RDH Magazine Podcast

Funds Raised! 19 Students Attend Live Board Review

How did Westmoreland County Community College raise funds to send 19 students to a live board review?

Proprioception Dysfunction

There are a variety of tools to assist your patients who have proprioception dysfunction. But first, what is it, and how can it affect dental care?
Lisa Curbow, BAAS, RDH, CDPRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/home-care/article/55279278/get-a-grip-how-to-help-dental-patients-with-proprioception-dysfunction?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS250325172&utm_medium=email&utm_source=RDH+eVillage

Selective polishing: A new era in dental hygiene

When it comes to polishing, one size does not fit all. Katrina Klein has recommendations to improve the experience for pros and patients.
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPTRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265000/selective-polishing-a-new-era-in-dental-hygiene 

Thrush be gone: How dental hygienists can win the battle against this fungal foe

Among the many discomforts dental patients may experience, thrush is a tricky one. There are many different causes, and several different treatments that may work better than others.
Lisa Chan, DDS
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Aubrey Glassberg, BS
 
 
Read by: Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/print/content/55279308 

Entrepreneurship in Hygiene

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?  Spend time with Melia Lewis as she shares her passions from instrument sharpening to starting a non-profit for cancer patients.  She has a wealth of knowledge to assist you with your next step.

How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients: Insights from an expert

 
Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat patients with special health-care needs. In Part 1 of this series, Brooke Crouch, RDH, shares expert insights from Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, on adapting care, improving comfort, and building confidence in special care dentistry.
Brooke Crouch, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265943/how-dental-hygienists-can-confidently-treat-special-needs-patients-insights-from-an-expert 

How COVID-19 changed dental hygiene: 18 experts share key lessons for the future

 
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped dental hygiene in ways that are still unfolding today. In this exclusive feature, 18 dental hygiene experts share their biggest takeaways—and what they mean for the profession moving forward.
Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MARead by Brittany Duncan 
 
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55275437/how-covid-19-changed-dental-hygiene-15-experts-share-key-lessons-for-the-future 

When is it time to leave an office?

 
"Supervised neglect" is no way to treat dental patients. If this is the situation in your practice, it may be time to look for a new position.
Amber Auger, MPH, RDHRead by Brittany Duncan 
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55261992/hygiene-mentor-when-is-it-time-to-leave-an-office 

The Hygienepreneur

Looking for some motivation?  Spend time with Tiffany Wuebben, "The Hygienepreneur" as she discusses her coaching platforms and the launch of her second book, Culture Catalyst.

Dentist Hygienist Communication: Enhancing Patient Treatment

Amid a nationwide dental hygienist shortage, nearly 40% of practices are struggling to fill positions. How can we improve patient care through dentist-hygienist communication?
Sally Aube, MSDH, RDH, CDA,
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55261519/enhancing-patient-treatment-outcomes-through-effective-dentist-hygienist-communication