RDH Magazine Podcast

The Dangers of Nicotine Pouches

Everything I didn't know about nicotine pouches and the dangers within.  Sherri Warshaw shares her wealth of knowledge on the subject.

Say "Yes": How it Changed One Hygienists Career Path

Rachel Norwood said "Yes" to a job at a hospital.  What she didn't know was that this role would lead her to a passion for working with the elderly and supporting their caregivers.

Get out of the Box

As dental hygienist, we often put ourselves in a box and limit our options for professional growth.  Jasmine Hayley shares her insights on focusing outside our normal parameters.

Ditching the lead shield? What you should know before doing so

The ADA’s updated radiation guidelines recommend ditching lead aprons. But before you make any changes, learn what every dental hygienist needs to know about state laws and patient safety.
Sue Scherer, MEd, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55324475/what-dental-hygienists-should-know-before-ditching-the-lead-shield

Ergonomic Longevity

Posture myths are holding hygienists back. Strength, movement, and postural variability—not static “perfect posture”—are the true keys to ergonomic longevity.
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPTRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/ergonomics/article/55321001/rethinking-movement-posture-and-ergonomic-longevity-for-dental-hygienists

Smoking and Periodontal Disease

Despite being the leading preventable cause of death, cancer, and gum disease, smoking remains a stubborn habit. Understanding why people start—and why many can’t stop—is key to helping patients quit and reclaim their health.
Curstyn Molloy, BSDH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55322384/the-relationship-between-smoking-and-periodontal-disease-health-implications-and-improvements-with-quitting

Growing in Dental Hygiene as a Clinician

Amber Auger shares her enthusiasm for providing platforms to support the growth of the dental hygiene clinician. From Thrive in the Op to RDH Evolution.

Oral Health Awareness Project

Share time with Bethany Montoya as she talks about the creation of the Oral Health Awareness Project and the Lone Star Society.  Positive momentum and change for the dental hygiene community.

The case for dental hygienists' autonomy: Charting the path forward

Dental hygiene has its own version of Stockholm Syndrome—years of subordination have conditioned many hygienists to defend the very system that restricts them.
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHARead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55324570/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-charting-the-path-forward

Intra and extraoral cancer screening

When did you have your last oral cancer screening? The importance of intraoral and the new statistics confirming the significance of the extraoral.  Spend some quality time with Susan Cotten.