RDH Magazine Podcast

Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat patients with special health-care needs. In Part 1 of this series, Brooke Crouch, RDH, shares expert insights from Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, on adapting care, improving comfort, and building confidence in special care dentistry.

Brooke Crouch, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265943/how-dental-hygienists-can-confidently-treat-special-needs-patients-insights-from-an-expert

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped dental hygiene in ways that are still unfolding today. In this exclusive feature, 18 dental hygiene experts share their biggest takeaways—and what they mean for the profession moving forward.

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA

Read by Brittany Duncan 

 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55275437/how-covid-19-changed-dental-hygiene-15-experts-share-key-lessons-for-the-future

"Supervised neglect" is no way to treat dental patients. If this is the situation in your practice, it may be time to look for a new position.

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

Read by Brittany Duncan 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55261992/hygiene-mentor-when-is-it-time-to-leave-an-office

Amid a nationwide dental hygienist shortage, nearly 40% of practices are struggling to fill positions. How can we improve patient care through dentist-hygienist communication?

Sally Aube, MSDH, RDH, CDA,

 

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55261519/enhancing-patient-treatment-outcomes-through-effective-dentist-hygienist-communication

This hygienist debunks four myths she learned in dental hygiene school and heard over the years about implant maintenance and offers some practical tips to provide the best implant care for patients.

Amy Lemons, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55259759/debunking-myths-about-dental-implant-maintenance 

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

Erika Lauren Serrano, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders

Link to Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55264870/white-coat-hypertension-not-a-benign-condition

How can you become an IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myoloigist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  Listen to Joy Lantz story.

As a profession, we’re in dire need of a strong association, as we are challenged routinely. But why the low membership in the ADHA, and how can interest be revived?

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, Chief editor, RDH magazine

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH 

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55270913/the-adha-is-not-under-attack-hygienists-are-asking-for-change

Vaping and the brain: Exposing the hidden risks

The effects of vaping on oral and overall health are still being studied. But enough negative effects have been shown for dental hygienists to discuss them with their patients who vape.

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

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55263799/vaping-and-the-brain-exposing-the-hidden-risks