RDH Magazine Podcast

RDH Magazine Podcast

RDH Magazine Podcast is the community of voices you love from RDH Magazine, brought to your podcast feed every week. You can expect to gain education and have the RDH Magazine community in your ears to complement the content you enjoy online and in print each month.

Episodes

Smoking and Periodontal Disease

December 23, 2025 • 9 mins
Despite being the leading preventable cause of death, cancer, and gum disease, smoking remains a stubborn habit. Understanding why people start—and why many can’t stop—is key to helping patients quit and reclaim their health. Curstyn Molloy, BSDH, RDH  Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55322384/the-relationship-between-smoking-and-periodontal-disease-health-implications-and-improvements-with-...
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Growing in Dental Hygiene as a Clinician

December 18, 2025 • 16 mins
Amber Auger shares her enthusiasm for providing platforms to support the growth of the dental hygiene clinician. From Thrive in the Op to RDH Evolution.
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Oral Health Awareness Project

December 16, 2025 • 16 mins
Share time with Bethany Montoya as she talks about the creation of the Oral Health Awareness Project and the Lone Star Society.  Positive momentum and change for the dental hygiene community.
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The case for dental hygienists' autonomy: Charting the path forward

December 11, 2025 • 15 mins
Dental hygiene has its own version of Stockholm Syndrome—years of subordination have conditioned many hygienists to defend the very system that restricts them. Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55324570/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-charting-the-path-forward
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Intra and extraoral cancer screening

December 9, 2025 • 14 mins
When did you have your last oral cancer screening? The importance of intraoral and the new statistics confirming the significance of the extraoral.  Spend some quality time with Susan Cotten.
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The SAUCE Method for Avoiding Burnout

December 4, 2025 • 12 mins
Sasha Bryan shares her optimism to her interview and reveals her SAUCE method to help prevent burnout. She also discusses her tips and tricks on coordinating her schedule to provide quality patient care.   This episode is sponsored by Aspen Dental. To learn more, visit aspendental.com.
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Behind the label: Prioritizing dental product ingredient safety

December 4, 2025 • 7 mins
This article explores how hygienists can identify hidden allergens, minimize risks for medically complex patients, and choose safer, evidence-based products that support individualized, patient-centered care. India Chance, RDH, CDIPC Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/print/content/55320082
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Turbo-CR: The desiccant that is transforming dental hygiene practice

December 2, 2025 • 4 mins
If you've ever had trouble with your desiccants, look no further than the Turbo-CR. Annie Walters, MS, RDH, is here to explain why this new product is a game-changer. Annie Walters, MS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55312160/turbo-cr-the-desiccant-that-is-transforming-dental-hygiene-practice
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Mayo Clinic RDH

November 27, 2025 • 16 mins
Award of Distinction recipient Sarah Hoerler has a unique role at the Mayo Clinic.  Listen to her story and how she introduces students to the system that makes a difference with hospitalized patients.
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New Year Planning

November 25, 2025 • 11 mins
The New Year is quickly approaching.  As you begin to consider your goals/resolutions and plan your professional development, how can RDH support you?  Listen as Jackie Sanders shares the 2026 RDH platform.
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Dental Ergonomics and Instrument Design

November 20, 2025 • 9 mins
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect up to 96% of dental hygienists, leading to pain, fatigue, and lost income. Learn how adaptive curette designs reduce pinch force, muscle strain, and discomfort—helping clinicians protect their health while maintaining efficiency. Petra Wilder-Smith, DDS, DMD, PhD Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/ergonomics/instruments-handpieces/article/55310267/dental-ergonomics-and-ins...
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Creating Sustainable Protocols for Implants

November 18, 2025 • 7 mins
More than three million dental implants are placed annually. Hygienists can help protect implant longevity with biofilm control, advanced air polishing, and patient-centered care strategies. Amber Auger, MPH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/implant-maintenance/article/55311878/responsible-restorative-dentistry-creating-sustainable-protocols-for-implants

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A Woman with Many Hats

November 13, 2025 • 13 mins
Shelley Brown is a 2025 Award of Distinction Recipient. She is a writer, speaker, adjunct faculty, mother and wife all while keeping the balance. How does she manage success and a full schedule? 
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Military Man to RDH: Onboarded for Success

November 12, 2025 • 11 mins

Spend time with Paul Foster as he shares how he transitioned from a military career to dental hygiene. The onboarding program at Aspen Dental provided numerous benefits to him as a new graduate, and working with vendors supported his confidence. This episode is sponsored by Aspen Dental. To learn more, visit aspendental.com.

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Dentist Deletes Hygienist’s Notes, Denies SRP

November 11, 2025 • 7 mins
When a hygienist’s clinical judgment is dismissed and her documentation removed, it sparks serious questions about ethics, legal responsibility, and patient neglect. Sarah Crow, RDH
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Oral health barriers for autistic children

November 6, 2025 • 9 mins
Autistic children face unique oral health challenges. Dental professionals and occupational therapists can collaborate to improve care, comfort, and outcomes in dental settings. Samantha Stanley, OTD, OTR/L Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55300461/ot-and-rdh-collaboration-can-break-down-oral-health-barriers-for-autistic-children
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RDH's Role in codiscovery and medical billing in dentistry

November 4, 2025 • 9 mins

Dental hygienists are transforming dentistry by bridging clinical care and medical billing, boosting patient outcomes, reducing write-offs, and strengthening practice profitability through comprehensive assessments and codiscovery.

Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/insurance/article/55311212/why-dental-hygienists-are-essential-for-codiscovery-and-medical-billing-in-dentistry

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Human Trafficking: What to look For with Kandice Swarthout

October 30, 2025 • 12 mins
Kandice Swarthout has a passion to drive change and make us all aware of the dangers of human trafficking and watch for signs.  In addition, she lives a busy professional and personal life, but has found balance in a healthy diet and morning walks.
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How dentistry’s treatment of lab techs mirrors today’s attacks on hygienists

October 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Organized dentistry’s history of undermining credentialed professions reveals systemic failures, hidden risks, and patient harm—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability, and the future of dental hygiene. Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55312066/lessons-from-the-past-how-dentistrys-treatment-of-lab-techs-mirrors-todays-attacks-on...
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Decoding the language of clinical attachment: What every hygienist needs to know

October 23, 2025 • 14 mins
Clinical attachment level versus clinical attachment loss—what’s the difference? Discover why this distinction is vital for accurate periodontal diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning, and how understanding it can improve patient outcomes. Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH ,  Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55310252/decoding-the-language-of-clinical...
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