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Cranial Bones and Most Important Landmarks for the Boards May 06, 2026

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This episode reviews the eight cranial bones for board exam prep, focusing on their role in protecting the brain, the function of sutures as immovable joints for growth and strength, and the cushioning effect of cerebrospinal fluid. It highlights key bones and functions, including the frontal (decision-making), parietal (sensory processing), temporal (hearing, balance, memory), and occipital (vision, foramen magnum). The sphenoid is emphasized as a central hub with important trigeminal nerve pathways (V1, V2, V3), while the ethmoid is noted for its role in the nasal cavity and olfaction.

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Pregnancy tumor, pyogenic granuloma, it's not just pregnant women! Apr 29, 2026

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Pyogenic granuloma is NOT happening because of pregnancy. In pregnancy, the body is “overacting” and bring blood vessels to contain this plaque. That's why the lesion can be red, and elevated. But did you know the lesion can also happen, on your finger? Let’s learn everything about pyogenic granuloma (and why it’s also a bad name).

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NBDHE failure rate, 3 reasons it’s worse than 10 years ago Apr 22, 2026

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In 2014, the failure rate was about 4%. Over the past year, the failure rate has risen to 11-14%. Why? There's a lot more to learn nowadays. We have more anxiety in general. We are also more distracted. Find out more about why I think this trend is alarming (and what you can do to NOT fail the NBDHE)

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Alcohol is a risk factor for oral cancer, why? Apr 15, 2026

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You’ll often see in textbooks that alcohol is a major risk factor for oral cancer. They’ll tell you that people who drink three to four drinks per day have about two to three times the risk, and with heavier drinking, that risk can go up to five times.

They’ll also emphasize that when alcohol is combined with tobacco, the risk can increase up to 15 to 30 times.

But here’s the thing—most of the time, they stop there. They tell you that it increases risk… but not really why.

So let’s break that down, because once you understand the mechanism, it becomes much easier to remember—and much more meaningful in practice.

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Xylitol, The Best Sugar Substitute Aug 19, 2024

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We often recommend our patients who at high risk of caries to use xylitol. Xylitol is great, it has almost no calories, the bacteria in our mouth cannot process it and therefore helps lower the risk of caries, it can help with saliva too. Learn more about the magic of xylitol.
With Claire Jeong, MS, RDH @StudentRDH and Dana Paladino, MS, RDH @Dentalhygienebasics

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Diabetes type 1, review Aug 07, 2024

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Diabetes means “excessive” urination, in Greek. Starting with fun facts, let’s dive into discovering type 1 diabetes in detail: what it is, diagnosing criteria, medical emergencies, drugs, dental implications, and more.

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The Successful 1Hour Appointment Breakdown - FAQ's Jul 23, 2024

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In this episode, we take questions from hygienists about what a successful 1hour appointment looks like, from setup to takedown.
Learn how to set yourself up before you have a patient in the chair, how to make time for your notes within the patient appointment, and how a 1hour appointment really should be conducted.

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Spit Tales: The Science Behind Saliva’s Wonders Jul 15, 2024

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Xerostomia is a big deal, in our world. But what is saliva? Let's take it from the top. In this episode, we dive into all things saliva – how much of it we produce, what it is made of, where it is realized, how is saliva triggered, and what causes dry mouth.

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Canada - Ethical billing, honest mistakes are made Jun 20, 2024

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As dental hygienists, our primary commitment is to provide exceptional care that promotes our patients' oral and overall health. However, there's an often-overlooked aspect of our profession that is just as crucial to patient-centered care: ethical billing. While our education extensively covers clinical practices and patient management, it seldom dives deep into the intricacies of creating accurate and ethical invoices. This gap in our training can leave many of us unprepared for this critical responsibility.
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From your friendly orthodontist Feb 28, 2023

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Orthodontics do way more than just moving teeth for aesthetics! Learn from Dr. Amanda Wilson, orthodontist, dental consultant, and advisor at straighsmilesolutions how you can help screen for orthodontic cases. Patients are as young as two years old!

Today we’ll talk about:

What to screen for in a very young pediatric patient
The importance of orthodontics through real patient stories
The relationship between orthodontics and periodontics
DIY aligners

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon!

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