RDH Magazine Podcast

Entrepreneurship in Hygiene

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?  Spend time with Melia Lewis as she shares her passions from instrument sharpening to starting a non-profit for cancer patients.  She has a wealth of knowledge to assist you with your next step.

How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients: Insights from an expert

 
Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat patients with special health-care needs. In Part 1 of this series, Brooke Crouch, RDH, shares expert insights from Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, on adapting care, improving comfort, and building confidence in special care dentistry.
Brooke Crouch, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265943/how-dental-hygienists-can-confidently-treat-special-needs-patients-insights-from-an-expert 

How COVID-19 changed dental hygiene: 18 experts share key lessons for the future

 
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped dental hygiene in ways that are still unfolding today. In this exclusive feature, 18 dental hygiene experts share their biggest takeaways—and what they mean for the profession moving forward.
Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MARead by Brittany Duncan 
 
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55275437/how-covid-19-changed-dental-hygiene-15-experts-share-key-lessons-for-the-future 

When is it time to leave an office?

 
"Supervised neglect" is no way to treat dental patients. If this is the situation in your practice, it may be time to look for a new position.
Amber Auger, MPH, RDHRead by Brittany Duncan 
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55261992/hygiene-mentor-when-is-it-time-to-leave-an-office 

The Hygienepreneur

Looking for some motivation?  Spend time with Tiffany Wuebben, "The Hygienepreneur" as she discusses her coaching platforms and the launch of her second book, Culture Catalyst.

Dentist Hygienist Communication: Enhancing Patient Treatment

Amid a nationwide dental hygienist shortage, nearly 40% of practices are struggling to fill positions. How can we improve patient care through dentist-hygienist communication?
Sally Aube, MSDH, RDH, CDA,
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55261519/enhancing-patient-treatment-outcomes-through-effective-dentist-hygienist-communication 

Debunking myths about dental implant maintenance

This hygienist debunks four myths she learned in dental hygiene school and heard over the years about implant maintenance and offers some practical tips to provide the best implant care for patients.
Amy Lemons, MEd, BSDH, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55259759/debunking-myths-about-dental-implant-maintenance 

White coat hypertension: Not a benign condition

White coat hypertension at the dentist’s office is a serious condition that requires further monitoring and evaluation to ensure heart health. Dental hygienists can mitigate risk by discussing the risk factors of high blood pressure with patients.
Erika Lauren Serrano, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders
Link to Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55264870/white-coat-hypertension-not-a-benign-condition 

Become a Certified Orofacial myologist

How can you become an IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myoloigist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  Listen to Joy Lantz story.

The ADHA is not under attack: Hygienists are asking for change

As a profession, we’re in dire need of a strong association, as we are challenged routinely. But why the low membership in the ADHA, and how can interest be revived?
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, Chief editor, RDH magazine
Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55270913/the-adha-is-not-under-attack-hygienists-are-asking-for-change