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

High- and low-volume suction aids

July 24, 2025 • 5 mins
Struggling with suction in the operatory? Here are some safe and effective innovations in high- and low-volume evacuation tools you may want to introduce into your practice. Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH   Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55288042/clinical-tips-high-and-low-volume-suction-aids 
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The power of disconnecting: Finding peace in a hyperconnected world

July 22, 2025 • 6 mins
Discover how intentional disconnection from our hyperconnected world can help dental professionals reduce burnout, restore balance, and reclaim their well-being—both in and out of the operatory. Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT  Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55286545/the-power-of-disconnecting-finding-peace-in-a-hyperconnected-world
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QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer

July 17, 2025 • 10 mins
QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer. Tracee Dahm shares the importance of becoming trained in a life-saving skill that can prevent someone from committing suicide.
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Why should we care about the effects of mouth rinses on oral nitric oxide production?

July 15, 2025 • 8 mins
Could common oral rinses be causing more harm than good in patients? Discover how rinses may disrupt nitric oxide production—and what that means for whole-body health. Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55288053/why-should-we-care-about-the-effects-of-mouth-rinses-on-oral-nitric-oxide-production 
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The basics of dental unit waterlines: Part 2

July 10, 2025 • 11 mins
  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-waterli...
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A century of subordination: The historical barriers to dental hygienists' autonomy

July 8, 2025 • 13 mins
  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 
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The Key to Career Longevity with Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

July 3, 2025 • 12 mins
Katrina Klein shares her insights on ergonomic health and the benefits of muscle health.  
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Mentorship and advocacy in dental hygiene: Speak up for patients and one another

July 1, 2025 • 9 mins
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 Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55286217/mentorship-and-advocacy-in-dental-hygiene-speak-up-for-patients-and-one-another 
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An introduction to Interprofessionalism

June 26, 2025 • 5 mins
  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
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Dental Hygiene Autonomy: Defining the Paradigm with Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

June 24, 2025 • 21 mins
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?
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Nicotine Pouches: The Latest Trend with Alyssa Day BSDH, RDH

June 19, 2025 • 10 mins
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. 
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Where can we make a difference with Billie Lunt, MSDH, BA, RDH

June 17, 2025 • 13 mins
Billie Lunt shares her joy-filled attitude on life and teaching dental hygiene students.  Where can we all make a difference?
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Periodontal disease: A comorbidity? Part 1

June 12, 2025 • 11 mins
    Lara James, NTM, RDH, advocates for periodontal disease being classified as a comorbidity. Here’s why. Lara James, NTM, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55272301/periodontal-disease-a-comorbidity-part-1 
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Beyond squamous cell carcinoma: A spectrum of oral cavity malignancies

June 10, 2025 • 15 mins
  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 
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A Talk with Andreina Sucre on squamous cell carcinomas and more! :

June 5, 2025 • 8 mins
  A talk with the author!  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
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The role of AI in enhancing periodontal disease classification and diagnosis

June 3, 2025 • 10 mins
  Here's how AI is revolutionizing periodontal disease diagnosis, offering faster, more accurate detection and personalized treatment plans to improve patient care. Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273544/the-role-of-ai-in-enhancing-periodontal-disease-classification-and-diagnosis 
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Hygiene Mentor: How to carefully approach dental assistants about ultrasonic problem

May 29, 2025 • 4 mins
This dental hygienist feels it's disrespectful the way the assistants don't bundle instruments for the ultrasonic. How can you approach this problem in a fair manner? Amber Auger, MPH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/disinfection/article/55273545/hygiene-mentor-how-to-carefully-approach-dental-assistants-about-ultrasonic-problem
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RDH Rise with Brittany Cox

May 28, 2025 • 12 mins
Brittany Cox discusses her experience with burnout and sharing her story in a recent article, What burnout taught me about the career I still love.  Her passion is leading to a new series of solutions.  RDH Rise. https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55287305/what-burnout-taught-me-about-the-dental-hygiene-career-i-still-love
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Antidepressant Medications and Oral Health with Tracee Dahm

May 22, 2025 • 12 mins
An open discussion on depression and the effects of antidepressants on oral health.  Tracee Dahm discusses her recent article in RDH eVillage. Antidepressant medications and oral health | Registered Dental Hygienists
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The value of vitamin C for dental patients

May 20, 2025 • 7 mins

People who want to take steps toward staying healthy, including their oral health, need to remember the value of vitamin C. You can remind them about this handy and healthy option.

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55273163/the-value-of-vitamin-c-for-dental-patients
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