Pivoting with Alyssa Delgado
Alyssa Delgado shares her pivot year. From her own mental challenges to becoming a trauma informed care provider. She has come full circle.
Feb 15, 2024•13 min
RDH Magazine Podcast
RDH Magazine Podcast is the community of voices you love from RDH Magazine, brought to your podcast feed every week. You can expect to gain education and have the RDH Magazine community in your ears to complement the content you enjoy online and in print each month.
Last refreshed: ⓘ
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Episodes
ICYMI: The synergistic power of nano-hydroxyapatite and vitamins for oral health
As clinicians, we have the opportunity to prevent oral disease and promote oral and systemic wellness. Here's a look at how nano-hydroxyapatite can work with vitamins to build and maintain children's dentition. Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH Read by: Andrew Johnson Sponsored by https://supermouth.com/
Feb 13, 2024•8 min
Student to Full Time Clinician
Bloom RDH has a focus on the new dental hygienist and their transition from student to full time clinician. Listen and become the Confident RDH.
Feb 08, 2024•9 min•Ep. 1
ICYMI: Dental sealants and pediatric patients: Options, benefits, and drawbacks
Dental sealants play a particularly important role in pediatric patients' care, serving as a barrier to children's dental caries. Here's a look at the four primary categories of sealants, as well as the merits and drawbacks of each. Samantha Farrar, DHS, MPH, BSDH, RDH Read By: Jackie Sanders
Feb 06, 2024•7 min
Friendship and Focus
Joffree Bunleang has an entrepreneural spirit. She shares her story and the different directions you can go with focus and a good friend.
Feb 01, 2024•13 min
ICYMI: Dental unit waterline safety: What is (and isn't) going well
Dental unit waterlines are a perfect environment for bacterial growth and have to be properly maintained for safety. But a new survey reveals that isn't happening, for a lot of reasons. Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA Read by Jackie Sanders
Jan 30, 2024•10 min
RDH UOR & Evolution Open Doors!
How attending RDH Under One Roof and RDH Evolution opened doors for Amanda Hale and her inner drive. Finding the perfect spot for her next steps.
Jan 25, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1
ICYMI: Promoting health and wellness of dental professionals throughout their career
Establishing a routine that emphasizes physical and mental wellness (such as yoga) can contribute to a longer, healthier dental hygiene career. These hygienists share what they’ve learned. Melody McGee, MBA, RDH, EPDH , Emily Fasnacht, RYT 200, ACE CPT , Yuliana Martinez, BSDH , Denise Jauregui, BSDH , Maria Almonte, BSDH Read by: Brittany Duncan...
Jan 23, 2024•6 min
Are you Dental Mission Trip Curious with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Andrew Johnston, RDH has always had a special place in his heart for Dental Mission work. The Philippines has also held a special place in Andrews's heart, which is why he will be hosting a Dental Mission Trip to the Philippines April 13th-20th, 2024! The trip combines three passions of Andrew's - Continuing Education, traveling in the Philippines, and a dental humanitarian trip. You will experience authentic Filipino culture as you island-hop your way through a chain of small islands just north...
Jan 18, 2024•16 min
ICYMI: D4910 vs. D1110
No dentist wants less money for themselves and more money for the carriers due to dental coding. But these two codes have had providers confused for decades. Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/insurance/article/14299461/the-age-old-question-dental-cdt-code-d4910-versus-code-d1110
Jan 16, 2024•7 min
Public Health with Yanira Cassasola
Do you have a passion for public health? Yanira Cassasola shares how she found her niche as an alternative function RDH and started her own business.
Jan 11, 2024•12 min•Ep. 8
ICYMI: Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or underdiagnosed. Here’s what you need to know about this rare condition and its dental implications. Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14300410/identifying-and-managing-trigeminal-neuralgia-in-the-dental-office...
Jan 09, 2024•10 min
2024 Message from Jackie Sanders
Jackie Sanders, Chief Editor of RDH, shares a summary of information pertaining to the educational platforms for 2024 and where you can go to stay on top of what is trending in our profession.
Jan 04, 2024•11 min•Ep. 3
ICYMI: Sleep Disordered Breathing
With thorough medical histories and knowledge in sleep disordered breathing, dental hygienists can help patients lead healthier lives. Vilma Cordero, MHSc, BASDH, RDH , Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14299773/how-to-identify-dental-patients-at-risk-for-sleep-disordered-breathing...
Jan 02, 2024•11 min
Dental X-Rays with Amanda Hill, RDH
Amanda Hill shares her personal insights on her recent article on lead shielding for dental x-rays. What you, the reader, are saying and asking.
