Dental Hygiene Archives - Practice Plan

13 Sep 2019 • Dental Health

Things to avoid when brushing your teeth

Considering how often we brush our teeth (twice a day hopefully), it’s surprising how many things we may be doing wrong, or not doing at all. Perhaps over time, we pick up bad habits which…

13 Aug 2019 • Dental Health

How often should you visit the hygienist?

The amount of time between appointments for visiting the hygienist is specific to each individual patient. Your hygienist will assess the needs of each patient, their risk of disease and if further treatment or monitoring…

30 Nov 2018 • Dental Health

Air polishing – a jet wash for your teeth!

Air polishing is a real game changer for patients, it is a growing innovation which can help improve the look of your teeth and prevent disease in the mouth. This procedure is the new buzz…

17 Jan 2017 • Podcasts, Practice Management

Advice on how to encourage patients to visit their hygienist

Listen to this episode of Bodcast to discover Business Consultant, Sheila Scott’s expert tips and advice on how you can encourage your patients to visit the hygienist more frequently.

20 Jan 2016 • Dental Health

Don’t Give Up Giving Up!

New Year’s resolutions don’t have to start on the 1st January. Hasty resolutions are often the first ones ditched. If you’ve tried giving up smoking before, this or even next month might just be the…

28 Aug 2015 • Dental Health

Rotten Diets, Rotten Teeth – Tips On How To Keep Your Child’s Diet Healthy

Alongside good dental hygiene such as tooth brushing and regular dental visits, effective nutritional advice is a key strategy in the drive to reduce dental decay. Here I take a look at how drivers of…