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Dental Hygienist Webpage Links

Here are webpage links to hygienists online.  Some are dental pages, some share their interests outside of Dental Hygiene.  Stop by and visit these wonderful pages.  If you see a guestbook on the page, why not take a moment to sign their guestbooks and let them know a fellow RDH stopped by!!!

  • Ms. Flossy's Dental Hygiene News Great page!!! Ms. Flossy has alot of info on her page including: news & views, daily dental news, a message board for RDHs, dental links, a chatroom, and more.
  • The Tooth Fairy Very cute page! Dental links, hygiene tips, FAQ, Baby teeth, flossing and more.
  • The Wisdom Tooth Wonderful page for any student or RDH. Has a great source of information on what a hygienist is, brushing tips, flossing tips, oral health concerns (numerous info on this), numerous tips for parents, and FAQ.
  • Jane Weiner's National Dental Hygiene Board Reviews Dental hygiene board review courses from a very knowledgeable and caring RDH. 
  • Maria Perno, RDH, MS Seminars for Women's Health. International speaker, author, and consultant in the areas of Women's Health, Immunology and Periodontics, and Local Delivery of Antimicrobials. Past President, American Dental Hygienists' Association.
  • Dental Hygiene - my profession Personal homepage for a Dental Hygienist, with some wonderful information.
  • Dental Friends Many, many interactive features to this site that will help out any dental professional or patient.  
  • Floss Boss Wonderful Page! Full of resourceful information on how to take care of your teeth and other dental related information. Numerous links, a message board, and great humor too!
  • Mrs. Pelletier's Home Page Great page for students from a dental hygiene instructor in SC. Info on her courses, a dental hygiene student message board, and resourceful links. 
  • Dental Hygiene: Information, Education and Resource Links Online page for Nancy, a hygienist from Indiana.
  • From the "ToothFairy" Homepage of Anne Tolbert, RDH. Features articles she has wrote and links.
  • ErgoSonics  ErgoSonics is dedicated to identifying and solving ergonomic concerns of practicing dental hygienists and dentists. Today's dental professionals can deliver excellent patient care without compromising their own physical and mental well being. In the first half of her career, Anne Guignon, RDH, MPH experienced a number of physical problems related to practicing dental hygiene. Dental practitioners of all ages face multiple work related stresses. Anne's search for ways to practice dental hygiene more effectively and to improve operator comfort led to the development of ErgoSonics.
  • Professional Dental Management Leading the way to practice success! Dianne D. Glasscoe, RDH, BS 
  • Time Travel Author, Terri Brisbin Terri Brisbin, a NJ Dental Hygienist that is also a romance author.
  • Beesl's Web Connection From Belinda in Nebraska.
  • Nebraska Dental Hygienist Connection From Belinda in Nebraska.
  • Journey's of Discovery.  A great website from Gayle Lawrence, RDH. Experience self-discovery and spiritual renewal on magical one of a kind, customized journeys. Travel with a small group of like-minded women who are on a path of personal growth and transformation.
  • Margaret J. Fehrenbach, RDH, MS. Dental Hygiene Educational Consultant.  Wonderful website, with numerous links, bio, student cases, DH forum, internet guide, tobacco cessation and CE classes offered.  A must see.
  •  The Home Biz Journal Home based business, also try www.kims-biz.com and www.ProspectPlanet.net/kimcissik
  • Deborah Hartley -- The Business of Dental Hygiene.
  • Hygienist.co.uk 
  • Oral Health Information page by Sandi Thomas, RDH.  A great page that Sandi started to educate the public and her patients on oral health.  Check it out and say hi!
  • Jill Rethman, RDH, BA Dental Consultant and Speaker. Her articles have been featured in the Journal of Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry and Dentistry Today. Jill is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Practical Hygiene.
  • Dental Images Services -- a website from Donna R. Gerber, RDH  in Texas. This is a dental employment agency site determined to help applicants get a job that is suitable to their needs.
  • Periopeak.com PerioPeak was created and inspired by the unparalleled standard of care achieved through a new non surgical procedure called Perioscopy™. Judy Carroll, RDH, owner, is a dedicated dental hygienist who has devoted the past five years entirely to her skill in Perioscopy, both in the periodontal practice and the cosmetic/general practice.
