RDH Magazine Podcast

Preparing for Advance Degrees with Katie Pondolfino

Discussions with Katie Pondolfino and her focus on preparing students for advanced degrees through her Dental Pracitce Management Course

CDT codes D4341, D4342, plus charging for topical local anesthesia

Is it now standard to charge patients for topical local anesthesia when using codes D4341 and D4342 for periodontal scaling?
Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH
Connie Simmons, MA, BSDH, RDHhttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/dental-coding/article/55232930/cdt-codes-d4341-d4342-plus-charging-for-topical-local-anesthesia
 
Read by Jackie Sanders 

5 oral indicators of perimenopause

Do your patients realize that what they're experiencing may be related to perimenopause? RDHs may be the first to educate them about this life change.
Claudia Walder, BSDH, BA, RDH, CDA

Maximizing your investment in oral myofunctional therapy education

 
Learning to work with oral myofunctional disorders can be complex, but there is a solid path you can take to educate yourself and your patients, as you work collaboratively with other members of the health-care professions.
Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MASRead by Jackie Sanders 
 
Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55180123/maximizing-your-investment-in-oral-myofunctional-therapy-education-practical-applications-in-clinical-dental-settings

Expanding Hygiene Education

Sharing time with Ashley Smith and Daneshka Cantres-Vega.  Why they expanded their education and where they see themselves after graduation.

Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?

 
Originally developed as an immunosuppressant, rapamycin is now being studied for its wide-ranging potential in oral health—particularly in treating periodontitis, oral dysbiosis, and oral cancer.
Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH
 
Read by Jackie Sanders
Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/oral-systemic/article/55237017/is-rapamycin-the-next-big-breakthrough-in-periodontitis-and-oral-cancer-treatment 

Artificial intelligence: A new era for dental hygiene

 
AI is revolutionizing dentistry by boosting patient care, streamlining workflows, and expanding access to services through advanced tools like diagnostics, machine learning, and automation.
Kevin Ohashi Lopez, MHA, BSDH, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders
 
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55234385/artificial-intelligence-a-new-era-for-dental-hygiene

Bananas versus dental radiographs: Which has more radiation?

 
What has more radiation, bananas or dental x-rays? Here's an interesting way to explain how much radiation patients are exposed to during dental x-rays.
Lauren Godshall, RDH
Read by Jackie Sandershttps://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/radiology/article/55237562/bananas-versus-dental-radiographs-which-has-more-radiation

Leading in a new era: 6 ways young professionals can shape the future

 
As a young leader, there are many things to consider to develop a successful career and dental team. It begins with self-awareness and building relationships.
Brittany Cox, MA, RDHRead by Jackie Sanders
 
Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55233041/leading-in-a-new-era-6-ways-young-professionals-can-shape-the-future 

Chasing unicorns: Finding the perfect hygienist-doctor fit

 
It's up to all dentists and hygienists to work together to create a harmonious profession. This RDH sees both sides' outlooks and suggests how they can work better together.
Miranda Beeson, MS, BSDHRead by Jackie Sanders 
Article Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55139232/chasing-unicorns-finding-the-perfect-hygienist-doctor-fit