RDH Magazine Podcast

RDH Rise with Brittany Cox

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

Antidepressant Medications and Oral Health with Tracee Dahm

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

The value of vitamin C for dental patients

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

The influence of salivary proteins

Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health.
Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSHRead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55271562/the-influence-of-salivary-proteins

The case for dental hygienists’ autonomy, part I: Defining the paradigm

The differences in dentistry and dental hygiene have led to some deep divides through the years. What can hygienists do about this?
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHARead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55273454/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-part-i-defining-the-paradigm

The benefits of disclosing solution

 
When it comes to disclosing solution, some love it, some are happy to have left it in hygiene school. Bethany Montoya highlights reasons you might want to add it to your arsenal.
Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH
 
Read by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273780/the-benefits-of-disclosing-solution 

Anxiety and depression among US teens

 
The US Surgeon General has raised concerns about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers. Dental professionals should monitor and educate adolescent patients on maintaining overall and oral health.
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH
 
Read by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273808/anxiety-and-depression-among-us-teens 

Working Dehydrated: The Real Cost

 
We hit the ground running and don’t stop until lunch (if even then) so frequently that being dehydrated is almost a way of life. Learn more about how important hydration is to a full, productive life.
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPTRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/55277117/wellness-corner-we-are-not-part-camel-the-real-cost-of-working-dehydrated 

Laser treatments for sensitive teeth

Various dental procedures may help reduce the occurrence of dentinal hypersensitivity. However, what works every time is a laser! Learn more from Angie Wallace, RDH, about how you can help your patients.Angie Wallace, RDH
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/55271094/laser-treatments-for-sensitive-teeth?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS250325172&utm_medium=email&utm_source=RDH+eVillage 

Funds Raised! 19 Students Attend Live Board Review

How did Westmoreland County Community College raise funds to send 19 students to a live board review?