Are We Treating Teeth or Understanding People?

Hope Loyd RDH, BSDH

Published on: 17/07/2026

Every patient has a story, but so does every dental professional. What If Your Personality Type Is Affecting the Dental Experience?

Mindset & Personal Growth

Fireworks Inside and Outside

Hope Loyd RDH, BSDH

Published on: 01/07/2026

Every Fourth of July, I find myself looking up at the sky with a smile. I love seeing families gathered together, kids waving sparklers, and fireworks painting the night with brilliant colors. There’s something magical about celebrating freedom...

Mindset & Personal Growth

Women Making Waves

Hope Loyd RDH, BSDH

Published on: 19/06/2026

As someone who has spent nearly three decades in dental hygiene, I have attended many conferences and educational events. Yet there was something truly special about being surrounded by so many accomplished women who are shaping the future...

Travel & Self Discovery

The Day Dentistry Forgot Fear Is Real

Hope Loyd RDH, BSDH

Published on: 01/06/2026

Today reminded me exactly why I became a dental fear advocate. I walked into a temp hygiene position knowing it would be busy. What I didn’t expect was the emotional weight of trying to provide compassionate care inside a system focused on speed...

Mindset & Personal Growth