[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 […]

[Originally published on RDH Magazine] Xerostomia, or dry mouth, affects many of our patients, and they look to us for suggestions. Now, we can offer them products that offer real relief from the discomfort and health risks of dry mouth. Saliva is the “liquid gold” of the mouth. It serves as the mouth’s natural cleansing agent, […]