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Videos

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
TheraBreath launches new Toothpaste Line at Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting
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Get the inside scoop about TheraBreath's New Toothpaste Line from hygienist Ashleigh, one of TheraBreath's professional educators. She gives us everything we need to know and ...
March 3, 2026
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Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth (Dr. Jen) joins Dr. Pamela Maragliano to talk about how Dr. Jen’s oral care products can help target inflammation and promote overall health in the microbiome...
March 2, 2026

Patient Care

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Dry mouth is often dismissed as minor, yet declining salivary function may be one of dentistry’s earliest warning signs—revealing far more about inflammation, microbiomes, and...
March 11, 2026
For years, many clinicians have relied on the “8-mm rule” as the gold standard for high-volume evacuation—but emerging evidence suggests bore size alone may not determine real...
March 11, 2026
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Klotho—often called a “longevity protein”—is gaining attention for its role in inflammation control, tissue repair, and biological aging. New research links low klotho levels ...
March 10, 2026
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Worn ultrasonic inserts can quietly reduce scaling efficiency, increase clinician fatigue, and even compromise patient care. Get the key wear thresholds, manufacturer guide updates...
March 10, 2026

Ergonomics

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A Tale of Two Hygienists
Do you have a "butter knife" in your cassette? Most hygienists struggle to find time for instrument maintenance, leading to hand fatigue and burnished calculus. Discover how Christine...
Feb. 4, 2026
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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

Infection Control

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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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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

Pathology

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Oral pathology depends on more than quick recognition—it requires trained, intentional observation. Strengthening visual assessment and documentation skills helps dental hygienists...
March 11, 2026
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Sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea affect millions yet remain largely undiagnosed. Hygienists play a critical role in early screening, airway health, and prevention...
Feb. 17, 2026
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RDH Magazine Podcast
Amy Lemons talks about how she found out that her 10-year-old daughter has type 1 diabetes and what she learned that other dental hygienists can benefit from.
Feb. 14, 2026
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Bleeding gums don’t always mean gingivitis. This eye-opening case reveals how mouth breathing, nitric oxide disruption, and tissue stress—not bacteria—can drive gingival bleeding...
Feb. 2, 2026

Career & Profession

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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.
March 11, 2026
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From SDF protocols and triage systems to cultural intelligence and infection control in low-resource settings, here’s what every hygienist should understand before stepping into...
March 9, 2026
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Thinking about starting a side hustle as a dental hygienist but unsure if it’s worth the risk? This expert advice breaks down how to evaluate your purpose, avoid burnout, manage...
March 9, 2026
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Dental hygiene education has outpaced dental school curricula in prevention, evidence-based practice, and public-health training. This growing misalignment raises critical questions...
March 9, 2026

Learning Resources

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Clean waterlines don’t happen by chance. If you’re guessing instead of testing, it’s time to rethink your protocols. Join our webinar to fix what’s quietly breaking down. Stop...
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.
Dec. 20, 2024