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Introducing the Boge Precision Duo™
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Discover the Boge Precision Duo™, PDT's latest innovation designed to help clinicians achieve exceptional precision, efficiency, and ergonomics. Hear from Dr. Emily Boge and PDT...
Aug. 6, 2026
Leading Educator Discusses Calculus
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Leading Clinician and Educator, Annie Walters, MSDH, RDH reviews calculus removal. She discusses quick and easy techniques to help hygienists and patients. As an expert practitioner...
March 3, 2026
New Waterpik™ Promax™ debuts at CMW 2026
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At Chicago Midwinter, Amanda Hill, RDH, BS shares what makes the new Waterpik™ Promax™ water flosser extraordinary. Powered by SMARTADVANCE™ mode, PROMAX advances patients to ...
March 3, 2026
Meet Quantium™: A Smarter Composite
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In this video, Dr. Nunez explains what defines a universal composite, the features clinicians value most, and what makes Quantium™ different. He also discusses clinical performance...
March 3, 2026

Patient Care

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Artificial intelligence is transforming periodontal care by helping dental hygienists detect subtle radiographic findings, improve patient education, and support more consistent...
Aug. 10, 2026
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Functional medicine health coaching helps patients turn dental recommendations into lasting lifestyle changes. By partnering with health coaches, dental teams can strengthen oral...
Aug. 10, 2026
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Here's how one New Hampshire-based nonprofit organization exposes a critical care gap for pediatric patients in underserved areas.
Aug. 6, 2026
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Adjunctive antimicrobial therapies can strengthen periodontal treatment beyond scaling and root planing. Explore the evidence behind at-home rinses, in-office chemotherapeutic...
Aug. 3, 2026

Ergonomics

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A Tale of Two Hygienists
Emily Boge joins Jessica Atkinson and David Torres for a frank conversation about hand instrumentation, ultrasonics, assessment, calibration, and why “thorough” should never mean...
June 10, 2026
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Early orthodontic problems are hiding in plain sight, and dental hygienists hold the key. Learn how to spot the signs, counsel families with confidence, and become the bridge ...
May 1, 2026
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Sensory processing differences affect how patients experience the dental environment. Learn how small adjustments in communication, environment, and pacing can improve comfort...
April 8, 2026
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Behind every periodontal and preventive care visit is a set of instruments and technologies that can either elevate clinical outcomes or compromise them—especially for early-career...
April 7, 2026

Infection Control

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This article explores how glove retrieval methods, dispenser placement, and emerging packaging designs may help strengthen operatory asepsis as practices refine their infection...
June 10, 2026
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Learn how rapid room turnover impacts infection control, highlighting key areas such as item reuse, sterilization protocols, and waterline testing to prevent cross-contamination...
Jan. 28, 2026
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HuFriedy Instrument Casettes
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

Pathology

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RDH Magazine Podcast
Camille Zenobia, PhD, joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston as she talks about her course on oral-systemic healing and where the microbiome meets the immune system at the upcoming...
July 14, 2026
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Dental hygienists are redefining their role in patient care by serving as clinicians, educators, detectives, and biological navigators. This perspective highlights how RDHs can...
June 30, 2026
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A nonhealing oral ulcer in a transplant patient may signal more than trauma. Understanding herpesvirus reactivation, immunosuppression, and atypical lesion patterns can help dental...
June 13, 2026
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AI-powered radiographic analysis is reshaping periodontal diagnosis by improving early detection, enhancing accuracy in clinical attachment level assessment, and supporting more...
June 10, 2026

Career & Profession

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Do you have a skewed understanding of efficiency in the op? Here's what it really means—as well as five easy ways to achieve it.
Aug. 4, 2026
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Employment perks shouldn't be limited to those that affect your working life. Here's how dental practices can enrich your life outside the operatory.
Aug. 3, 2026
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Mobile dental hygiene is transforming access to care for underserved patients. Learn how independent practice models, portable services, and the RDHAP pathway are empowering hygienists...
July 13, 2026
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A Tale of Two Hygienists
Prevention starts long before a patient sits in the chair. Discover how one hygienist is bringing oral health education directly into communities.
July 9, 2026

Learning Resources

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Join our webinar to explore glove materials, allergy mitigation, and ergonomic design strategies that enhance safety and performance. Register now to elevate your PPE expertise...
March 6, 2026
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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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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