RDH Magazine Podcast

PFA's & Dental Floss

Tracy Dahm takes a dive into research and shares her findings on PFA's and the dental floss we recommend.  Listen as we discuss her recent article.

Clinical tips: Selecting hygiene hand instruments

Dentists and dental hygienists need to rely on hand instruments in order to do their job. Therefore, it's important to choose the right tools that work for you.
Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDHRead by Jackie SandersRead Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/ergonomics/instruments-handpieces/article/55126766/clinical-tips-selecting-hygiene-hand-instruments?preview-mode=true&now=undefined 

Oral Systemic Educator Certificate Program Earns Accreditation

Jamie Dooley shares the news of receiving the accreditation and talks about a complimentary program offered to support the dental hygienist community for National Dental Hygiene month.

Social selling the truth

Social media has the power to both educate and influence users like never before. As dental professionals, it's paramount to make sure patients are educated properly when it comes to oral care.
Lisa Watson, BA, MClSc, RDH Read by: Jackie Sanders, RDH Read Article Here
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55126948/social-selling-the-truth-the-dental-hygienists-role-in-closing-the-dental-curiosity-gap-influenced-by-social-media?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS240925082&utm_medium=email&utm_source=DEC_DIQ+Morning+Briefing 

Timing and Community

Timing and Community. How do you know when you are where you were meant to be and the power of your community.  Billie Lunt talks about her journey and her drive to support students.

MicroCare Medical Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes: Elevating the standard of disinfection

These new disinfectant wipes from MicroCare check many of the boxes in daily practice for infection control. KOLs shared their feedback.
Annie Walters, MS, RDHThis article is sponsored by MicroCare:https://www.rdhmag.com/sponsored/article/55055870/microcare-medical-spec-clean-disinfectant-wipes-elevating-the-standard-of-disinfection?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS240605066&utm_medium=email&utm_source=RDH+eVillage+%26+Product

Are you interested in Oral Myofunctional?

Listen as Karese Laguere shares her insights from clinical hygiene to owning your own practice. Where to begin.

Is dental hygiene a 10-year career?

With all the turnover in the field of dental hygiene since the pandemic, some are questioning the longevity of this career. Amanda Hill weighs in.
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPCRead by: Jackie Sanders, RDH Read Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55055772/is-dental-hygiene-a-10-year-career

Radiation Induced Xerostomia

A recent pilot study finds help for radiation induced xerostomia.  Listen as Kayla Marks tells us how she was involved and what the positive results were.

3 easy steps if you fail a dental unit waterline test

Did you flunk your DUWL test? Don't panic! Follow these three steps and you'll be good in no time. Then find out where your problem is.
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPCRead by: Jackie Sanders Sponsored by: ProEdgeRead article here: https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/water-safety/article/55127895/3-easy-steps-if-you-fail-a-dental-unit-waterline-test