RDH Magazine Podcast

ICYMI: Why patient self-medication with dietary supplements matters to dental hygienists

Many patients don't disclose their use of dietary supplements because they don’t realize they should. But it's a key part of a patient's medical history, and information hygienists should ask about.
 
Article by Tom Viola, RPh, CCP
 
Read the article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/14287186/why-patient-selfmedication-with-dietary-supplements-matters-to-dental-hygienists 

Jackie Chats with Ryan Rutar, MA, BS, BA, RDH

An open discussion with Ryan Rutar, MA, BS, BA, RDH Co-Founder of Pearly White Prevention, speaker and author. Learn more about his post-Covid experience with thyroid health and share his insights into meditation.

ICYMI: What fingernails say about oral-systemic health

COVID nails? Muehrcke’s lines? What you can learn about a patient with a look at their nails will surprise you.
 
Editor's note: This article appeared in the December 2022 print edition of RDH magazine. 
 
Read the article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14285710/what-fingernails-say-about-oralsystemic-health 
 
 
 

Jackie Chats with Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

On this episode Jackie is joined by Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT, founder of ErgoFitLife. As a certified body builder, speaker, author and ergonomic assessment specialist, Katrina shares how important exercise and equipment can be. 

ICYMI: How the Body Communicates via its Spit

An audio version of  "How the Body Communicates via its Spit" from RDH Magazine!
 
Read the article HERE: https://digital.rdhmag.com/rdhmag/20230102/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=34#pg36 

Jackie Chats with Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

An open discussion with Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS owner of Polished Posture. Stephanie and Jackie talk everything ergonomic, from in office coaching to podium presence and maintaining the busy life balance.

ICYMI: Dentinal hypersensitivity - Common causes and possible solutions

Dentinal hypersensitivity has plagued clinicians and patients since the beginning of the dental profession. Here's a look at common causes and possible solutions. Article by Bethany Montoya, RDH
 
Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14279022/the-many-faces-of-dentinal-hypersensitivity

Jackie Chats with Brianne Novaes, CPT

On this episode, Jackie is joined for an open discussion with Brianne Novaes, a certified personal trainer who has built programs to support the ergonomics of the dental professional. 
 
Briannes Site: https://www.builtbybrianne.com/contact 

ICYMI: C-reactive protein tests: The right way to use them

C-reactive protein has an extremely diverse causality, can be difficult to interpret, and shouldn’t be used as an isolated test. Knowing your numbers is key for all disease prevention, and this is another avenue to explore for checking overall wellness. Article by Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH
 
Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/oral-systemic/article/14287624/call-in-the-troops-creactive-protein-is-on-the-loose

Jackie Chats with Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

An open discussion with Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH, the owner of BloomRDH about the power of setting goals. Kim shares guidance for the new graduate and speaks about Dental Hygiene Seminars.