Volume 44, Issue 7 (October 2024)

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Ergonomic safety in the dental office

Cindy M. Purdy, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

Oct. 25, 2024

Dental professionals are highly susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Understanding more about MSDs and fostering preventive programs in the dental practice can...

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Patient Education

The advantages of discussing nutrition in the dental setting

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

Oct. 10, 2024

Patients may not be aware of the importance of their diet on oral health. Dental hygienists are in a perfect position to educate them.

Inspiration

Recipients of the 2024 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction announced

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

Oct. 10, 2024

Each year, Sunstar and RDH magazine recognize outstanding dental hygienists who are making a difference in their communities, in education, and in the profession. Read the stories...

Chairside Impact: The evolution of oral rinse: Introducing Breath Harmonizer by GuruNanda

Amanda L. Hale, BS, RDH

Oct. 9, 2024

For those patients who are looking for a natural alternative in oral rinse, you might suggest Breath Harmonizer from GuruNanda. The company specializies in holistic products.

Inspiration

Maximizing the potential of your morning huddle

Heather Fiore, BHS, RDH

Oct. 7, 2024

Here's how to harness the power of the morning huddle to invigorate your team and start the workday on a positive note.

More content from Volume 44, Issue 7 (October 2024)

Patient Care

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

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL

Oct. 5, 2024

Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, looks at the oral-systemic effects of sugar alcohols and natural sweeteners.

Patient Care

New treatment for sleep apnea may replace bulky CPAPs for patients

Abbey Rieck, MSEd, BS, RDH

Oct. 4, 2024

For patients who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy, there is a new device that can treat sleep apnea—a small implant that delivers gentle pulses to the airway muscles to keep the airway...

Career & Profession

The transformative power of volunteerism: Increasing oral health for migrant children—a public health project

Stacy L. Onofrietti, PhD, MS, RDH, CHP, FADHA

Oct. 4, 2024

Dr. Stacy Onofrietti describes a project close to heart—addressing the oral health needs of children of migrant workers in her state of New Jersey.

Alicia Rembold, the 2024 RDH Under One Roof Top Ambassador

Career & Profession

Congratulations to the 2024 RDH Under One Roof Top Ambassador!

Oct. 3, 2024

Learn more about Alicia Rembold, this year's top ambassador for RDH Under One Roof.

Navigating pregnancy as a dental practitioner: Part 2

Alyshia Hanks, MHA, RDH, CDA

Oct. 2, 2024

The dental practice must take an active part in making a dental professional's pregnancy as pleasant as possible. Good communication is key.

Inspiration

Chrissy Harlow, BSDH, RDH: Oral health champion

RDH Editors

Oct. 2, 2024

Each month, the RDH Clinical Recognition Program, sponsored by Water Pik, Inc., features a dental hygiene clinician who goes the extra mile in their job to change their patients...

Inspiration

Chasing unicorns: Finding the perfect hygienist-doctor fit

Miranda Beeson, MS, BSDH

Oct. 1, 2024

It's up to all dentists and hygienists to work together to create a harmonious profession. This RDH sees both sides' outlooks and suggests how they can work better together.

Ergonomics

Yoga for the dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant

Dawn Smith-Williams, PhD, RDH

Sept. 21, 2024

Integrating yoga into dental hygiene can alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain and enhance career longevity for dental professionals.