RDH Magazine Podcast

Billie Lunt shares her joy-filled attitude on life and teaching dental hygiene students.  Where can we all make a difference?

Lara James, NTM, RDH, advocates for periodontal disease being classified as a comorbidity. Here’s why.

Lara James, NTM, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55272301/periodontal-disease-a-comorbidity-part-1

This article surveys several malignancies that can occur in the oral cavity—from salivary gland tumors to sarcomas—to highlight their presentations, pathology, and management.

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55271904/beyond-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-spectrum-of-oral-cavity-malignancies

A talk with the author! 

This article surveys several malignancies that can occur in the oral cavity—from salivary gland tumors to sarcomas—to highlight their presentations, pathology, and management.

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

 

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55271904/beyond-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-spectrum-of-oral-cavity-malignancies

Here's how AI is revolutionizing periodontal disease diagnosis, offering faster, more accurate detection and personalized treatment plans to improve patient care.

Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273544/the-role-of-ai-in-enhancing-periodontal-disease-classification-and-diagnosis

This dental hygienist feels it's disrespectful the way the assistants don't bundle instruments for the ultrasonic. How can you approach this problem in a fair manner?

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/disinfection/article/55273545/hygiene-mentor-how-to-carefully-approach-dental-assistants-about-ultrasonic-problem

Brittany Cox discusses her experience with burnout and sharing her story in a recent article, What burnout taught me about the career I still love.  Her passion is leading to a new series of solutions.  RDH Rise.

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55287305/what-burnout-taught-me-about-the-dental-hygiene-career-i-still-love

An open discussion on depression and the effects of antidepressants on oral health.  Tracee Dahm discusses her recent article in RDH eVillage.

Antidepressant medications and oral health | Registered Dental Hygienists

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55273163/the-value-of-vitamin-c-for-dental-patients

Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health.

Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55271562/the-influence-of-salivary-proteins