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Bananas versus dental radiographs: Which has more radiation?

Lauren Godshall, RDH

What has more radiation, bananas or dental x-rays? Here's an interesting way to explain how much radiation patients are exposed to during dental x-rays.

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Alternative Practice

Illinois correctional facilities: More dental hygienists needed, and other barriers to care

Rachel Gatewood

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Career & Profession

State of the Dental Industry Survey for 2025

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National Dental Hygiene Month celebrates hygienists' investigative skills

Erin Haley-Hitz, MS, BSDH, RDH, FADHA, MAADH

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Recipients of the 2024 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction announced

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

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Sugar alcohols, natural sweeteners, and oral health: Part 2

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL

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New treatment for sleep apnea may replace bulky CPAPs for patients

Abbey Rieck, MSEd, BS, RDH

Alicia Rembold, the 2024 RDH Under One Roof Top Ambassador

Career & Profession

Congratulations to the 2024 RDH Under One Roof Top Ambassador!

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Patient Education

Unlocking the power of abiotics, prebiotics, probiotics, and beyond

Lacy Walker, BS, RDH, CDA, MAADH, FAAOSH,

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The power of inclusion: Reflections from RDH Under One Roof 2024

Toni Meyerkord, BS, RDH

A new adjunct to periodontal therapy

Removal of the root surface smear layer

Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Standing hygiene is good for the body.

Take a stand! The ergonomic benefits of standing hygiene

Juli Kagan, MEd, RDH

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Career & Profession

Certificate program for dental hygienists earns prestigious ANSI accreditation

Wave goodbye to burnout: 3 strategies to eradicate stress for good

Career & Profession

Wave goodbye to burnout: 3 strategies to eradicate stress for good

Tiffany Wuebben, RDH

Dental Pharmacology Pediatric

Local anesthetics, analgesics, and antibacterial agents in pediatric dentistry

Tom Viola, RPh, CCP

Reduce no-shows by calling your dental hygiene patients yourself.

Engage and connect: Tactics for minimizing missed dental appointments

Andrea Kowalczyk, BS, RDH

There's a new gel treatment for perio disease.

The role of desiccants in the management of periodontitis

Annie Walters, MS, RDH

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Mitochondrial dysfunction, periodontitis, and systemic disease: Part 2

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

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The power of alignment: Yoga therapy for dental hygienists

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

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Patient Education

Depression and oral health: A comprehensive review

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH