Volume 44, Issue 1 (January/February 2024)

A career in dentistry has many benefits, but aches and pains from poor ergonomics are one of the downsides. Here's what to keep in mind.

PreviDent 5000 ppm dentifrice is a great product for reducing caries risk in pediatric patients.

RDH magazine and Waterpik are pleased to announce the rebranding of the PIRA program as the RDH Clinical Recognition Program. Learn more, and nominate a deserving clinical hygienist...

For Nicole Derby, it's about much more than teeth. Learn how her dedication to airway screenings has had a profound impact on her patients’ lives.

For Ryan Rutar, clinical hygiene provides fulfillment and a sense of purpose—and it shows in his many efforts and accomplishments.

Encountering resistance when trying to bring your office up to speed on IC protocols? We've got strategies to help!

Recent research shows that hyaluronic acid plays a role in wound healing and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that may prove useful in several areas of dentistry...

Acknowledging and embracing the “humanness” of the patient we're caring for, including our youngest ones, helps foster positive feelings about dental care that can last a lifetime...

As clinicians, we have the opportunity to prevent oral disease and promote oral and systemic wellness. Here's a look at how nano-hydroxyapatite can work with vitamins to build...

Dental sealants play a particularly important role in pediatric patients' care, serving as a barrier to children's dental caries. Here's a look at the four primary categories ...

Helping patients with tobacco cessation requires a concentrated interdisciplinary approach to succeed. Learn how to measure a patient’s readiness to change as well as provide ...

Whether to continue or discontinue the use of anticoagulants and antiplatelets prior to and after dental procedures has been debated for years. Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, offers insight...

Preventive visits are critical for patients’ health and early detection of disease indicators. Blood pressure screenings are a standard of care for dental hygienists. Here’s an...

When California dental hygienists succeeded in improving dental coding, they encouraged all RDHs to voice their opinions about coding.

We are expanding the RCC program to embrace all the communities where an RDH may build a professional connection, whether in a study club, a public health program, locally, or...

What's on your list to change for the new year? RDH is here to give you some ideas and direction, and to help you achieve your goals.