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Samantha (aka Truly RDH) in the media

Updated June 13, 2019

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I realize the last post I made here that’s not an instagram story was the end of 2020. Clearly in 2021 I had other priorities to focus on, like practicing dental hygiene in my new home state, teaching Invisalign fundamentals virtually, getting a new home, and having a new baby. Yes, you read that right *swipe left for pictures*

Today I’m thankful for silver linings, finding opportunities, being able to start new chapters, essential workers, healthcare workers, first responders, the field of dentistry, the dental hygiene community, letting go and letting God, self-awareness, understanding, my family, my dog, the love of my life, and being present.

YES. Dental hygienists are ESSENTIAL. This month with @hygienistsforhumanity, I've been gathering snippets from dental hygienists for Hygienists For Humanity's IG story saying WHY they are ESSENTIAL. The responses were inspiring and motivating. For most of us who've been back to working dental hygiene, we've been feeling a wide range of emotions. Personally, I've been working 6 months into the pandemic and while I'm grateful to work again, I'm feeling slightly burnt out again - taking extra precaution, wearing 6 items of PPE, and continuing my professional responsibilities as a dental hygienist. It's exhausting.

October is NATIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE MONTH. I am truly grateful for the dental hygiene profession. I'm proud of how well we're doing. I'm excited for what the future holds for the dental hygiene profession. It has changed my life and has opened my eyes to the many possibilities in this field, whether it's connecting more with my patients about their oral and systemic health needs or getting to share my knowledge with my fellow hygienists on my own platform. To my dental hygienists out there, let's celebrate and support each other always! *swipe left for hygiene friends and me*

Women empowering, uplifting, supporting women, and I am forever grateful for this trio. We started our journey with Align about this time 3 years ago. Bright and doughy-eyed, eager and excited to share a passion for the dental hygiene profession with our peers and colleagues, which bonded us together. Here we are today in 2020 (swipe left for the throwback), looking back at where we started and recognizing our growth personally and professionally, still feeling that same energy when we all first met 3 years ago. Although, we agree that being able to travel again would make it better. To all the ladies, let’s keep empowering and supporting each other. Strength in numbers 💪🏼🙌🏼❤️

DENTAL HYGIENE DAY 54 -- Now that daily dental hygiene is slowly but surely back to business as usual, I've been able to focus on verbiage that helps with patient case acceptance. While digital diagnostics such as x-rays, intra-oral camera, and digital scanners support clinical findings for patient education, creating 2-3 direct reasons why treatment is recommended has been helping me recently with case close.

Photo Credits

Melissa Demple Photography, ANewbyS Photography, RDH Under One Roof, Align Education

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