Dental Loupes Break Down
Do you wear loupes? Looking to purchase some for the first time or get a new pair? It can be so overwhelming to look at all the different companies. And since they are an investment, you definitely want to know what you're purchasing. Well, today you're in luck! We've collected information, from price to how to clean, from all the major loupes companies and combined them into a document for comparison. You can download it here!
What brand do you wear? How long have you had them? What do you love or don't love about them?
Dental Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Have a fun loving dentist? Why not set up a small treasure hunt around the office with a few clues. Have the last one lead to the fridge and have their favorite restaurant gift certificate or movie tickets stuck to it with these perfect dental magnents. See if they notice them!
If you have a dentist or boss that loves to camp, hike, has a boat, or their favorite holiday is the 4th of July, this is the perfect gift for them. The Yeti is definitely the coolest (no pun intended) cooler on the market. It has a higher price point, so it may be a great group gift idea.
I mean, who doesn't love Hermie? You can't go wrong with this lovable elf that just wants to be a dentist. Anyone else wonder if he actually did and if he set up shop in the North Pole? You could tie this one the outside of a basket full of Trader Joe's snacks to make the packaging a little more fun.
If you watch Shark Tank, you may have seen this pretty cool belt featured a few years ago. They are creative, they work, and since most people wear belts, they are practical which is perfect for most dentists. They have simple designs which will take the guess work of which one to pick for them. Watch for the next couple days if they wear a belt and which color, and order accordingly.
23andMe is perfect for a dentist. It is a great conversation starter for both new and established patients, it is all about science, saliva and DNA which is another interest of most dentists, and it's something new and different. How 23andMe works is the recipient sends a saliva sample to the company and the analyze the DNA for different health concerns, ancestry markers, and current wellness. It is pretty interesting to have such a personalized report from a simple saliva sample.
This is definitely a staple for a dental office staff room. Fill it with a note and your boss's favorite treats to snack on over the holiday break. Hopefully they'll keep it in the office and share with everyone!
Have a beauty loving dentist, office manager or boss? This is definitely an easy and fun way to go for a holiday gift. Each month, they are sent a new box full of different beauty items to try and experiment with. It is always a new surprise whenever a box is delivered to their home or the office. You can sign up for 3, 6 or 1 year subscriptions, depending on your budget. It's the perfect gift to remind them how amazing you are even after December has ended and the slower winter months come. It is always a great conversation starter with them each month to hear about their latest products, what they loved and what didn't work for them. They also have a men's version.
With so many holiday parties to attend during December, this sweater is perfect for any of them. They'll love this silly gift and will be able to reuse it each year.
With the lower price point, the Google Home Mini is a fun, tech gift for anyone that won't break the bank.
What are you doing this year for the holidays for your dentist or boss? Let us know below!
Financial Strategies for Women Investors
Today, women are playing an ever-increasing role in making important financial decisions – whether for themselves or for their families. While many of the basic rules of investing hold true for all investors, some life events affect women differently than men and can have an impact on investment decisions. Women might want to give some special consideration to the following areas:
Longer life expectancy. People are living longer these days, and conventional wisdom will tell you that women tend to outlive men. In fact, studies have confirmed this is the case. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, women outlive men by an average of more than five years.* Women often end up facing more years in retirement than men. To prepare for such a situation, women need to implement strategies catered to possible long-term needs.
Being on your own. Statistics also show that women have a very high probability of being on their own at some point in their financial lives – not only as a result of a spouse’s death but also because of divorce or choosing to remain single. Dropping from two incomes to one would obviously require making some adjustments. It’s important to think about alternatives in the event you should be faced with a similar situation.
Time spent out of the work force. When caring for children – or an elderly parent ‒ women tend to spend more time away from work than men. Some surveys have shown that, on average, women spend more than a decade out of the work force. The implications for women with regards to investments are clear: They will likely have less time than their male counterparts to contribute to their retirement nest eggs.
While these are just some of the many important considerations for women investors, there are also several simple steps women can take to help come up with an effective financial strategy.
Look for ways to learn about investments. The financial press and financial web sites are loaded with information about investments and alternatives. Remember, however, not every source is reliable.
Seek advice from a professional. Enlisting a financial advisor to help with your investments does not take away from your ability to make the final decisions. It does, however, provide someone you can turn to for guidance as you make those important decisions.