Dec 28, 2023•12 min
ICYMI: How dental hygienists can tap into the power of medical billing
Dental hygienists are the perfect team members to promote medical billing. Patients will accept more treatment and love fewer out-of-pocket costs. Written by: Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH Narrated by: Jackie Sanders https://www.dentistryiq.com/practice-management/insurance/article/14300369/how-dental-hygienists-can-tap-into-the-power-of-medical-billing...
Dec 26, 2023•6 min
Trauma Informed Care Part II
Kandice Swarthout shares part II on Trauma Informed Care and how to recognize and implement care with your patients. From introducing yourself in the reception area to supporting them in finding additional support.
Dec 21, 2023•12 min
ICYMI: Lead shielding for dental x-rays: A thing of the past?
There’s been lots of talk lately about the use of lead aprons during dental x-rays—and if we do still need to use them, when, where, and for whom? Written by: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH Narrated by: Jackie Sanders Read Article: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-hygiene/article/14298479/lead-shielding-for-dental-x-rays-a-thing-of-the-past
Dec 20, 2023•7 min
Trauma Informed Care and 3 E’s
Kandice Swarthout shares her knowledge and experience with trauma-informed care. Defining what trauma is and the 3 E's.
Dec 14, 2023•15 min
ICYMI: The Hydrosonic Pro from Curaprox
This article is sponsored by Curaprox. Oral hygiene can be a challenge for patients, but especially patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Electric toothbrushes are a game changer, and the Hydrosonic Pro is one of the best. written by Sercan Akyalcin, DDS, PhD and read by Brittany Duncan.
Dec 12, 2023•5 min
Solutions and Where to Find Them with India Chance, RDH
India Chance discusses the importance of infection control in your operatory and where to find the solutions when you need to change!
Dec 07, 2023•11 min
ICYMI: Dental Care for Patients with Down Syndrome
Read Article Here https://digital.rdhmag.com/rdhmag/202310/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=13#pg15
Dec 05, 2023•12 min
Ergonomics with Stephanie Botts, RDH
Stephanie Botts talks about her career journey of the past 3 years and why ergonomics became key to her role. Learn more about ergonomics out of the operatory.
Nov 30, 2023•11 min
ICYMI: Profisil Fluoride Varnish from Kettenbach Dental
Are you ready to discover the newest groundbreaking fluoride varnish on the market? Profisil Fluoride Varnish provides exactly what patients have requested: a varnish gel that leaves teeth feeling silky, with or without flavor, minus any irritation or burning. Ready Article Here: https://digital.rdhmag.com/rdhmag/20231112/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=23#pg25 Written by: Maryam Shamuel, RDH Read by: Jackie Sanders, RDH Sponsored by: Kettenbach Dental...
Nov 28, 2023•6 min
Mentorship and Support with Dr. Samantha Farrar
Dr. Samantha Farrar shares her insight into supporting and mentoring the new grads. In addition, we talk about the importance of furthering your education.
Nov 23, 2023•11 min
Dentistry’s narrative has failed. How should we change?
Dentistry has been amazingly successful in delivering the message of the importance of oral hygiene. The only problem is that it is the wrong message." Learn more from the first installment of a four-part interview with Dr. Tim Donley. Written By: Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH Read By: Jackie Sanders
Nov 21, 2023•7 min
Medical Billing: Tap into the Power!
Kandra Sellers shares how dental hygienists can tap into the power of medical billing. Learn how to bring this benefit into your office!
Nov 16, 2023•14 min
ICYMI: BROOMS- Systematic screening for oral myofunctional disorders
Oral dysfunction is a critical area of concern with dental patients, but it's challenging to properly assess them during a hygiene appointment. Enter BROOMS, a simple yes/no screener that can change oral health assessment. Written By: Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MAS Read By: Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/airway-disorders/article/14299439/brooms-systematic-screening-for-oral-myofunctional-disorders...
Nov 14, 2023•11 min
Is your Body Aligned?
Caitlin Parsons, the Aligned Hygienist, generously imparts her profound knowledge of ergonomic well-being both within the operatory and beyond. With her credentials as a certified yoga therapist, she has unearthed invaluable insights on this subject through her personal journey.
Nov 09, 2023•12 min
ICYMI: Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a debilitating chronic condition most common in middle-aged women. Here's what to know and how you can help your patients who have BMS. Written by: Andreina Sucre, MS, RDH Read by: Brittany Duncan Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14299676/burning-mouth-syndrome-causes-signs-and-symptoms-and-treatment-options...
Nov 07, 2023•6 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android