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    • Volume 43, Issue 9 (October 2023)

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    Many patients suffer from dry mouth; TheraBreath can provide relief.
    Many patients suffer from dry mouth, so it's crucial for hygienists to understand the condition, causes, and best treatments.
    Chief Editor Jackie Sanders shares her thoughts in the October 2023 issue of RDH magazine.
    October is National Dental Hygiene Month! How are you influencing the future of our profession?
    Rcc Influencer Megen Elliott
    In just 10 years, Megen Elliott has packed a lot into her dental career, and she encourages her peers to do the same. Her career has encompassed many efforts to encourage her ...
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    Nurses are in the ideal position to help assess patients' oral health.
    Oral diseases are one of the most prevalent conditions in the world, and nurses are in the ideal position to help assess patients' oral health.
    Adpie And P4 Medicine Oral Health Preventive Care
    P4 medicine emphasizes the use of predictive tools to identify oral-systemic disease risks at an early stage, so preventive measures can be employed. Will dentistry follow medicine...

    More content from Volume 43, Issue 9 (October 2023)

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    Chronic Inflammatory Periodontal Disease
    Medicine fully embraces controlling sources of systemic inflammation as an important strategy for reducing disease risk. But Dr. Tim Donley says dental professionals are inadequately...
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    Dental Waterline Maintenance Sterisil
    Amy Gagne, RDHEF
    Oct. 20, 2023
    Dental unit waterline maintenance can be complex and time-consuming. The Sterisil SMART system simplifies the process into two easy steps, giving you more time to focus on your...
    Lichen Planus
    Michele White, DDS
    Oct. 19, 2023
    This review of oral white lesions and their identifying factors can be a guide for dental hygienists to determine whether referral to a specialist is necessary.
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    Periodontal Disease Bacteria
    Amber Auger, MPH, RDH
    Oct. 17, 2023
    When treating periodontally involved patients, we need to think comprehensively about the root cause of their disease. They could be battling red-complex bacteria that increase...
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    Geriatric Dentistry
    Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH, looks at the geriatric population and suggests ways dental professionals can support their physical and emotional well-being.
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    Wellness for dental hygienists
    To help others, you must first help yourself. These eight pillars of wellness will guide you on your self-care journey.
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    Down Sydrome Dental Patient
    Learning about your patients with Down syndrome will enable you to provide them with more personal care. You'll make them more comfortable, which will lead to better dental care...
    Dental hygienists enjoy each other's company at the UOR welcome reception, hosted by Patterson Dental.
    Going into its fifth year, the popular RDH Community Connections program will expand to include how hygienists make a difference in their communities.
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    Oral Care Pregnancy
    Dental hygienists know the importance of good oral health for expectant mothers. But the truth is, our role in helping grow healthy babies starts well before pregnancy. Biological...