RDH Magazine Podcast

Dental Code Updates for 2026

Dental codes are changing in 2026.  Kathy Forbes shares her knowledge and prepares us for some positive improvements.

Biological Dental Hygiene

Barbara Tritz shares her passion for dental hygiene. We are prevention specialists, airway screeners, metabolic detectives, nutrition coaches, microbiome translators, and early detectors of chronic disease.

Endometriosis Diagnosis

After meeting with 15 doctors, Dana Paladino discovered where her pain was coming from.  Through her health journey, she found her entrepreneurial calling with DHBasics.  Listen to learn.

Integrative Hygiene - Where to Begin

When you know there is more to an appointment than just scaling, you are ready to step into integrative care.  Spend time with Lauren Kennedy as she sparks the desire to do more.

The Dangers of Nicotine Pouches

Everything I didn't know about nicotine pouches and the dangers within.  Sherri Warshaw shares her wealth of knowledge on the subject.

Say "Yes": How it Changed One Hygienists Career Path

Rachel Norwood said "Yes" to a job at a hospital.  What she didn't know was that this role would lead her to a passion for working with the elderly and supporting their caregivers.

Get out of the Box

As dental hygienist, we often put ourselves in a box and limit our options for professional growth.  Jasmine Hayley shares her insights on focusing outside our normal parameters.

Ditching the lead shield? What you should know before doing so

The ADA’s updated radiation guidelines recommend ditching lead aprons. But before you make any changes, learn what every dental hygienist needs to know about state laws and patient safety.
Sue Scherer, MEd, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55324475/what-dental-hygienists-should-know-before-ditching-the-lead-shield

Ergonomic Longevity

Posture myths are holding hygienists back. Strength, movement, and postural variability—not static “perfect posture”—are the true keys to ergonomic longevity.
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPTRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/ergonomics/article/55321001/rethinking-movement-posture-and-ergonomic-longevity-for-dental-hygienists

Smoking and Periodontal Disease

Despite being the leading preventable cause of death, cancer, and gum disease, smoking remains a stubborn habit. Understanding why people start—and why many can’t stop—is key to helping patients quit and reclaim their health.
Curstyn Molloy, BSDH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55322384/the-relationship-between-smoking-and-periodontal-disease-health-implications-and-improvements-with-quitting