Career & Profession

RDHs learn about the Oral Health Awareness Project at RDH UOR.

RDHs take action: National movement launched to raise standards and public awareness

Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA

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.

dental hygienists need to educate patients about their education and expertise

The power is yours: How dental hygienists can actively reshape their professional impact

Melissa A. Obrotka, BA, RDH

the hygiene department should keep up on metrics to enhance patient care

Dental practice metrics: The numbers emphasize patient care

Rachel Peña, RDH

dental staff should develop emotional intelligence to help things go smoothly

The role of emotional intelligence in the workplace

Rada Kerimova, PhD, MBA, BSDH, RDH

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Self-awareness in the profession: Dental hygiene's emotional intelligence needs improvement

dental hygienists would like to practice independently of dentists

Alternative Practice

The case for dental hygienists' autonomy: The economics of dentistry

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

how dental hygienists can prepare for a temping job

Ask a Pro: 7 ways to prepare for a dental hygiene temp position

Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

9 things to help dental pros manage AI in their practices

Career & Profession

9 things every hygienist should know about dental AI

Melissa Turner, CHO, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

registered dental hygienists in alternative practice expand access to care

Alternative Practice

RDHAPs expand access and enhance quality of dental care

Sadie Garnica, RDHAP

The role of dental hygienists has undergone a noticeable transformation during recent years

Career & Profession

The shifting role of dental hygienists: Are we moving from leadership to limitation?

Jacqueline Thompson, BSDH, RDH

The Oral health awareness project will keep dental patients safe and dental hygiene standards high

A dangerous shortcut: The push for nonaccredited paths to dental hygiene

Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA

dental hygienists should be free to practice autonomously

RDH Magazine Podcast

Dental hygiene autonomy: Defining the paradigm

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

eggshells can be valuable in dentistry as hydroxyapatite

Career & Profession

Eggshells in dentistry? The potential of eggshell hydroxyapatite

Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

Here's how to avoid becoming stagnant in your clinical dental hygiene job

Hygiene Mentor: How to prevent job stagnation

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

the decision to retire from dental hygiene was hard for this RDH

To retire or not to retire … that is the question

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

find your happy in your dental hygiene career and share it with others

RDH Magazine Podcast

Where can dental hygienists make a difference? with Billie Lunt

Billie Lunt, MSDH, BA, RDH

dental hygienists want to break the chains and become autonomous for many reasons

Alternative Practice

A century of subordination: The historical barriers to dental hygienists' autonomy

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

dental hygienists should embrace leadership and mentorship

Mentorship and advocacy in dental hygiene: Speak up for patients and one another

Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH

Westmoreland dental hygiene students pose together after their successful fundraiser.

How to throw a successful fundraiser: Students raise $15,000 to fund their board review

Amanda Kundrod, MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

it will take time for new dental hygienist to feel less anxiety on the job

Ask a Pro: When will this new hygienist lose the anxiety?

Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH