Wondering how to find joy in your clinical day?  Listen to Amber Auger discuss why she created Thrive in the Op and how her success has driven her to create a live summit in October titled Thrive Chairside.

Tracy Ross, MEd, RDH, explores the nature of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), revealing some of its diseases, outlining the relation to periodontal and oral conditions, and discussing the current state of vaccination efforts.

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/oral-systemic/article/55293102/the-complex-epstein-barr-virus-understanding-its-systemic-impact-and-oral-implications

Reflections on a session with Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof 2024 reveal a lingering problem in dentistry.

Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF

 

Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55293114/the-chronic-disease-no-one-is-talking-about

In just seven weeks, the Oral Health Awareness Project launched a bold PR campaign to elevate RDH recognition, defend education standards, and protect public health. Join us.

Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA

Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55306582/rdhs-take-action-national-movement-launched-to-raise-standards-and-public-awareness

Driven by purpose, this dental team delivers personalized, quality care, driven by metrics.  Hear how Rachel has supported success with her practice and dental hygiene team.

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, EFDA

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55293064/9-things-every-hygienist-should-know-about-dental-ai

The outdated model of today's dentistry is rooted in professional dependency and cloaked in the language of supervision.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, FADHA

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55293010/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-the-economics-of-dentistry

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://www.aspendental.com/ 

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.

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