Dental professionals should stress the importance of tongue posture, and use this knowledge to educate and treat their patients. by Shirley Gutkowski, BSDH, RDH Read Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14293025/the-importance-of-tongue-posture
Sharing time with a Philips Heart to Hands award recipient. Learning more about her determination to print a children's book on oral health. Hear some tips and tricks and where you can find her interactive children's book "My Teeth: Top to Bottom" Link to Amandas book: https://www.amazon.com/Teeth-Amanda-Krompetz-Rdh-Bsdh/dp/1480892025
The question is still floating around: Do water flossers work? If you see oral health improvements in your patients, the answer is probably yes. by Amy Lemons, BSDH, RDH Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/home-care/article/14294592/do-water-flossers-work-a-hygienists-quest-to-find-out
Toni Meyerkord is a recipient of the Philips Heart to Hands award. She survived the feelings of burnout by following her drive to get involved and make a difference in the lives of people in her community. Listen to her journey.
Hygienists have the training and skills to take our rightful place as key members of the health-care team, and we can help our patients heal not only their mouths but also their bodies. by Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, BRDH Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14290685/why-you-should-consider-becoming-a-biological-dental-hygienist
Jackie talks with Tiffany Dillon, Founder and owner of Scaling Up Innovations, about her training with CPR, EMT and infection control and how to take this knowledge into the dental office.
Dental hygienists hold unique characteristics that can lead to significant changes in a practice. But what's the best way to push things forward? by Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA READ HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/14291810/hygienists-its-time-to-drive-change-within-your-dental-practice...
On this episode, Jackie is joined by Kandice, who shares her experience as a counselor and why human trafficking has become her platform of expertise.
Dental hygienists can use lasers to treat herpetic lesions or aphthous ulcers and tooth sensitivity caused by recession around the gumline. Here's what you need to know. by Angie Wallace, RDH READ HERE: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/14292289/laser-procedures-for-dental-hygienists-herpetic-lesions-and-desensitization...
On this episode Jackie is joined by Astrida Curis, The founder and owner of Core Dental Staffing. They Chat about job placement as well as new graduate courses and staffing.
Even as feedback to the FTC on noncompete bans differs among some HCP groups, an expert says such bans are already in place and noncompetes “as we know them are likely to be a thing of the past.” by Elizabeth S. Leaver Read Article: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/14294007/noncompete-clauses-for-dental-professionals-likely-to-be-a-thing-of-the-past?utm_source=DEC_DIQ+Morning+Briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CPS230519099&o_eid=0924C3284856F4E&rdx.ident[pull]=om...
On this episode of RDH Magazine Podcast, your host Jackie Sanders, RDH is joined for an open discussion with Tiffany Cavazos, RDH. Tiffany, The Hygienepreneur shares insight into her book and how working side by side with your dentist is an asset.
This hygienist shares a personal story about the disastrous effects of skipping an oral cancer examination. Dental professionals can save lives by performing a three-minute exam on every patient. Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT Read Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14289155/the-dental-professionals-role-in-head-and-neck-cancer
On this episode Jackie Sanders talks with Angie Stone BLS, CDP about her passion for geriatric care and what she has learned about oral health and Alzheimer's Disease.
What do you know about long COVID? Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, describes her experience with it and what she learned along the way. By Amber Auger, MPH, RDH Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14289576/long-covid-and-its-systemic-health-impacts
On this episode, Jackie is joined by Brittany Glauz, BSDH, RDH, to talk about her influential role in dental hygiene how she started having an influence in hygiene school, and has carried her influence on in her career through writing, speaking, and utilizing social media!
Nitric oxide is an essential molecule involved in several physiological and pathological processes within the body—however, what we do in the dental chair may impede nitric oxide production. Here's what you need to know. Article by Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14290734/nitric-oxide-an-essential-product-of-the-oral-microbiome...
On this episode of RDH Magazine Podcast Jackie has an open discussion with Marianne Dryer and the educational process changes for students during and post-COVID.
Titanium dioxide is one of the last ingredients listed on a box of toothpaste, but does that make it harmless? It may depend on where you're doing the asking. Article by Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14290302/titanium-dioxide-in-toothpaste-should-dental-patients-be-warned...
On this episode of RDH Magazine Podcast, Jackie has an open discussion with Sarah Crow, RDH, about the benefits of working with GBT, Guided Biofilm Therapy.
Treating children can be tricky. Pediatric dentist Michelle Kelman has developed some tried-and-true ideas she shares with her dental hygienists for their young patients. Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/pediatrics/article/14289910/what-pediatric-dentists-want-dental-hygienists-to-know
An open discussion with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA highlighting her outlook on how to become the drive for change in your dental practice.
Food insecurity is indiscriminate, affecting the oral and overall health of millions of Americans. But dental professionals can make a difference. by Angela Grover, MA, BASDH, RDH Read Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/14288553/how-food-insecurity-affects-families-what-can-be-done-and-who-can-help...
An open discussion with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA, and her outlook on becoming the driver for change in your dental practice.
An open discussion with Tameka Lee about her Empower RDH platform. Building your dream while maintaining a balance!
What has changed in dental coding for 2023, and how do you appeal a claim denial for D4341/D4342 (SRP) when the reason stated is “inadequate bone loss”? These experts weigh in. by Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH , Connie Simmons, MA, BS, RDH Read Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14288986/2023-cdt-code-updates-and-how-to-appeal-a-claim-denial-for-srp...
An open discussion with Alicia Murria, MS, RDH about how her passion for patient care led her to Hygienists for Humanity, a master's degree, and sharing her love for technology to improve quality care!
Read Article HERE https://digital.rdhmag.com/rdhmag/202303/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=25#pg27
An open discussion with Susan Cotten RDH, BS, OMT owner and founder of Oral Cancer Consulting. Understand the importance of oral cancer screenings, and Susan's why that drives her to be a difference maker.
Many patients don't disclose their use of dietary supplements because they don’t realize they should. But it's a key part of a patient's medical history, and information hygienists should ask about. Article by Tom Viola, RPh, CCP Read the article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/14287186/why-patient-selfmedication-with-dietary-supplements-matters-to-dental-hygienists...
