One letter writer is considering a new career because her new home state doesn’t have board exam reciprocity. Another has not had good experiences working with dentists and wonders how to get into working for an insurance company. Check out the answers below. Dear Flossy, I am a registered dental hygienist working in the state […]

Dentists should know many things, even those that are not connected with dentistry. For example, you should know what to do in case patient falls into a state of collapse during dental treatment. You really can provide first aid before the ambulance arrival. Every dental office should have a basic emergency kit with drugs and […]

DENVER – The Association of Surgical Technologists is pushing for stronger regulations after a surgical tech was arrested, accused of stealing powerful drugs and putting thousands of Colorado patients at risk. Swedish Medical Center fired Rocky Allen, 28, in January after investigators say he swapped out a medical syringe of Fentanyl and replaced it with […]

1. Drink Water, Especially Before Meals It is often claimed that drinking water can help with weight loss, and this is true. Drinking water can boost metabolism by 24-30% over a period of 1-1.5 hours, helping you burn off a few more calories (1, 2). One study showed that drinking a half liter (17 oz) […]