I'm a Registered Dental Hygienist in California
And it’s changing the way we get paid, argue, and maybe even breathe. For years, dental insurance has felt like arguing with a stubborn uncle at Thanksgiving. He hears you. He just doesn’t listen. You explain the treatment plan. He nods politely. Then sends you a letter saying “Denied” in twelve-point font. On July 27, […]
“On June 30, 2025, British Columbia’s dental hygienists woke up to something new, not a magic cure for coffee stains on teeth, sadly, but the next best thing: a clear, unified set of professional standards.” It is not every day that a change comes along that affects every oral health professional in the province. The […]
“Just when you thought Ohio’s dental regulations couldn’t get any clearer—or more detailed—2025 comes knocking.” We’ve all experienced that moment: you’re in the middle of your day, fully booked with patients, and suddenly someone mentions new state regulations. Cue internal panic, a fleeting thought of “Did I miss something?” and maybe a silent prayer that […]
“Wait, so now pay equality isn’t just gender-based? Welcome to Washington, the state that just made dental temping a whole lot fairer—and more interesting.” Let’s be honest: navigating pay rates and employment standards as a dental hygienist can sometimes feel like untangling dental floss after a bad day—frustratingly complicated, and you suspect someone made it […]
“Your insurance said what?”If you’ve worked as a dental hygienist, you’ve heard it before. The patient who thought their cleaning was covered, only to find out it wasn’t. The strange policy that limits which providers they can see, or what kind of preventive care they’re allowed to receive. In Washington dental news, a new piece […]
As a dental hygienist who’s seen the inside of more mouths— and dental offices —than I care to count, I’ve developed a sixth sense. Call it my “Drama Radar,” finely tuned to the telltale signs of workplace theatrics brewing beneath the veneer of bright smiles and squeaky-clean enamel. You see, I’ve had my fair share […]
