RDH Magazine Podcast

Creating Sustainable Protocols for Implants

More than three million dental implants are placed annually. Hygienists can help protect implant longevity with biofilm control, advanced air polishing, and patient-centered care strategies.
Amber Auger, MPH, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/implant-maintenance/article/55311878/responsible-restorative-dentistry-creating-sustainable-protocols-for-implants

A Woman with Many Hats

Shelley Brown is a 2025 Award of Distinction Recipient. She is a writer, speaker, adjunct faculty, mother and wife all while keeping the balance. How does she manage success and a full schedule? 

Military Man to RDH: Onboarded for Success

Spend time with Paul Foster as he shares how he transitioned from a military career to dental hygiene. The onboarding program at Aspen Dental provided numerous benefits to him as a new graduate, and working with vendors supported his confidence.This episode is sponsored by Aspen Dental. To learn more, visit aspendental.com.

Dentist Deletes Hygienist’s Notes, Denies SRP

When a hygienist’s clinical judgment is dismissed and her documentation removed, it sparks serious questions about ethics, legal responsibility, and patient neglect.
Sarah Crow, RDH

Oral health barriers for autistic children

Autistic children face unique oral health challenges. Dental professionals and occupational therapists can collaborate to improve care, comfort, and outcomes in dental settings.
Samantha Stanley, OTD, OTR/LRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55300461/ot-and-rdh-collaboration-can-break-down-oral-health-barriers-for-autistic-children

RDH's Role in codiscovery and medical billing in dentistry

Dental hygienists are transforming dentistry by bridging clinical care and medical billing, boosting patient outcomes, reducing write-offs, and strengthening practice profitability through comprehensive assessments and codiscovery.
Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH
Read by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/insurance/article/55311212/why-dental-hygienists-are-essential-for-codiscovery-and-medical-billing-in-dentistry

Human Trafficking: What to look For with Kandice Swarthout

Kandice Swarthout has a passion to drive change and make us all aware of the dangers of human trafficking and watch for signs.  In addition, she lives a busy professional and personal life, but has found balance in a healthy diet and morning walks.

How dentistry’s treatment of lab techs mirrors today’s attacks on hygienists

Organized dentistry’s history of undermining credentialed professions reveals systemic failures, hidden risks, and patient harm—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability, and the future of dental hygiene.
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHARead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55312066/lessons-from-the-past-how-dentistrys-treatment-of-lab-techs-mirrors-todays-attacks-on-hygienists

Decoding the language of clinical attachment: What every hygienist needs to know

Clinical attachment level versus clinical attachment loss—what’s the difference? Discover why this distinction is vital for accurate periodontal diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning, and how understanding it can improve patient outcomes.
Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH
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Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RFRead by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55310252/decoding-the-language-of-clinical-attachment-what-every-hygienist-needs-to-know

What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and its oral manifestations?

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, linked to alcohol abuse and malnutrition, presents neurological and oral health risks. Dental hygienists can play a role in recognition and intervention.
Robyn Lynn Hack, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55317603/what-is-wernicke-korsakoff-syndrome-and-its-oral-manifestations