RDH Magazine Podcast

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. 

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

 
 
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 

 
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 

 
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

 
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 

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

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

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

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