In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at tuberculosis and gives a refresher for dental hygienists and other dental professionals. Like this show? Leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app! Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...
Apr 09, 2025•10 min
Research Evaluates Effects of Adolescents’ Dietary Patterns on Dental Caries By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/research-evaluates-effects-of-adolescents-dietary-patterns-on-dental-caries/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Apr 08, 2025•6 min
National Poll Results Released on Frequency of Children’s Oral Health Practices By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/national-poll-results-released-on-frequency-of-childrens-oral-health-practices Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.f...
Apr 03, 2025•7 min
1099 or W2: Which Tax forms Should Temp Dental Hygienists Receive? By Kim Kiser, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/1099-or-w-2-which-tax-forms-should-temp-dental-hygienists-receive/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRD...
Apr 01, 2025•6 min
Researchers Look at the Relationship of Molar Emergence and Evolutionary Life History By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/researchers-look-at-the-relationship-of-molar-emergence-and-evolutionary-life-history/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https:...
Mar 27, 2025•5 min
Robust Evidence or Misinformation: 8 Tips for Vetting aSource By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/robust-evidence-or-misinformation-8-tips-for-vetting-a-source/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ ...
Mar 25, 2025•16 min
Research Examines the Association Between Heartburn Medication and Periodontal Disease Severity By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/research-examines-the-association-between-heartburn-medication-and-periodontal-disease-severity/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH ...
Mar 20, 2025•6 min
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at HIPAA compliance with patient records requests. Like this show? Leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app! Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Instag...
Mar 19, 2025•8 min
Fingernail Hygiene: An Overlooked Part of Dental Infection Control? By Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/fingernail-hygiene-an-overlooked-part-of-dental-infection-control/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKar...
Mar 18, 2025•12 min
Failed the Clinical Board? Rally Back from this Stunning Setback By Raney Hatten, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/failed-the-clinical-board-rally-back-from-this-stunning-setback/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara ...
Mar 13, 2025•6 min
Oral Health and Pregnancy: Research Examines Prenatal and Dental Providers’ Knowledge and Practice Behaviors By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/oral-health-and-pregnancy-research-examines-prenatal-and-dental-providers-knowledge-and-practice-behaviors/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Toda...
Mar 11, 2025•6 min
Researchers Assess If Increased Protein Intake Affects Oral Health and Microbiota Composition By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/researchers-assess-if-increased-protein-intake-affects-oral-health-and-microbiota-composition/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on F...
Mar 06, 2025•5 min
Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Daily Toothbrushing and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/systematic-review-analyzes-the-association-between-daily-toothbrushing-and-hospital-acquired-pneumonia/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Fo...
Mar 04, 2025•5 min
The Art of Sampling: A Fresh Insider Perspective of DentalProducts By Kaitlyn Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-art-of-sampling-a-fresh-insider-perspective-of-dental-products/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook:...
Feb 27, 2025•5 min
Systematic Review Examines Unfavorable Beliefs About OralHealth and Dental Care During Pregnancy By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/systematic-review-examines-unfavorable-beliefs-about-oral-health-and-dental-care-during-pregnancy/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
Feb 25, 2025•7 min
Spondylolisthesis and Spondylosis: A Warning for Hygienists with Back Pain By Rebecca Marie Friend, BS, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/spondylolisthesis-and-spondylosis-a-warning-for-hygienists-with-back-pain/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on F...
Feb 20, 2025•7 min
The Impact of Public Policy on Oral Health Care By Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-impact-of-public-policy-on-oral-health-care/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/...
Feb 18, 2025•12 min
Systematic Review Evaluates the Global Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Racially Minoritized Children By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/systematic-review-evaluates-the-global-prevalence-of-dental-caries-among-racially-minoritized-children/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
Feb 13, 2025•6 min
Stain, Stain, Go Away: 8 Causes of Extrinsic Tooth Staining By Kaitlyn Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/stain-stain-go-away-8-causes-of-extrinsic-tooth-staining/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Feb 11, 2025•14 min
Researchers Look at Caries and Tooth Loss Effects of Brushing 3x Daily By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/researchers-look-at-caries-and-tooth-loss-effects-of-brushing-3x-daily/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://...
Feb 06, 2025•6 min
Researchers Investigate the Association Between Periodontitis and Endometriosis By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/researchers-investigate-the-association-between-periodontitis-and-endometriosis/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Faceb...
Feb 04, 2025•6 min
Researchers Identify New Phenotype and Inflammatory Responses Triggered by Oral Biofilm By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/researchers-identify-new-phenotype-and-inflammatory-responses-triggered-by-oral-biofilm/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RD...
Jan 30, 2025•7 min
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes an evidence-based approach to discussing the recent reports on fluoride and IQ and the recent court ruling in California. Like this show? Leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app! Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on ...
Jan 29, 2025•8 min
Research Examines the Association Between Severe Malocclusion and Daytime Sleepiness in Children By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/research-examines-the-association-between-severe-malocclusion-and-daytime-sleepiness-in-children/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/...
Jan 28, 2025•6 min
Navigating Allodynia in the Dental Chair By Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, CDP Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/navigating-allodynia-in-the-dental-chair/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/ Follow Kara RDH o...
Jan 23, 2025•9 min
Chlorhexidine and Diabetes: Effects of Mouthwash on Periodontal Pathogens and HbA1c Levels By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/chlorhexidine-and-diabetes-effects-of-mouthwash-on-periodontal-pathogens-and-hba1c-levels/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Ka...
Jan 21, 2025•7 min
3 Self-Care Tips for New Dental Hygiene Graduates By Alexandria Wolfe, BA, RDH, RYT Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/3-self-care-tips-for-new-dental-hygiene-graduates/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/...
Jan 16, 2025•9 min
Research Shows Association With Social Isolation and Accelerated Tooth Loss in Older Adults By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/research-shows-association-with-social-isolation-and-accelerated-tooth-loss-in-older-adults/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara ...
Jan 14, 2025•5 min
Research Examines Dental Side Effects of Treatment in Childhood Cancer Survivors By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/research-examines-dental-side-effects-of-treatment-in-childhood-cancer-survivors/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: ht...
Jan 09, 2025•6 min
Research Evaluates CBD as an Alternative Analgesic for Acute Dental Pain By Today's RDH Research Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/research-evaluates-cbd-as-an-alternative-analgesic-for-acute-dental-pain/ Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at https://rdh.tv/ce Get daily dental hygiene articles at https://www.todaysrdh.com Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/ Follow Kara RDH on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Jan 07, 2025•6 min
