Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
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

7 days ago
7 days ago
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

Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Katrina Klein shares her insights on ergonomic health and the benefits of muscle health.

Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
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

Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
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

Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
Tuesday Jun 24, 2025
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?

Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Spend time learning about the latest trend of nicotine pouches. Alyssa Day shares her knowledge on the adverse effects and the role of the RDH.

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Billie Lunt shares her joy-filled attitude on life and teaching dental hygiene students. Where can we all make a difference?

Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Lara James, NTM, RDH, advocates for periodontal disease being classified as a comorbidity. Here’s why.
Lara James, NTM, RDHRead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55272301/periodontal-disease-a-comorbidity-part-1

Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
This article surveys several malignancies that can occur in the oral cavity—from salivary gland tumors to sarcomas—to highlight their presentations, pathology, and management.
Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55271904/beyond-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-spectrum-of-oral-cavity-malignancies