Have a plan. Take the time to assess your current financial situation to help get a clear picture of where you stand. Make a list of your financial goals and then develop strategies to meet them. Keeping in mind the special circumstances we mentioned earlier, you can chart a course of action that will help you to meet any future challenges.
* CDC, NCHS, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/life_tables.htm
James Jolley is a Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo Advisors in Salt Lake City, Utah providing retirement planning for medical professionals. He can be reached at 800.662.3733 or by email at james.jolley@wellsfargoadvisors.com.
Wells Fargo Advisors is not a tax or legal advisor.
Traditional IRA distributions are taxed as ordinary income. Qualified Roth IRA distributions are not subject to state and local taxation in most states. Qualified Roth IRA distributions are also federally tax-free provided a Roth account has been open for at least five years and the owner has reached age 59 ½ or meet other requirements. Both may be subject to a 10% Federal tax penalty if distributions are taken prior to age 59½.
The opinions expressed here reflect the judgment of the author as of the date of the report and are subject to change without notice. The material has been prepared or is distributed solely for information purposes and is not a solicitation or an offer to buy any security or instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. Additional information is available upon request.
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Hygiene Edge's Favorite Things
Happy Holiday Season, Hygienists!
We've rounded up some of our must haves for our first ever Hygiene Edge's Favorite things! These are some of our favorite produts that help us get through the craziest of hygiene days and hopefully they will help you too! What are your favorite things as a dental hygeinist? Check out some of our favorites, then enter to win a few of them! Learn how to win at the end of the article.
Hydration at work is a MUST! We love the Hydroflask because they'll keep your water cold all day, even if the fridge is full of everyone's week old lunches. We especially love the straw feature on some of the bottles.
Buxom Waterproof Mascara
Wearing loupes is tough on mascara. It always ends up on our faces. We've tried so many brands, and have found Buxom waterproof to hold on during the day! Plus, its half off today for Black Friday.
Lyon Road has the BEST dental prints for your op or even your home bathroom. We think they'd be a great gift for a hard to shop for boss or dentist and are unique enough that they will love them.
Back Massager
Have you tried this Back Buddy Massager? It works so well on a tight hygiene back and can concentrate on sore shoulders or tight lower backs.
With it's contra-angled connector, it takes so much off the cord weight off, making a long hygiene day more comfortable. It also lets the prophy cup spin 360 degrees to help reach those tricky 3rd molarsPlus, it comes in purple so what's not to love? You can win your very own by following their Facebook page, then commenting on this post on your favorite hygiene thing.
This Rafaela top is comfy and wearable but so flattering. We love the longer tunic length for hygiene since we are constantly sitting, bending, and stretching. The fabric is light and comes in
Welcome to the holidays at a dental office, which always means endless supply of treats. Keep these high protein, low sugar dark chocolate bars stashed in your bag to munch on to satisfy your sweet tooth.
What to win a Young Hygiene Handpiece, a Lyon Road Art piece, and some Jojo's Chocolate? Make sure you're following both Hygiene Edge and Young Dental on Facebook, then comment below on something you love to help get you through your work day.
Thank You Saliva
You help my patients digest, which makes you the best.
You are a PH buffer, which makes their teeth tougher.
I love when you remineralize, caries that is in disguise.
You help them taste, on which jolly ranchers you have aced.
You provide them with protection, from harmful microbes, without objection.
Thanks for helping my patients speak, but please don’t gleek, especially on my sealant prep that I will now have to tweak.
Saliva, you are a surviva, except for when the body’s nervous system-sympathetic is not so energetic.
Winner of the LM Implant Instruments
Congrats to our winner, Sanna Walker, of the 4 LM Instruments implant instruments with a cassette.
Don't be sad if you didn't win! LM Instruments is offering an amazing deal for our friends of buy one implant instrument, get one implant instrument FREE. Check out the ones you want HERE and then contact the Anssi, the LM rep at:
sales@lm-dental.com or 406-745-3746 and use the promo code HYGIENEEDGE1.
Note for our Canadian followers: Follow THIS link to order. Enter coupon code IMPLANT.
Offer is good until November 30th.
Check them out in use in our implant care videos below.
Calling All Students Who Want To Pass National Boards
I would like to introduce to you StudentRDH. It is the awesome online dental hygiene exam prep solution that helped thousands of students get that "PASS" result!
