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Exploring Institutional Factors on Billing Practices of Dental Hygienists in Canada

Exploring Institutional Factors on Billing Practices of Dental Hygienists in Canada

This article was originally published in the CDHA’s Oh Canada, Fall Issue, 2025 by Amanda Acker, HBScDH, RDH; info@polishedinsights.com INTRODUCTIONBilling…

The Martyr Myth: Why ‘Pure’ Clinical Care Fails the Patient & the Profession

The Martyr Myth: Why ‘Pure’ Clinical Care Fails the Patient & the Profession

Across the profession, a quiet but pervasive belief continues to shape the way many dental hygienists see themselves: that to…

Beyond the Numbers: Trust, Insight, and Accountability in Modern Dental Hygiene Practice

Beyond the Numbers: Trust, Insight, and Accountability in Modern Dental Hygiene Practice

When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough Every dental practice wants to make good decisions for patients, for teams, for growth.But “good…

Automating Risk-Factor Tracking and Screening in Dental Hygiene Practice

Automating Risk-Factor Tracking and Screening in Dental Hygiene Practice

Navigating the new nicotine landscape The use of oral nicotine delivery products (ONDPs), along with vaping and other modifiable risk…

Growth Without Erosion: How to Scale Your Dental Practice Without Losing Its Culture

Growth Without Erosion: How to Scale Your Dental Practice Without Losing Its Culture

The Hidden Cost of Growth Every dental practice wants to grow: more patients, more operatories, more technology, and more reach.…