Xerostomia is a big deal, in our world. But what is saliva? Let's take it from the top. In this episode, we dive into all things saliva – how much of it we produce, what it is made of, where it is realized, how is saliva triggered, and what causes dry mouth.

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As dental hygienists, our primary commitment is to provide exceptional care that promotes our patients' oral and overall health. However, there's an often-overlooked aspect of our profession that is just as crucial to patient-centered care: ethical billing. While our education extensively covers clinical practices and patient management, it seldom dives deep into the intricacies of creating accurate and ethical invoices. This gap in our training can leave many of us unprepared for this critical responsibility.
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Orthodontics do way more than just moving teeth for aesthetics! Learn from Dr. Amanda Wilson, orthodontist, dental consultant, and advisor at straighsmilesolutions how you can help screen for orthodontic cases. Patients are as young as two years old!

Today we’ll talk about:

• What to screen for in a very young pediatric patient
• The importance of orthodontics through real patient stories
• The relationship between orthodontics and periodontics
• DIY aligners

Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon!

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