RDH Magazine Podcast

Work too hard to get patients to like you? There's a better way

 
This hygienist started to feel uneasy about how she was told to approach patients. A simple mindset adjustment made all the difference in her enjoyment of dental hygiene.
Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders Article Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55129375/work-too-hard-to-get-patients-to-like-you-theres-a-better-way 

What do you see? Identifying and Charting

Andreina Sucre shares her insights to identifying oral pathology with our patients.  Hear how you can acquire a template for identifying and charting what you are seeing.

The role of desiccants in the management of periodontitis

 
There's a new wave of gel desiccants that are showing statistically significant results as an adjunctive treatment to SRP. They just might make your life in the op easier!
Annie Walters, MS, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/periodontitis/article/55137638/the-role-of-desiccants-in-the-management-of-periodontitis

Self care and how to find your balance

Juli Kagan provides insights from clinical stretching to exhale breaths, tricks to take care of you while taking care of patients.

Is fluoride varnish safe for dental implants?

 
 
Flouride has had its share of controversy, with the latest centered on dental implants. How much does it help patients with implants? 
Lynn Pencek, MS, RDHRead by: Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/fluoride/article/55129312/is-fluoride-varnish-safe-for-dental-implants 

Oral Health Equity

Summer McMenamin discusses her recent article on Oral Health Equity and how you can take a proactive step in making a difference.

What you need to know about AI in dentistry

 
Dentistry is a rapidly evolving industry, and AI is one force driving these changes. Here's more info on the implications and limitations of AI in your practice.
Annie Walters, MS, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55126244/what-you-need-to-know-about-ai-in-dentistry 

PFA's & Dental Floss

Tracy Dahm takes a dive into research and shares her findings on PFA's and the dental floss we recommend.  Listen as we discuss her recent article.

Clinical tips: Selecting hygiene hand instruments

Dentists and dental hygienists need to rely on hand instruments in order to do their job. Therefore, it's important to choose the right tools that work for you.
Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDHRead by Jackie SandersRead Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/ergonomics/instruments-handpieces/article/55126766/clinical-tips-selecting-hygiene-hand-instruments?preview-mode=true&now=undefined 

Oral Systemic Educator Certificate Program Earns Accreditation

Jamie Dooley shares the news of receiving the accreditation and talks about a complimentary program offered to support the dental hygienist community for National Dental Hygiene month.