Episodes

25 minutes ago
25 minutes ago
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

3 days ago
3 days ago
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

Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
A talk with the author! 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, RDH
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55271904/beyond-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-spectrum-of-oral-cavity-malignancies

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Here's how AI is revolutionizing periodontal disease diagnosis, offering faster, more accurate detection and personalized treatment plans to improve patient care.
Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273544/the-role-of-ai-in-enhancing-periodontal-disease-classification-and-diagnosis

Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
This dental hygienist feels it's disrespectful the way the assistants don't bundle instruments for the ultrasonic. How can you approach this problem in a fair manner?
Amber Auger, MPH, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/disinfection/article/55273545/hygiene-mentor-how-to-carefully-approach-dental-assistants-about-ultrasonic-problem

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Brittany Cox discusses her experience with burnout and sharing her story in a recent article, What burnout taught me about the career I still love. Her passion is leading to a new series of solutions. RDH Rise.https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55287305/what-burnout-taught-me-about-the-dental-hygiene-career-i-still-love

Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
An open discussion on depression and the effects of antidepressants on oral health. Tracee Dahm discusses her recent article in RDH eVillage.
Antidepressant medications and oral health | Registered Dental Hygienists

Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
People who want to take steps toward staying healthy, including their oral health, need to remember the value of vitamin C. You can remind them about this handy and healthy option.
Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDHRead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55273163/the-value-of-vitamin-c-for-dental-patients

Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health.
Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSHRead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55271562/the-influence-of-salivary-proteins

Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
The differences in dentistry and dental hygiene have led to some deep divides through the years. What can hygienists do about this?
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHARead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55273454/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-part-i-defining-the-paradigm