The AAPC 2015 Salary Survey, released by the American Academy of Professional Coders, is based on responses from nearly 18,000 AAPC members. Here are five points to note from the survey: 1. Overall, there was a slight increase in unemployment from 2014; however, medical coders holding a degree saw an unemployment rate decrease of 0.5 […]

Dental hygienists are predisposed to unique muscle imbalances, all exercise is not necessarily good exercise for dental hygienists. In fact, certain generic exercises, Pilates routines and gym equipment can actually throw hygienists into the vicious pain cycle. Recent research shows that a method called muscular endurance training can help dental professionals reduce work-related pain. Other […]

Exercises You can Do while Sitting Down in the Office If working long hours at the office is eating away at your exercise time, don’t despair. Make the most of your time by exercising on the job. Here are seven exercises you can do while sitting down in the office that don’t even require that […]

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By Lory Laughter, RDH, BS, MS On February 25, 2016, I attended a memorial service for one of the giants in our profession. Dr. Margaret “Peggy” Walsh possessed a passion for dental hygiene research surpassed by none and a dedication to education that inspired all she touched. I first learned of Dr. Walsh during my […]