RDH Magazine Podcast

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, looks at the oral-systemic effects of sugar alcohols and natural sweeteners.

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL

Read by Jackie Sanders 

Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55134326/sugar-alcohols-natural-sweeteners-and-oral-health-part-2

Getting back to the passion of grass roots dental hygiene.  Embracing the big picture with Tony Meyerkord and partnering with fellow dental hygienist to inspire yourself.

With sugar substitutes gaining traction in the fight against dental caries and health issues, dental professionals should educate patients on the pros and cons of these sweet alternatives.

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL

Read by Jackie Sanders

Spend time with Katie Pondolfino as we discuss sweetners and the benefits of pure honey.  Then listen as we discuss welcoming the new graduate into your practice and the benefits you may offer one another.

This hygienist started to feel uneasy about how she was told to approach patients. A simple mindset adjustment made all the difference in her enjoyment of dental hygiene.

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

Article Link: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55129375/work-too-hard-to-get-patients-to-like-you-theres-a-better-way

Andreina Sucre shares her insights to identifying oral pathology with our patients.  Hear how you can acquire a template for identifying and charting what you are seeing.

There's a new wave of gel desiccants that are showing statistically significant results as an adjunctive treatment to SRP. They just might make your life in the op easier!

Annie Walters, MS, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/periodontitis/article/55137638/the-role-of-desiccants-in-the-management-of-periodontitis

Juli Kagan provides insights from clinical stretching to exhale breaths, tricks to take care of you while taking care of patients.

Flouride has had its share of controversy, with the latest centered on dental implants. How much does it help patients with implants? 

Lynn Pencek, MS, RDH

Read by: Jackie Sanders 

Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/fluoride/article/55129312/is-fluoride-varnish-safe-for-dental-implants

Summer McMenamin discusses her recent article on Oral Health Equity and how you can take a proactive step in making a difference.