RDHBites

Claire Jeong, MS, RDH.•www.studentrdh.com

This is the podcast for DH students, faculties and RDH’s to really sink their teeth into! Our bite-sized episodes dive deep into one specific topic to give you the skinny on important board review topics, tips for studying, and even methods to employ in practice! Join Claire and a new guest each episode for your dose of RDHBites!

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Episodes

Don't be MEAN! Descriptive Statistics Part 1

Biostatistics can be a subject that students and teachers alike have many issues with. In today’s episode, Lisa Mayo breaks down Descriptive Statistics in a way that we can all appreciate! With all of the blogs, articles, and journals available to us, how do we tell what’s credible? How do we make evidence-based decisions for our treatment practices? Let’s find out! Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca Cont...

Jun 15, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Banish the Burnout!

Join Claire to chat with Amber Auger, the host of #AskAmberRDH! As we all know, the burnout in dental hygiene is REAL and has gotten worse during Covid-19! Amber will share some great tips with us on how to avoid burnout and remember that we are not just “teeth cleaners”! By creating boundaries and getting the team to appreciate the RDH’s role in the office, we can use our time effectively to create successful outcomes for our patients and ourselves! Thank you for joining us today, can’t wait to...

Jun 08, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Have no fear....Infection Control is here!

Join Claire to chat with Michelle Strange, the dynamic host of the Tale of Two Hygienists podcast and cofounder of Level Up Infection Prevention! Michelle is going to share details on infection control and how to incorporate standard practices from DH school into your professional practice! Today we’ll learn about the differences between universal and standard precautions, how to implement infection control processes in your office, and different levels of PPE! Thank you for joining us today, ca...

May 25, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Let me introduce.....Bob!

Join Claire this week to talk to Alana Martin, a recent graduate who has some great advice for those of you taking the CDCA manikin exam! She has the scoop about on all the details you need to know from the beginning of the exam day all the way through getting your score! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca Continuing education and new grad support 🇺🇸 DentalToaster.com 🇨🇦 DentalToaster.ca...

May 18, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Dental Indices: What's the Score?!

Dental indices are used across the world by dental professionals and students, so what are they for? What do they do? What are the differences?! With SO many dental indices out there it’s important to understand the basics, classifications, and characteristics of an index. Today we’ll roll all of these facts into one bite-sized episode! Join us to focus on 4 important indices that help us measure plaque biofilm with our guest, Melody Wright! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com �...

May 11, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Back to BASE-ic: pH in Patient Education

How many times have you said the same thing during patient education….brush twice a day for two minutes, floss, clean your tongue, use mouth rinse, blah blah blah. And how many times has that been insufficient? Today we’ll dive into pH - what it is, how it impacts our patients, and how we can help! Sit back and relax for another episode of RDHBites! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca Continuing education and new grad support 🇺🇸 DentalToaster.com 🇨🇦 Dental...

Apr 28, 2021•21 min

Wanna Fight? Blame the Autonomic Nervous System!

The autonomic nervous system is a complex subject as it controls a lot of different processes in the body. On this episode, our amazing guest Professor Lisa Mayo will take us through the ins and outs of the ANS and help us relate this back to pharmacology and dental hygiene treatment. In this episode we’ll talk about the differences between the Sympathetic & Parasympathetic nervous systems, the responses associated with each of these systems, how these relate to dental hygiene treatment, exa...

Apr 20, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Immunoglobulins - The Superheroes of the Immune System

Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are the superheroes of our immune system. They play a crucial role in our body’s response to antigens such as bacteria, viruses, and allergens. RDH’s and students are both in a never-ending battle with periodontitis, caries, and other oral diseases, so how do these Immunoglobulins assist us? Today we’ll review some quick tips about how to remember the different types of immunoglobulins for your board exams and treatment of your patients! #1 dental hygie...

Apr 13, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Facts About Teeth Grinding

Bruxism, from the Ancient Greek word “brux”, defines grinding or gnashing of the teeth. The ancient roots suggest that this problem has been around for centuries and is something that we still deal with today! Many people, myself included, grind their teeth uncontrollably at night and spend their days massaging their face, head, and neck constantly to release the tension. In this episode we kick off RDHBites with a special episode featuring Dr. Delphine Jeong! Today we’ll talk about: What causes...

Mar 19, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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