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When Sounds Attack: Living with Misophonia as a Dental Hygienist
Misophonia is not just a mild irritation or a quirky pet peeve—it's a real condition that can send me into an emotional tailspin over...
Lacy Walker
May 163 min read
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Nitric Oxide Affects Your Oral Health & Physical Health
Nitric oxide (NO) is a colorless, odorless gas and a vital signaling molecule in the body. It is crucial in various physiological...
Lacy Walker
Jan 6, 20244 min read
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Eleven Things You May Not Know About Dental X-rays
Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, MAADH, FAAOSH Radiation is an aspect of everyone’s daily lives, regardless if you are a healthcare...
Lacy Walker
Jan 6, 20244 min read
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Getting Cavities? Your Oral pH Matters
Saliva is nature's built-in tooth remineralizer, but it does more than just keep your mouth moist—it also contains minerals that help...
Lacy Walker
Sep 6, 20234 min read
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Do you Breathe & Sleep Well?
Nitric oxide (NO) is a colorless, odorless gas and a vital signaling molecule in the body. It is crucial in various physiological...
Lacy Walker
Sep 6, 20234 min read
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How Diet Affects Your Oral Health and Smile
Nutrition and oral health share a relationship by promoting health development and maintaining the mouth's tissues and natural protective...
Lacy Walker
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Vitamin Deficiencies & Oral Health
*If you need CE credit, please view my course: Facing the Consequences: Unmasking the Impact of Nutritional & Airway Deficiencies...
Lacy Walker
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Discovering the Sweet Secret: Xylitol!
Before discussing Xylitol, let’s define what sugar is and how it affects us orally and systemically. Sugar can impact our health through...
Lacy Walker
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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Mouth Feel Like a Desert?
Causes of Dry Mouth & How to Treat It Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, MAADH, COSE, FAAOSH A dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a common...
Lacy Walker
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Why Are My Teeth Breaking?!
Brittle Teeth: Causes & Remedies Written by Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, COSE, MAADH, FAAOSH What causes Brittle Teeth? Brittle teeth are a...
Lacy Walker
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Blood Pressure Checks are Vital!
There's Something You May Not Be Getting at Dental Appointments… Blood Pressure Checks! Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, MAADH, FAAOSH Dental...
Lacy Walker
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Teeth Whitening and pH
All teeth whitening is not created equal: a particular whitening product’s pH can directly influence its efficacy. Depending on what and...
Lacy Walker
May 12, 20233 min read
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Are You Addicted to Lip Balm?
The lips play an important role in facial aesthetics, and many people are concerned with the health and appearance of their lips because...
Lacy Walker
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Dental Hygienists: A Key Provider in healthcare
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH Dental hygienists, also called prevention specialists, play a vital role in healthcare, and their...
Lacy Walker
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Fun Facts
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH Dentistry is an interesting and fascinating field, and there are plenty of fun facts to learn about...
Lacy Walker
Mar 24, 20233 min read
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Teeth Whitening Strips
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH Teeth whitening strips are easy to use, widely available, and may be a great solution for...
Lacy Walker
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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Oral Thrush
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH The yeast that causes thrush is able to proliferate when the natural microbial balance is disrupted...
Lacy Walker
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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Ear Infections
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH Most kids get an ear infection in their first few years because their immune system is just...
Lacy Walker
Mar 6, 20233 min read
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Morning Breath
Morning breath is a frustrating & embarrassing condition for people that are regularly brushing & flossing but nothing seems to stop it....
Lacy Walker
Mar 6, 20234 min read
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What is Bruxism?
Bruxism is the dental term for teeth grinding. It's a habit that can be caused by stress, anxiety, nutritional deficiencies, and even...
Lacy Walker
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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