RDH Magazine Podcast

Botox for Bruxism

Who better suited to treat their patients for bruxism than dental hygienists? Two states allow RDHs to administer Botox for bruxism. Here's what you need to know.
Katie Barrer, RDH

Saying "Yes" with Vilma Cordero

After attending RDH Evolution, Vilma Cordero began saying "Yes" to new opportunities which provided her with new roles in her career path.

ICYMI: The lost art of hand instrumentation

Hand instruments are not stressed much in dental hygiene anymore, but incorporating them into your armamentarium will lead to better patient care.
Written by: Joy D. Void-Holmes, DHSc, BSDH, RDH Read by: Jackie Sanders
Read Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14304976/the-lost-art-of-hand-instrumentation

Mentorship and Happiness

Spend time with Amber Auger and Jackie Sanders as they discuss mentorship and finding happiness in your clinical setting through Thrive in the OP(r).

ICYMI: Medical protocols for periodontal therapy

Why are we ignoring standard protocols for wound care that medicine has used for years? Kathryn Gilliam shares evidence-based practices you can consider implementing in your practice now in this peer-reviewed article.
Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT
Read by: Jackie SandersRead Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/periodontitis/article/14304803/medical-protocols-for-periodontal-therapy

HPV and Oral Cancer screenings

Susan Cotten shares her wealth of knowledge on HPV and Oral Cancer screenings.  Hear about the workshop she and Dr Kamal will be teaching at RDH UOR.

ICYMI: Medical and dental collaboration

There continues to be a divide between the medical and dental spheres, but interprofessional education can play a pivotal role in closing the chasm between the two professions and promoting collaboration. Here’s a look at the theory behind IPE.
Samantha Farrar, DHSc, MPH, BSDH, RDHRead by: Brittany Duncan
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14304101/medical-and-dental-collaboration-how-interprofessional-education-can-close-the-divide 

Embracing the Unknown

Annie Walters embraced her fears and attended RDH Evolution and RDH UOR by herself.  She shares how embracing the unknown has transitioned her career path.

ICYMI: Golden opportunitiesProfitable geriatric dentistry with a heart

 
 
Serving geriatric patients can be a profitable part of your practice. Here are some considerations for treating this patient population while still making money.Written by:
Sonya Dunbar, MPH, RDHRead by: Jackie Sanders

Owning your own practice

Hear from Dr. Altdorfer and learn more about Experience Dental Hygiene.  He and his brother have created a program to support the dental hygienist who is eager to open their own practice in Colorado.