RDH Magazine Podcast

The registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP’s) value in community outreach

As reaching underserved populations moves more to the forefront, the role of the RDHAP is catching on. While unique to California, more states are paying attention to this independent hygiene role.
Jaymie Britt, BSDH, RDH, RDHAPRead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55249166/the-registered-dental-hygienist-in-alternative-practice-rdhaps-value-in-community-outreach

Exploring the risks and impact of alcohol on oral health

Alcohol consumption significantly impacts oral health. Dental hygienists play a vital role in educating patients on these effects and advocating for preventive measures. Here are some facts you need to know.
Margaret E. Flynn, BSc, PGC, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55247374/exploring-the-risks-and-impact-of-alcohol-on-oral-health 

New Hygienist Energy

Meet Maddie Blythe an energetic dental hygiene student who just attended Dental Hygiene Seminars with her entire class.  Her energy for the future is contagious.

The importance of B complex vitamins for oral health

The complex B vitamins help the body stay healthy in many ways, including oral health. Here's what the vitamins are and the best ways to consume them.
Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55247431/the-importance-of-b-complex-vitamins-for-oral-health 

Will you lose your license over a bloody prophy?

Unfortunately, dealing with a patient who refuses treatment is not a black-and-white question. If you assess, document, and communicate their disease at every appointment, will you lose your license? Are you providing your patient with optimal care?
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPCRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55245555/will-you-lose-your-license-over-a-bloody-prophy 

When patients refuse periodontal treatment

We need to partner with patients to determine why they hesitate about treatment and then work our way backward to devise a plan that will support them in caring for their periodontal disease.
Amber Auger, MPH, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/production/article/55249573/hygiene-mentor-when-patients-refuse-periodontal-treatment 

Preparing for Advance Degrees with Katie Pondolfino

Discussions with Katie Pondolfino and her focus on preparing students for advanced degrees through her Dental Pracitce Management Course

CDT codes D4341, D4342, plus charging for topical local anesthesia

Is it now standard to charge patients for topical local anesthesia when using codes D4341 and D4342 for periodontal scaling?
Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH
Connie Simmons, MA, BSDH, RDHhttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/dental-coding/article/55232930/cdt-codes-d4341-d4342-plus-charging-for-topical-local-anesthesia
 
Read by Jackie Sanders 

5 oral indicators of perimenopause

Do your patients realize that what they're experiencing may be related to perimenopause? RDHs may be the first to educate them about this life change.
Claudia Walder, BSDH, BA, RDH, CDA

Maximizing your investment in oral myofunctional therapy education

 
Learning to work with oral myofunctional disorders can be complex, but there is a solid path you can take to educate yourself and your patients, as you work collaboratively with other members of the health-care professions.
Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MASRead by Jackie Sanders 
 
Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55180123/maximizing-your-investment-in-oral-myofunctional-therapy-education-practical-applications-in-clinical-dental-settings