Claire, who is the founder of StudentRDH and SmarterDA is extremely passionate about students’
success, so reach out to her at ClaireJ@StudentRDH.com if you have any questions.
PLUS! Claire has created a special discount for our HygieneEdge followers!
Code: HygieneEdgeRocks
Discount: 10% off any course (National boards, local anesthesia, CSCE)
Expires: March 2018
Share the love if you have friends who are taking the boards, they will appreciate the discount.
November Favorites Hygiene Round Up
Anyone have patients that are into naturopathic remedies? New studies show that pomegranates help with healing at extraction sites.
Have you read this book? As a woman in the workforce, I'm obsessing over it right now. What are you reading right now?
Congratulations Pennsylvania on passing legislation to let dental hygienists practice in alternative settings.
Now that hygienists can go into nursing homes in more and more states, new measurements of health are popping up, and including things like oral hygiene and oral function. Do you use this type of measurement tool if you work in alternative settings?
Did you sign up for this brush? What's your opinion?
This vintage mug is pretty amazing.
This is the new go-to baby gift.
Cocofloss is now available at Sephora.
We love podcasts. Do you listen? Currently we're listening to this.
Salt Lake Central Component Meeting
Hey, Salt Lake City Friends!
We'll be speaking at Fortis College for the Salt Lake Central Component Meeting on November 9th. Come hang out with us to chat all about dental fads and win some amazing prizes!
You can register on the the Utah Dental Hygienist's Association website.
See you there!
Winner of the Dental Hygiene Career Makeover
We first off want to thank all those who nominated their favorite hygienists. There are sooooo many amazing hygienists out there!
Congrats to our winner of the career makeover Julie. Julie was nominated by her hygiene bestie who had to say this about her.....
"Julie is not only an amazing person inside and out but she is a outstanding dental hygienist. I first met her when she was fresh out of school and over the years I have really seen her grow into a caring, compassionate hygienist. Her smile can light up the room and make any nervous patient feel at ease."
As a reminder the lucky winner will recieve the following amazing prizes.
We first off want to thank all those who nominated their favorite hygienists. There are sooooo many amazing hygienists out there!
Congrats to our winner of the career makeover Julie. Julie was nominated by her hygiene bestie who had this to say about her.....
"Julie is not only an amazing person inside and out but she is a outstanding dental hygienist. I first met her when she was fresh out of school and over the years I have really seen her grow into a caring, compassionate hygienist. Her smile can light up the room and make any nervous patient feel at ease."
As a reminder the lucky winner received the following amazing prizes.
Resume creation service through gethiredrdh.com
Doug Perry is a highly-recommended career coach who works one-on-one with dental hygienists to create attention-grabbing resumes, cover letters, and other job search materials that get results. He also works with dental industry speakers and consultants to create marketing plans and materials (including websites), to successfully launch their career. Visit his website at www.gethiredrdh.com. You can reach him at doug@gethiredrdh.com or (801) 683-9664.
2. TWO of American Eagles XP Blackjack Instruments
That means no more sharpening!! Check it out in our video HERE.
3. One Set Of MAEVN Scrubs From The EON Collection
Our Eon Brand introduces COOLMAX® fabric technology by Invista. This technology employs specially engineered fibers designed to draw moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer cool and dry. This wash and wear material is wrinkle-resistant with minimal shrinkage. The lightweight, soft and breathable mesh material combined with our styling gives you a touch of performance while maintaining a professional look. Check out the Eon line here to find your perfect style.
4. Dental Hygiene Nation Water Bottle Here
Keep hydrated between patients with your own "tooth fairy juice." Drinking water throughout the day is the first thing to go when it's busy, but it is so important to keep your body and mind alert.
5. A CordEZE Wristband
This handy invention by a dental hygienist manages cords for power driven scalers and definitely helps with hand ergonomics. Check it out in use in our video HERE.
6. Hygienist Necklace From The Hygiene Edge Store
Because who doesn't need something simple and cute to wear along with your scrubs everyday?
We want to give a special thanks to our generous donors gethiredrdh.com, American Eagle Instruments, Maven Scrubs, and Dental Hygiene Nation.
The winner will be announced on October 20, 2017. The winner will have 1 month to claim their prizes. Entries accepted from the US only.