Casey Hein, RDH[email protected]Dental PracticeBeyond that old fence: Tectonic shifts in dental hygieneThe science shows hygienists play a crucial role in providing whole-body healthcare, but practice norms haven't kept up. Dental hygienist Casey Hein explores the expanding role of hygienists in this column and in her associated presentation at the 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.February 24, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesAnesthesiaWhat you need to know about this dental anesthetic-buffering game changerIn the latest episode of "The DrBicuspid.com Podcast," we take a deep dive into BufferPro's creation and value to dentistry with leaders from Septodont and Premier Dental Products.Legal Issues2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contactPeriodonticsThis may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum diseaseDental Assistant3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'Immune SystemAtopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral health