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[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 […]

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[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 […]

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[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 […]

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