Educating patients about their glucose levels, and adding it into the hygiene appointment, can help guide people toward better lifestyle choices. Decreasing sugar is a good start. Amber Auger, MPH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14305745/death-by-sugar-insulin-resistance-is-a-root-cause-of-many-diseases
Meet Kevin Lopez and hear how an ethic's challenge drove his professional journey to the next level. Finding your mentor is often times the best solution.
If you feel it's time for a change in your hygiene career, ask yourself these questions to give you direction on your new path. Carol Jahn, MS, RDH Ready by Jackie Sanders
Spend time with Lauren Bettencort and Danielle Avila as they share insight into building a consulting business to support dental hygienists experiencing burn out and finding your happiness again.
Never change a procedure code to receive reimbursement from an insurance carrier! And remember, your license could be on the line if you do. Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH Connie Simmons, MA, BSDH, RDH Read Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/dental-coding/article/14310026/changing-d1110-to-d1120-for-reimbursement-purposes-is-this-legal Read by Jackie Sanders...
A quick review with Jackie Sanders and the numerous RDH platforms and programs the dental hygienists can access to support their profession.
Sleep-disordered breathing and ADHD can present with overlapping symptoms. In this peer-reviewed article, you’ll learn how adding sleep screening to the medical history can elevate your dental patient care. Brittny Murphy, RDH, BS, COM, QOM Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14310425/overlapping-symptoms-is-it-poor-sleep-or-adhd Read by: Jackie Sanders...
A conversation with Cindy Sensabaugh and the Philips Heart to Hands award program. How the popularity of the program has grown and where the winners will be honored at RDH Under One Roof.
Who better suited to treat their patients for bruxism than dental hygienists? Two states allow RDHs to administer Botox for bruxism. Here's what you need to know. Katie Barrer, RDH
After attending RDH Evolution, Vilma Cordero began saying "Yes" to new opportunities which provided her with new roles in her career path.
Hand instruments are not stressed much in dental hygiene anymore, but incorporating them into your armamentarium will lead to better patient care. Written by: Joy D. Void-Holmes, DHSc, BSDH, RDH Read by: Jackie Sanders Read Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14304976/the-lost-art-of-hand-instrumentation
Spend time with Amber Auger and Jackie Sanders as they discuss mentorship and finding happiness in your clinical setting through Thrive in the OP(r).
Why are we ignoring standard protocols for wound care that medicine has used for years? Kathryn Gilliam shares evidence-based practices you can consider implementing in your practice now in this peer-reviewed article. Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT Read by: Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/periodontitis/article/14304803/medical-protocols-for-periodontal-therapy
Susan Cotten shares her wealth of knowledge on HPV and Oral Cancer screenings. Hear about the workshop she and Dr Kamal will be teaching at RDH UOR.
There continues to be a divide between the medical and dental spheres, but interprofessional education can play a pivotal role in closing the chasm between the two professions and promoting collaboration. Here’s a look at the theory behind IPE. Samantha Farrar, DHSc, MPH, BSDH, RDH Read by: Brittany Duncan https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14304101/medical-and-dental-collaboration-how-interprofessional-education-can-close-the-divide...
Annie Walters embraced her fears and attended RDH Evolution and RDH UOR by herself. She shares how embracing the unknown has transitioned her career path.
Serving geriatric patients can be a profitable part of your practice. Here are some considerations for treating this patient population while still making money. Written by: Sonya Dunbar, MPH, RDH Read by: Jackie Sanders
Hear from Dr. Altdorfer and learn more about Experience Dental Hygiene. He and his brother have created a program to support the dental hygienist who is eager to open their own practice in Colorado.
Obese patients present ergonomic challenges for dental hygienists. To avoid injury, gently guide patients about how they can help during their appointment. Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by: Jackie Sanders
When you don't have a plan, sometimes the best things come to you. Jeannette Diaz and Jackie Sanders share how to embrace opportunities.
Details, details. Does the autoclave paper go up or down? Amanda Hill answers this question and more as she shares some evidence-based SOPs for instrument sterilization that you can implement in your practice. Written by Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH
India Chance shares her story and the creation of Learn2Prevent. Now taking stage with Jell-Ed at RDH Educator on July 17th.
If someone poured you a drink straight from your air/water syringe, would you hesitate to drink it? Here are three steps you can take to ensure the water in your dental office is safe for you and your patients. by Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC Read by: Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/water-safety/article/14304970/would-you-drink-that
Remember the excitement of preparing to graduate? Natalie, Kirsten, and Mollie share what the future holds for them after graduation.
This Article Read is sponsored by Pac-Dent https://pac-dent.com/ Read by Jackie Sanders
Where to spend your Saturday. If you are needing to acquire 8 CEU, here are two programs which can fulfill your needs, and one platform is built for team collaboration.
Jackie Sanders and Jason Kohl take time to share the history of Dental Hygiene Seminars and the 32 year platform that supports dental hygiene students as they prepare for boards.
The benefits of probiotics extend to oral health. Adding Prodentis to your armamentarium can help you treat a variety of patients. Samantha Farrar, DHS, MPH, BSDH, RDH Read by: Jackie Sanders
Jackie Sanders and Dr. Joy Void-Holmes find time to slow down and talk about the newest RDH program. RDH Educator and the July 17th launch.
Helping patients with tobacco cessation requires a concentrated interdisciplinary approach to succeed. Learn how to measure a patient’s readiness to change as well as provide resources to achieve that goal. Fatima Foster, RRT, CRE , Whitney Foster, RDH Read by: Brittany Duncan https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/14302746/helping-dental-patients-quit-tobacco-through-interprofessional-collaboration...
