Valerie Yates has been a registered dental hygienist since 2001. She has been practicing in Hays, Kansas, since that time. Valerie enjoys learning and bringing value to her patients. She has taken a special interest in myofunctional disorders and has enjoyed bringing a new avenue of health to her patients. Valerie has always had a love for reading and writing. While she enjoys reading a good mystery novel, she finds her writing passion in freelancing. When Valerie has leisure time, you can find her with her husband, two daughters, and their menagerie of animals. Her nature for helping others does not stop with humans and she is sucker for four-legged friends.
5 tips for becoming a dental hygienist
Deciding on a career path is no small feat. It can be a very confusing and exciting time in your life. Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist.
Crown Wars: Lithium Disilicate vs Zirconia
By: Dr. David Rice Lithium Disilicate vs Zirconia? When it comes to selecting the best material for your patient’s crown, you have options. The question is, which option is best, when, and why. Lithium Disilicate: Advantages 👍 Strength At 550 MPa and excellent fracture toughness, Lithium Disilicate weighs in well. Although I prefer to bond…
Dental School Graduate: Now What!?
By: Dr. Bri Torgerson So, you’ve just graduated from dental school, now what? First, of all, congratulations, you have done it; you’ve graduated dental school or maybe you’ve graduated and you have your final clinical boards to pass. Regardless, you did it, which is a feat in and of itself! Taking Your Final Clinical Boards…
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By: Ashleigh Robinson Before you start or acquire a traditional dental practice, consider an alternative practice model designed to meet the needs of patients who struggle to receive care by making dental house calls. This model could offer major benefits to you as well. If you have been looking to delve into practice ownership, you…
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