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By Pete Volk — 25-year veteran of the dental industry, writing here strictly as a patient — Last updated August 21, 2026 Photo by Fernando Valero on Unsplash I’ve spent 25 years around dental operatories, chairs, and equipment for a living, but this post isn’t about any of that. This one’s personal. I’ve been diagnosed…
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By Susan Volk, RDH — Last updated August 21, 2026 Photo by Tatiana Rodriguez on Unsplash Patients bring up snoring in the hygiene chair more than you’d think — usually because a partner mentioned it, not because they noticed it themselves. It’s a fair question for a dental hygienist, because the mouth and airway are…
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Do You Need a Custom Mouthguard for Sports? What an RDH Wants You to Know
The research on mouthguards and sports injuries is more one-sided than most people realize — an RDH breaks down what actually protects your teeth, and…
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Custom Night Guards: Dentist vs. Direct-to-Consumer — What’s Actually Different
A dentist-fitted custom night guard and a reputable mail-order option are usually made the same way — the real differences are cost, turnaround, and whether…
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Nitrous Oxide, Electric Handpieces, and Comfort Tech: The Small Upgrades That Changed How I Feel About Going to the Dentist
A dental industry veteran — and Director of Strategic Accounts at a dental chair manufacturer — writes candidly, with disclosure, about the comfort technology that’s…
