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What Not to Say at Work: Career-Limiting Habits and Behaviors

According to research, 97% of employees have career-limiting habits that keep them from achieving their full potential at work. Those habits may be wholly unconscious, developed over decades. The key to breaking them lies first in awareness.  Five career-limiting habits  Among the most common…

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How to Deal With Anxious Dental Patients

If the thought of visiting a dentist sends a shiver up your spine, you may have dentophobia. Roughly 36% of adults in the United States experience this disproportionate fear of dental treatment. Of that population, 12% of Americans have a fear of dental procedures that…

brushing teeth lowers risk of heart failure

Want to Stay Heart Healthy? Brush Your Teeth!

Can brushing teeth help heart health? A recent study suggests it might. Frequent brushing of teeth is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European…

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Mouthwash Can Increase Saliva Acidity, Causing Damage

A new study from the University of Plymouth (UK) evaluated pH levels, other factors aggravated by regular use of mouthwash The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of…

Oropharyngeal cancer and tobacco cessation

Tobacco Cessation and Oropharyngeal Cancer

The American Cancer Society (ACS) identifies tobacco use as one of the major risk factors for head and neck cancers, including oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer. Quitting smoking — or any other form of tobacco use — is one way to drastically reduce the…

The 2021 Holiday Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Now Available: The 2021 Holiday Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Read This Issue Now! We’re excited to announce the release of the 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Healthcare Professionals. With practical wellness tips, gift suggestions, special offers, and meaningful deep-dives into issues affecting patients and care-givers, the Elite Guide is your go-to professional resource…

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How to Write a Great Dental Resume

Written by Hannah Chenoweth, Berxi. No matter what kind of dental professional you are, the path to establishing a career in this industry is a long one . . . but you did it. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and now…

How to Write a Great Dental Cover Letter

Written by Hannah Chenoweth, Berxi. We get it: selling yourself in a cover letter is a universally dreaded endeavor. It can be tempting to hope your resume speaks for itself, but a great cover letter can be the difference between nabbing an interview or…