Insulin Resistance vs. Type 2 Diabetes My neighbor Bob  is a fantastic barbecue master, but he’s not so savvy when it comes to understanding diabetes. Just the other day, he confided his confusion about insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.Bob, this one’s for you my friend. Picture this, your body is like a city, right? […]

Stress and the Holidays Ah, the holiday season. A time to gather around the table with loved ones, share treasured family recipes, and…deal with a boatload of stress? Many of us find that the aspiration of a joy-filled holiday season often gets shoved in the backseat, while stress takes the wheel. Worrying about holiday shopping, […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, believes the focus should be on root causes of oral dysbiosis, not simply treatment of symptoms. Here are practical applications to help you implement this approach to preventive care chairside. Hippocrates contributed significantly to modern medicine by declaring that medicine should depend on detailed observation, reason, and […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] What do you know about long COVID? Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, describes her experience with it and what she learned along the way. After avoiding COVID-19 for two years, I stared at the double line on a rapid test. I had taken all the precautions to prevent this moment and thought […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] Treating children can be tricky. Pediatric dentist Michelle Kelman has developed some tried-and-true ideas she shares with her dental hygienists for their young patients. Amber Auger, RDH, RDH Graduate editor, talked with Dr. Michelle Kelman about pediatric dental patients for her top recommendations and bits of wisdom when it comes to […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] Amber Auger explains how adjusting your attitude can help avoid burnout, and it can also help you get things done. “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me!” I found myself singing along to Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” and relating it to the dental field. I thought about all the times I […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] Amber Auger is “obsessed” with saliva because it reveals so much about what’s going on with the body. But dental professionals don’t evaluate this “liquid gold” nearly enough. If you follow me on social media or have attended one of my lectures, you know I’m obsessed with saliva. This is because […]

[Originally published on Dentistry iQ] There are several sources of loud noises in dental offices that have the potential to cause hearing loss in dental professionals. Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, has found a solution to this workplace hazard. Practicing dental hygiene in 2020 has been eye-opening, to say the least. I’ve personally experienced increased migraines, brain […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] Don’t let the excitement of graduation wear off when you start practicing. Start with these ideas right away and impress coworkers and patients alike. I remember the moment I walked across the stage at my pinning ceremony. I felt a relief that I had not experienced throughout dental hygiene school. But […]

[Originally published on Dentistry iQ] Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, reflects on her own mental health journey through the COVID-19 crisis. She also looks at how to cope with the combination of pandemic stress and the coming wintertime. October is not only National Dental Hygiene Month; it is also Mental Health Awareness Month. This year has challenged […]