  • AbracaDEBRA'S...Enchanted gifts & recipes from the heart Dental Hygienist writes & publishes her own 3 in 1 cookbook! I am Cleveland Ohio's newest Author of AbracaDEBRA'S...Enchanted gifts & recipes from the heart.
  • KDHE Oral Health Consultant for KDHE -- webpage of Dawn McGlasson RDH BSDH Oral Health Consultant
  • Fran Henry Coaching Services from Fran Henry, RDH Professional Coach
  • Periopal from Kimberly Goodson RDH
  • The Toothpaste Secret from Trisha O'Hehir
  • Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH -- check out Shirley Gutkowski's website.  She is a fabulous author, ce presenter, RDH and person!
  • Beth Thompson, RDH, BS -- This year Beth celebrates 28 years as an RDH. She owns The Dental Connection consulting services, and currently serves as the Editor in Chief for Contemporary Oral Hygiene. Her career has been multifaceted in clinical dental hygiene, education and sales management. She is a graduate of Indiana University, and Past President of the Indiana Dental Hygienist's Association.
  • Emergency Medicine Flip Chart -- The Emergency Medicine Flip Chart was created to have a quick access to common medical emergencies in the dental setting. It refers to the following conditions: Allergic Reactions, Angina Pectoris, Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Hyperventilation, Postural Hypotension, Seizures, Syncope. Each page has a condition which includes the list of important dialogue history questions, important signs and symptoms, and the management of the condition. It references Dr. Malamed, the number one leading authority in Emergency Medicine. The Flip Chart is very helpful to have at chair side for quick reference.
  • Dental Hygiene Seminars A great board review brought to you by Heather Mapp, RDH, MEd. and Dr. Pete Kole!
  • Victoria DaCosta, RDH, BS is founder and president of Hy-Tech Solutions.  She is a speaker, author, consultant, and an expert in the design of medical/dental software.
  • Casey Hein, RDH, MBA -- pointperio.com -- AWESOME SITE! Equipping excellence in periodontal care.  You will find many interesting things here!
  • WWW.dentalhealth-educational-consulting.org  -- I am a hygienist from PA that has developed a great educational video to teach kids to floss.  It's called the "SPORTS FLOSSING TECHNIQUE".
  • Colleen Rutledge, RDH -- perioandbeyond.com -- Perio-Therapeutics & Beyond is a unique public speaking and consulting company that embraces all the latest scientific research addressing periodontal disease and total body health.  Colleen Rutledge will revolutionize your existing hygiene department, bringing it to the level of periodontal therapy.
  • dentalready.com -- a site brought to you by Leslia J. Wilson, RDH.  For years, dentists and their office managers have been calling me for help in finding fill-ins. I finally created a web site that matches independent dental professionals who want – or need – to work part time with dentists who need fill-in help.
  • Periopal -- PerioPal, voice driven software for periodontal examinations, provides a complete and profitable perio program by offering the methods you need to diagnose disease, maintain accurate records, and communicate a concise treatment plan to your patient. PerioPal is not the first voice driven periodontal exam, but it may be the first that is truly usable. This software will forever change the way you record exams.
  • Strategic Hygiene -- Strategic Alliance - Consultant to the Dental Industry - Anastasia L. Turchetta, RDH
  • Mamagums -- -- Sheila Wolf, affectionately known as Mama Gums, has been practicing dental hygiene for over 30 years. Working at the leading edge of non-surgical periodontal care, her mission is to educate and empower people to take control of their own mouths. She has brought her message to places as far apart as California and Connecticut, Israel, Africa, and the hills of Kentucky. Her latest project is her book, Pregnancy and Oral Health: The critical connection between your mouth and your baby, published June, 2004.
  • Professional Savvy, LLC -- I work with companies, professional organizations, dental hygienists and student dental hygienists in consulting in various areas. I do cover letter, resume, and cv writing for dental hygienists and students as well as career counseling. 

Do you know of another Dental Hygienist link or are you a hygienist and want your link here?  Please email me so I can update the page with the link to share with others.  THANKS!