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

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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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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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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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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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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May 15, 2025 10 mins
Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health. Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55271562/the-influence-of-salivary-proteins
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The differences in dentistry and dental hygiene have led to some deep divides through the years. What can hygienists do about this? Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55273454/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-part-i-defining-the-paradigm
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  When it comes to disclosing solution, some love it, some are happy to have left it in hygiene school. Bethany Montoya highlights reasons you might want to add it to your arsenal. Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH   Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273780/the-benefits-of-disclosing-solution 
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  The US Surgeon General has raised concerns about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers. Dental professionals should monitor and educate adolescent patients on maintaining overall and oral health. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH   Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273808/anxiety-and-depression-among-us-teens 
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May 1, 2025 9 mins
  We hit the ground running and don’t stop until lunch (if even then) so frequently that being dehydrated is almost a way of life. Learn more about how important hydration is to a full, productive life. Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/55277117/wellness-corner-we-are-not-part-camel-the-real-cost-of-working-dehydrated 
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April 29, 2025 7 mins

Various dental procedures may help reduce the occurrence of dentinal hypersensitivity. However, what works every time is a laser! Learn more from Angie Wallace, RDH, about how you can help your patients. Angie Wallace, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/55271094/laser-treatments-for-sensitive-teeth?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS250325172&utm_mediu...

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How did Westmoreland County Community College raise funds to send 19 students to a live board review?

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April 22, 2025 6 mins
There are a variety of tools to assist your patients who have proprioception dysfunction. But first, what is it, and how can it affect dental care? Lisa Curbow, BAAS, RDH, CDP Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/home-care/article/55279278/get-a-grip-how-to-help-dental-patients-with-proprioception-dysfunction?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS250325172&utm_medium=em...
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When it comes to polishing, one size does not fit all. Katrina Klein has recommendations to improve the experience for pros and patients. Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265000/selective-polishing-a-new-era-in-dental-hygiene 
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Among the many discomforts dental patients may experience, thrush is a tricky one. There are many different causes, and several different treatments that may work better than others. Lisa Chan, DDS , Aubrey Glassberg, BS     Read by: Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/print/content/55279308 
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April 10, 2025 15 mins
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?  Spend time with Melia Lewis as she shares her passions from instrument sharpening to starting a non-profit for cancer patients.  She has a wealth of knowledge to assist you with your next step.
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  Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat patients with special health-care needs. In Part 1 of this series, Brooke Crouch, RDH, shares expert insights from Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, on adapting care, improving comfort, and building confidence in special care dentistry. Brooke Crouch, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265943/how-dental-hygienists-can-confidently-treat-special-needs-pati...
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  The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped dental hygiene in ways that are still unfolding today. In this exclusive feature, 18 dental hygiene experts share their biggest takeaways—and what they mean for the profession moving forward. Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA Read by Brittany Duncan    https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55275437/how-covid-19-changed-dental-hygiene-15-experts-share-key-lessons-for-the-future 
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April 1, 2025 4 mins
  "Supervised neglect" is no way to treat dental patients. If this is the situation in your practice, it may be time to look for a new position. Amber Auger, MPH, RDH Read by Brittany Duncan  https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55261992/hygiene-mentor-when-is-it-time-to-leave-an-office 
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March 27, 2025 13 mins

Looking for some motivation?  Spend time with Tiffany Wuebben, "The Hygienepreneur" as she discusses her coaching platforms and the launch of her second book, Culture Catalyst.

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