Rhonda Jones, RDH[email protected]PeriodonticsIf looks could kill, would your appearance be DOA?First impressions take only a few minutes to form and can be nearly impossible to undo. Even with the general acceptance of a more casual look in the workplace, how we dress and present ourselves remains important in determining the success of patient-clinician relationships.August 24, 2009PeriodonticsNo hygienist is an islandDental hygienists are too often seen as prima donnas or nuisances by many dental practitioners. But knowing how to optimize their knowledge and expertise and make them a valued part of the dental team can bolster your bottom line.June 4, 2009PeriodonticsHow technology changed my lifeA veteran dental hygienist recounts the many ways her workdays have become easier -- and her bottom line healthier -- thanks to advances in dental materials, imaging devices, practice management software, and hygiene equipment.May 11, 2009Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesNew trial date set for dentist accused of covering up murderA dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a 38-year-old woman will not have his day in court until 2026.ObesityBariatric surgery may raise oral disease riskTeam ManagementWhy dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members nowPodcastsPodcast: Dr. Martin Mendelson on transforming dentistry through behavioral scienceVulnerable PopulationsTackling the senior oral healthcare crisis