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dental hygienists will avoid pain by using the proper stool at work
Are you sitting correctly on your dental stool? Discover how proper stool adjustment can reduce pain, improve posture, and support a longer, healthier hygiene career.
June 25, 2025
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Philips Oral Healthcare offers something for everyone so dental professionals can feel confident recommending tools and whitening solutions that fit patients’ needs.
June 4, 2025
Tips for Working Around a Lingual Permanent Retainer
These tips will help you successfully tackle something that most dental hygienists dread: cleaning permanent retainers.
May 20, 2025
RDH Quik Chat: Profisil Fluoride Varnish
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Annie Walters is joined by Kelsey Miller with Kettenbach. Kelsey explains the benefits of Profisil Fluoride Varnish, and why it's a good product to recommend to patients.
March 27, 2025

Patient Care

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Patients receive better care when medical and dental professionals collaborate and use EHRs.
Integrated electronic health records can bridge dentistry and medicine—enhancing care, coordination, and outcomes through global collaboration and standardized oral health data...
Aug. 5, 2025
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Amber Auger, RDH, offers suggestions for a stress-free introduction to xrays for pediatric patients
Aug. 5, 2025
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COSLUS C20 and E40 water flossers provide effective, user-friendly solutions for at-home oral care. Designed to improve hygiene habits and support patient compliance through accessible...
Aug. 1, 2025
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Reflections on a session with Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof 2024 reveal a lingering problem in dentistry.
July 21, 2025

Ergonomics

ergonomic tips for using a mirror in dental hygiene
Ergonomics expert Stephanie Botts says new hygiene graduates should master indirect vision early. It protects your posture, prevents pain, and sets you up for a long and healthy...
July 21, 2025
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The hands of a dental hygienist
Clinicians and hygienists are more prone to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to their intricate work with their hands. Prevent MSDs instead of treating them with these essential...
July 7, 2025
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squats are a good exercise to help dental hygienists avoid MSDs
Up to 96% of dental hygienists experience musculoskeletal pain—discover how regular exercise and strength training can help prevent MSDs and support long-term career health.
June 10, 2025
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How to avoid injury from chicken wing in dental hygiene practice
Many of us are guilty of the chicken wing and might not even know how to change it. These tips will help you avoid the pain from this common misstep in dental hygiene practice...
May 23, 2025

Infection Control

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Gloved hands holding air polisher and erythritol powder
So what’s the big deal about erythritol air polishing powder? Isn’t glycine good enough? Karen Davis, BSDH, RDH, breaks down the benefits of using erythritol powder in the op....
July 24, 2025
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Understanding tuberculosis
Learn more about active tuberculosis, a highly contagious infectious disease. The author provides infection control guidelines for health-care workers and a protocol for screening...
July 2, 2025
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waterline system in a dental office
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...
June 16, 2025
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Hygienists play a critical role in preventing infection by maintaining clean, safe dental unit waterlines. The SAFEWater Solution from Sterisil offers an easy, effective way to...
June 1, 2025

Pathology

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woman get lip fillers
As the popularity of lip fillers skyrockets, so do complications. Dental hygienists are increasingly in the front row of this evolving reality, where oral and perioral tissues...
July 10, 2025
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gloved hand holding a test tube of the Epstein-Barr virus
Tracy Ross, MEd, RDH, explores the nature of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), revealing some of its diseases, outlining the relation to periodontal and oral conditions, and discussing...
July 9, 2025
dental hygienists should be aware of the various types of cancers
There is much to learn about cancers of the oral cavity. Andreina Sucre shares some great information with her peers to help chairside hygienists in their operatories.
June 17, 2025
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NPS may be on the rise and early intervention is crucial for dental hygienists
Necrotizing periodontal disease represents the most destructive and rapidly progressing form of periodontal disease. Do you know how to treat it?
June 17, 2025

Career & Profession

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More states are stepping up to take part in the Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact.
The Interstate Dental & Dental Hygiene Licensure Compact is building significant momentum with legislation passing in multiple chambers across the country.
Aug. 6, 2025
RDHs learn about the Oral Health Awareness Project at RDH UOR.
In just seven weeks, the Oral Health Awareness Project launched a bold PR campaign to elevate RDH recognition, defend education standards, and protect public health. Join us.
July 30, 2025
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the hygiene department should keep up on metrics to enhance patient care
Driven by purpose, this dental team delivers personalized, high-quality care—guided by values, inspired by impact, and measured by metrics that reflect real patient outcomes.
July 17, 2025
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dental staff should develop emotional intelligence to help things go smoothly
Emotional intelligence shapes dental office teams—by fostering empathy, teamwork, and a thriving, emotionally aware workplace culture.
July 9, 2025

Learning Resources

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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.
Dec. 20, 2024
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Download this exclusive e-book for a deep dive into the benefits of hydroxyapatite with DH expert Anne O. Rice.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Download this exclusive e-book with tips from experts on how to grow your career in dental hygiene.
Dec. 19, 2024