RDH Magazine Podcast

High- and low-volume suction aids

Struggling with suction in the operatory? Here are some safe and effective innovations in high- and low-volume evacuation tools you may want to introduce into your practice.
Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55288042/clinical-tips-high-and-low-volume-suction-aids 

The power of disconnecting: Finding peace in a hyperconnected world

Discover how intentional disconnection from our hyperconnected world can help dental professionals reduce burnout, restore balance, and reclaim their well-being—both in and out of the operatory.
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55286545/the-power-of-disconnecting-finding-peace-in-a-hyperconnected-world

QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer

QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer. Tracee Dahm shares the importance of becoming trained in a life-saving skill that can prevent someone from committing suicide.

Why should we care about the effects of mouth rinses on oral nitric oxide production?

Could common oral rinses be causing more harm than good in patients? Discover how rinses may disrupt nitric oxide production—and what that means for whole-body health.
Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMTRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55288053/why-should-we-care-about-the-effects-of-mouth-rinses-on-oral-nitric-oxide-production 

The basics of dental unit waterlines: Part 2

 
Many dental professionals are confused about how to get their dental unit waterlines to pass the safety test. In part two of this series, Amanda Hill explains how to interpret the test results, what to do if you fail, and some common myths around DUWL compliance.
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/water-safety/article/55282554/the-basics-of-dental-unit-waterlines-part-2 

A century of subordination: The historical barriers to dental hygienists' autonomy

 
This is an unfiltered examination of the structural sexism embedded in dentistry, a profession that has long constrained the autonomy of hygienists under the pretext of safety and oversight.
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA
 
Read by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55286333/a-century-of-subordination-the-historical-barriers-to-dental-hygienists-autonomy 

The Key to Career Longevity with Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Katrina Klein shares her insights on ergonomic health and the benefits of muscle health.  

Mentorship and advocacy in dental hygiene: Speak up for patients and one another

Supporting and collaborating with your fellow dental hygienists will boost the profession and patient care. Mentorship is a terrific way to begin.
 
Kandra Sellers, BA, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55286217/mentorship-and-advocacy-in-dental-hygiene-speak-up-for-patients-and-one-another 

An introduction to Interprofessionalism

 
Bridging the gap between dentists and dental hygienists through stronger interprofessional collaboration could be the key to improving patient outcomes and advancing comprehensive oral care.
Whitney Foster, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders, RDH https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55273548/an-introduction-to-interprofessionalism-in-dentistry

Dental Hygiene Autonomy: Defining the Paradigm with Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

Derik Sven shares his professional insights on dental hygiene autonomy and defining the paradigm. Where did he find his passion to make a positive influence on our profession?