RDH Magazine Podcast

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 

2024 Message from Jackie Sanders

Jackie Sanders, Chief Editor of RDH, shares a summary of information pertaining to the educational platforms for 2024 and where you can go to stay on top of what is trending in our profession.

ICYMI: Sleep Disordered Breathing

 
With thorough medical histories and knowledge in sleep disordered breathing, dental hygienists can help patients lead healthier lives.
Vilma Cordero, MHSc, BASDH, RDH, Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH
 
Read by Jackie Sanders Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14299773/how-to-identify-dental-patients-at-risk-for-sleep-disordered-breathing 

Dental X-Rays with Amanda Hill, RDH

Amanda Hill shares her personal insights on her recent article on lead shielding for dental x-rays.  What you, the reader, are saying and asking.

ICYMI: How dental hygienists can tap into the power of medical billing

Dental hygienists are the perfect team members to promote medical billing. Patients will accept more treatment and love fewer out-of-pocket costs. Written by: Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH Narrated by: Jackie Sanders
https://www.dentistryiq.com/practice-management/insurance/article/14300369/how-dental-hygienists-can-tap-into-the-power-of-medical-billing 

Trauma Informed Care Part II

Kandice Swarthout shares part II on Trauma Informed Care and how to recognize and implement care with your patients. From introducing yourself in the reception area to supporting them in finding additional support.

ICYMI: Lead shielding for dental x-rays: A thing of the past?

There’s been lots of talk lately about the use of lead aprons during dental x-rays—and if we do still need to use them, when, where, and for whom? Written by: Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH Narrated by: Jackie Sanders
 
Read Article: https://www.dentistryiq.com/dental-hygiene/article/14298479/lead-shielding-for-dental-x-rays-a-thing-of-the-past