RDH Magazine Podcast

Student to Full Time Clinician

Bloom RDH has a focus on the new dental hygienist and their transition from student to full time clinician.  Listen and become the Confident RDH.

ICYMI: Dental sealants and pediatric patients: Options, benefits, and drawbacks

Dental sealants play a particularly important role in pediatric patients' care, serving as a barrier to children's dental caries. Here's a look at the four primary categories of sealants, as well as the merits and drawbacks of each.
Samantha Farrar, DHS, MPH, BSDH, RDHRead By: Jackie Sanders

Friendship and Focus

Joffree Bunleang has an entrepreneural spirit. She shares her story and the different directions you can go with focus and a good friend.

ICYMI: Dental unit waterline safety: What is (and isn't) going well

Dental unit waterlines are a perfect environment for bacterial growth and have to be properly maintained for safety. But a new survey reveals that isn't happening, for a lot of reasons.
Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MARead by Jackie Sanders

RDH UOR & Evolution Open Doors!

How attending RDH Under One Roof and RDH Evolution opened doors for Amanda Hale and her inner drive. Finding the perfect spot for her next steps.

ICYMI: Promoting health and wellness of dental professionals throughout their career

Establishing a routine that emphasizes physical and mental wellness (such as yoga) can contribute to a longer, healthier dental hygiene career. These hygienists share what they’ve learned.
Melody McGee, MBA, RDH, EPDH, Emily Fasnacht, RYT 200, ACE CPT, Yuliana Martinez, BSDH, Denise Jauregui, BSDH, Maria Almonte, BSDH
 
Read by: Brittany Duncan 

Are you Dental Mission Trip Curious with Andrew Johnston, RDH

Andrew Johnston, RDH has always had a special place in his heart for Dental Mission work. The Philippines has also held a special place in Andrews's heart, which is why he will be hosting a Dental Mission Trip to the Philippines April 13th-20th, 2024! The trip combines three passions of Andrew's - Continuing Education, traveling in the Philippines, and a dental humanitarian trip. You will experience authentic Filipino culture as you island-hop your way through a chain of small islands just north of Palawan. During the trip, you will spend time at a school in San Miguel teaching preventive, applying SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride), Glass Ionomer Sealants, and basic exams with ART restorative from the doctors and creating a baseline of health. As the group returns each year they will be able to measure the impact they have on this remote population.  Listen to learn more or visit https://philippinesdentaltrip.com/   

ICYMI: D4910 vs. D1110

No dentist wants less money for themselves and more money for the carriers due to dental coding. But these two codes have had providers confused for decades.
Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders 
 
Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/insurance/article/14299461/the-age-old-question-dental-cdt-code-d4910-versus-code-d1110

Public Health with Yanira Cassasola

Do you have a passion for public health? Yanira Cassasola shares how she found her niche as an alternative function RDH and started her own business.

ICYMI: Trigeminal Neuralgia

 
Trigeminal neuralgia is often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or underdiagnosed. Here’s what you need to know about this rare condition and its dental implications.
Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH
 
Read by Jackie Sanders 
 
Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14300410/identifying-and-managing-trigeminal-neuralgia-in-the-dental-office