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January 28, 2025 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, RDH

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/dental-coding/article/55232930/cdt-codes-d4341-d4342-plus-charging-for-topical-local-anesthesia

Read by Jackie Sanders
10 min
January 23, 2025 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
8 min
January 21, 2025 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, MAS

Read 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
14 min
January 16, 2025 Expanding Hygiene Education
Sharing time with Ashley Smith and Daneshka Cantres-Vega. Why they expanded their education and where they see themselves after graduation.
16 min
January 14, 2025 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
11 min
January 09, 2025 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, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55234385/artificial-intelligence-a-new-era-for-dental-hygiene
8 min
January 07, 2025 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 Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/radiology/article/55237562/bananas-versus-dental-radiographs-which-has-more-radiation
6 min
January 02, 2025 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, RDH

Read 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
10 min
December 31, 2024 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, BSDH
Read by Jackie Sanders
Article Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55139232/chasing-unicorns-finding-the-perfect-hygienist-doctor-fit
12 min
December 26, 2024 The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health
Knowing how different vitamins affect oral and overall health will help you advise patients in their dietary choices.

Written By: Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH
Read By: Jackie Sanders

Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55234622/the-skinny-on-fat-soluble-vitamins-and-their-relationship-to-oral-health
10 min

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