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Recently at GNYDM 2025, India Chance (RDH, CDIPC, Certified Compliance Consultant) explains why daily cleaning of suction lines with a non-foaming cleaner used in combination ...
Dec. 11, 2025
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Letitia Hill feels like she's "made it" by receiving this award, and hopes her experiences will help her mentor others.
Nov. 5, 2025
RDH Award of distinction
The AOD award is a culmination of everything Debora has worked for throughout her career. She's honored to be part of such an elite group of professionals.
Oct. 29, 2025
GUM/RDH Award of Distinction
This award feels very valuable to Shelley Brown. She appreciates that her patients in public health, who sometimes go unnoticed, receive some recognition along with her.
Oct. 14, 2025

Patient Care

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The integration of biological dentistry, advanced diagnostics, and patient education transforms dental hygiene into a holistic, preventive practice that addresses root causes ...
Dec. 30, 2025
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This new peer-reviewed journal showcases how clinicians' communication styles and behavior modifications can significantly influence patient engagement, bridging research and ...
Dec. 22, 2025
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pregnancy and oral health
Pregnancy heightens periodontal risk, yet education and timely nonsurgical therapy can improve outcomes. Here's why oral health literacy is critical for expectant patients.
Dec. 18, 2025
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interprofessional collaboration
Older adults in assisted living face high periodontal risk, yet caregiver training remains limited. Improving caregiver oral health education could dramatically elevate residents...
Dec. 14, 2025

Ergonomics

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Small, strategic microbreaks can reduce pain, restore circulation, and protect your musculoskeletal health, helping you feel better both chairside and at home.
Dec. 12, 2025
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Posture myths are holding hygienists back. Strength, movement, and postural variability—not static “perfect posture”—are the true keys to ergonomic longevity.
Nov. 25, 2025
No more death grip! Grab items in your op with a light touch.
Maintaining hand health is crucial for dental hygienists' careers. Here's expert advice on how to prevent hand pain and injury over time.
Nov. 13, 2025
Dental hygienists should provide as much care as they can from the 11 to 1 o'clock position.
Twisting into awkward positions during care? Here are ergonomic clock positions that reduce pain, protect your body, and help you practice comfortably for the long haul.
Oct. 31, 2025

Infection Control

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Implementing dental instrument cassettes can elevate safety, efficiency, and patient trust. See how one hygienist’s journey shows the lasting impact on workflow and clinical excellence...
Oct. 6, 2025
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Whooping cough is on the rise in the US. Here's what health-care workers can do to prevent and treat it.
Whooping cough cases are rising sharply in the US—making prevention, vaccination, and precautions critical.
Sept. 17, 2025
September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month.
The Association for Dental Safety launches DICAM 2025 with weekly infection prevention topics, toolkits, and Ask ADS to elevate dental safety for teams and patients.
Aug. 13, 2025
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The more you know about how to keep your ultrasonic cleaner running at its best, the better off your practice will be. Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, outlines five must-dos to make...
Aug. 11, 2025

Pathology

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For many older adults, the transition to complete edentulism is both a clinical and emotional hurdle. But complete edentulism is not the end of oral care; it is the beginning ...
Nov. 20, 2025
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Crystal structure of human collagenase-3 (MMP-13)
Collagenases link oral health to systemic disease. Explore how MMP activity drives periodontal destruction, influences cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological conditions, ...
Oct. 6, 2025
Eikenella corrodens (Ec) if often harmless but can cause trouble when the mucosal barrier is broken, or the host’s immune system is weakened.
Eikenella corrodens is usually a quiet oral resident, but under the right conditions it shifts from harmless commensal to dangerous opportunistic pathogen.
Sept. 11, 2025
Myra Nikitas, RDH, CPHDH, left, and Mary Duquette, BS, RDH, CPHDH, are the founders of Traveling Tooth Fairies.
Traveling Tooth Fairies bring free dental care to New Hampshire schools, helping kids overcome barriers to oral health with preventive treatments and education.
Sept. 3, 2025

Career & Profession

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perio charting
By integrating technology, visual aids, and strategic charting practices, dental hygienists can streamline their workflow, improve patient engagement, and focus on meaningful ...
Jan. 8, 2026
DHS board exams
Are you ready for your dental hygiene board exams? If you're already practicing, do you remember what you learned? Take the Dental Hygiene Seminars quizzes and find out.
Jan. 6, 2026
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reduce stress
These simple yet effective methods will help you close stress response cycles, build resilience, maintain well-being, and avoid human giver syndrome.
Jan. 6, 2026
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RDH advocacy
In 2025, dental hygienists redefined their profession by increasing collaboration, embracing new technologies, and advocating for oral health as an integral part of overall well...
Dec. 17, 2025

Learning Resources

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Sept. 26, 2025
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Don’t wait for a compliance shock—learn how to keep your dental unit waterlines safe and spotless in this free e-book.
Aug. 26, 2025
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 Your hand instruments shape your care—are they helping or holding you back? RDH magazine brings you a practical, evidence-based guide to smarter hand instrumentation...
June 16, 2025
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Download this e-book with exclusive content to help ensure your dental team is following the latest in IC best practices.
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