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...
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Lacy Walker
- Sep 6
- 4 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Sep 6
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Vitamin Deficiencies & Oral Health
*If you need CE credit, please view my course: Facing the Consequences: Unmasking the Impact of Nutritional & Airway Deficiencies...
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Lacy Walker
- Aug 8
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Jun 20
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Jun 20
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Jun 20
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- May 12
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 24
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 24
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 24
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 20
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 6
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 6
- 3 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Morning Breath
Morning breath is a frustrating & embarrassing condition for people that are regularly brushing & flossing but nothing seems to stop it....
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Lacy Walker
- Jan 30
- 4 min
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...
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Lacy Walker
- Jan 30
- 3 min
Sugar Facts
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH Sugar consumption is a well-known factor that affects oral and systemic health. Many holidays...
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Lacy Walker
- Jan 30
- 1 min
Heart Health
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast February, a month of many observations, is also American Heart Month. American Heart Month, proclaimed...
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Lacy Walker
- Jan 23
- 5 min
Preserving Your Hands
By Lacy Walker, RDH, BS, CDA, FAAOSH Dexterity and tactile sensitivity are essential for oral healthcare practitioners to perform dental...
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