Many dental professionals are confused about how to get their dental unit waterlines to pass the safety test. In part two of this series, Amanda Hill explains how to interpret the test results, what to do if you fail, and some common myths around DUWL compliance.

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

 

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/water-safety/article/55282554/the-basics-of-dental-unit-waterlines-part-2

This is an unfiltered examination of the structural sexism embedded in dentistry, a profession that has long constrained the autonomy of hygienists under the pretext of safety and oversight.

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

 

Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55286333/a-century-of-subordination-the-historical-barriers-to-dental-hygienists-autonomy

Katrina Klein shares her insights on ergonomic health and the benefits of muscle health.

Supporting and collaborating with your fellow dental hygienists will boost the profession and patient care. Mentorship is a terrific way to begin.

 

Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH

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https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55286217/mentorship-and-advocacy-in-dental-hygiene-speak-up-for-patients-and-one-another

Bridging the gap between dentists and dental hygienists through stronger interprofessional collaboration could be the key to improving patient outcomes and advancing comprehensive oral care.

Whitney Foster, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55273548/an-introduction-to-interprofessionalism-in-dentistry

Derik Sven shares his professional insights on dental hygiene autonomy and defining the paradigm. Where did he find his passion to make a positive influence on our profession?

Spend time learning about the latest trend of nicotine pouches. Alyssa Day shares her knowledge on the adverse effects and the role of the RDH.

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

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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