National Dental Hygiene Month

October is easily one of the busiest months of the
year. In addition to high-profile events like Thanksgiving and
Halloween, it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness month, National
Disability Employment Awareness month and – most importantly for
all of us at Archer Dental – National Dental Hygiene
Month!

This October, we’re excited to celebrate National
Dental Hygiene month by profiling some of our incredible dental
hygienists.

Scroll down to learn more about Jasmine, Mary,
Andria, Christina and
Cristina and, as an added bonus, we’ve asked
them to share some of their best oral hygiene tips to help keep
your smile healthy and bright in between appointments!

national dental hygiene month

Jasmine Khattab

How long have you been a Dental Hygienist:

12 years

Best piece of oral health advice for patients:

For those who are fans of natural/botanical remedies,
chewing on cloves daily can help remedy bleeding gums. Make sure to
still brush 2x daily, and floss nightly as well.

Mary McNulty 

How long have you been a Dental Hygienist:

9 years

Favourite part of the job?

My favourite part about being a dental hygienist is
that I am making a positive impact on the world one patient at a
time. I feel I am given this special opportunity  to make a
difference in a patient’s life by focusing on their apprehensions
and goals and creating a trusting relationship with them through,
education, empathy, and genuine care.

Best piece of oral health advice for patients:

The best piece of advice that I can give patients  in
between their appointments is to FLOSS THE TEETH THEY WANT TO KEEP
and if they fall off the Floss train, just get right back
on…..

Andria Frej

How long have you been a Dental Hygienist:

13 years

Favourite part of the job?

The favourite part of my job is sharing my passion and
knowledge with clients about dental hygiene care and having them
leave with a smile on their face.

Best piece of oral health advice for patients:

The toothbrush does not remove 6 months of calculus 30
min before your appointment but brushing 2 times a day and flossing
nightly Is the best way to keep you and your mouth healthy.

Christina Athanasakos

How long have you been a Dental Hygienist:

4 years

Favourite part of the job?

One of my favorite parts of being a hygienist is how
much time I get to spend with my patients, one-on-one. I’ve heard
many interesting stories, from what it’s like to travel to
Iceland to what it’s like to live to age 97.

Being a dental hygienist gives me a chance to change
lives for the better. I’m given an opportunity to treat people
with empathy and caring in order to build a foundation of trust. As
well as, prevent dental decay and providing them with education
about how to care effectively for their teeth, gums, and the
effects of diet on oral health.

I can help patients who have dental anxiety become
more relaxed in the dental office, and my ultimate success is when
I have a patient who can’t wait to come back!

Best piece of oral health advice for patients:

Brush 2X a day with a soft bristle toothbrush, brush
your tongue, use fluoride toothpaste, floss everyday, mouthwash 2x
a day and drink lots of water!

Cristina Sacilotto

How long have you been a Dental Hygienist:

9 years

Favourite part of the job?

Seeing patients’ oral health improve with our
team’s advice and knowledge.

Best piece of oral health advice for patients:

It’s never too late to start taking care of your
oral health!

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