RDH Magazine Podcast

Dental AI: 9 things every hygienist should know

AI empowers dental hygienists to be more accurate, efficient, and patient-focused. Embracing dental AI doesn’t mean losing the human touch. It means amplifying your skills.
Melissa Turner, CHO, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDARead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55293064/9-things-every-hygienist-should-know-about-dental-ai 

Dental Hygienists' Autonomy

The outdated model of today's dentistry is rooted in professional dependency and cloaked in the language of supervision. Its sole purpose lies in gatekeeping and financial control.
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHARead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55293010/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-the-economics-of-dentistry

Forensics, Academia and Being a Clinician with Kimberly Erdman, EdD, RDH, FAADH, FADHA

From forensics to academia and back to the clinician.  Enjoy hearing the journey of professional transitions from Kimberly A. Erdman, EdD, RDH, FAADH, FADHA
Thank you to Aspen Dental for sponsoring this episode! Learn more: https://aspendental.jobs/RDHpodcast

White Coat Hypertension

White coat hypertension at the dentist’s office is a serious condition that requires further monitoring and evaluation to ensure heart health. Erika Lauren shares how to mitigate risk by discussing the risk factors of high blood pressure with patients.

Revitalizing gingival health: SRP with glycine-based air polishing

A case study on scaling and root planing with glycine-based air polishing.
Amber Auger, MPH, RDH
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/air-polishing/article/55288229/revitalizing-gingival-health-a-case-study-on-srp-with-glycine-based-air-polishing

High- and low-volume suction aids

Struggling with suction in the operatory? Here are some safe and effective innovations in high- and low-volume evacuation tools you may want to introduce into your practice.
Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55288042/clinical-tips-high-and-low-volume-suction-aids 

The power of disconnecting: Finding peace in a hyperconnected world

Discover how intentional disconnection from our hyperconnected world can help dental professionals reduce burnout, restore balance, and reclaim their well-being—both in and out of the operatory.
Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55286545/the-power-of-disconnecting-finding-peace-in-a-hyperconnected-world

QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer

QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer. Tracee Dahm shares the importance of becoming trained in a life-saving skill that can prevent someone from committing suicide.

Why should we care about the effects of mouth rinses on oral nitric oxide production?

Could common oral rinses be causing more harm than good in patients? Discover how rinses may disrupt nitric oxide production—and what that means for whole-body health.
Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMTRead by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55288053/why-should-we-care-about-the-effects-of-mouth-rinses-on-oral-nitric-oxide-production 

The basics of dental unit waterlines: Part 2

 
Many dental professionals are confused about how to get their dental unit waterlines to pass the safety test. In part two of this series, Amanda Hill explains how to interpret the test results, what to do if you fail, and some common myths around DUWL compliance.
Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
 
Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/water-safety/article/55282554/the-basics-of-dental-unit-waterlines-part-2