RDH Magazine Podcast

ICYMI: Changing D1110 to D1120 for reimbursement purposes: Is this legal?

Never change a procedure code to receive reimbursement from an insurance carrier! And remember, your license could be on the line if you do.
Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH
Connie Simmons, MA, BSDH, RDH
Read Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/dental-coding/article/14310026/changing-d1110-to-d1120-for-reimbursement-purposes-is-this-legalRead by Jackie Sanders 

Platforms and Programs for the RDH

A quick review with Jackie Sanders and the numerous RDH platforms and programs the dental hygienists can access to support their profession.

ICYMI: Overlapping symptoms: Is it poor sleep or ADHD?

 
 
Sleep-disordered breathing and ADHD can present with overlapping symptoms. In this peer-reviewed article, you’ll learn how adding sleep screening to the medical history can elevate your dental patient care.
Brittny Murphy, RDH, BS, COM, QOMRead Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14310425/overlapping-symptoms-is-it-poor-sleep-or-adhdRead by: Jackie Sanders

Heart to Hands

A conversation with Cindy Sensabaugh and the Philips Heart to Hands award program.  How the popularity of the program has grown and where the winners will be honored at RDH Under One Roof.

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.