affected my confidence and daily life. I'm overjoyed to testify that I've been healed! The change is remarkable,and I feel so much healthier and more comfortable now.thanks @DrImafidon ❤️
2025-07-24 00:12:05
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Nicholas Moore, RDH :
I became a dental hygienist to be a key part of the education & helping them get better. Not to operate in a prophy mill environment by scaling teeth & tossing them off to an assistant!
2025-07-21 18:01:41
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