Patient Care | Registered Dental Hygienists

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Implications of infant feeding practices on the development of the oral microbiome

The development of the oral microbiome happens early in life, so analyzing the feeding practices of infants is important in understanding how they contribute to development.

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Patient Education

Tonsil stones: A comprehensive overview

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

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CDT codes D4341, D4342, plus charging for topical local anesthesia

Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

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In-office Preventive

The importance of extrinsic stain removal during dental cleanings

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH

What ingredients are in your toothpaste?

How do xylitol, hydroxyapatite, and fluoride work? Do we want them in our toothpaste?

Chrissy Harlow, BSDH, RDH

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The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

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Is it perioral dermatitis or something else?

Michele White, DDS

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RDH Magazine Podcast

What's missing? Oral cancer screenings as part of comprehensive exams

Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

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Pediatric cancer care and the dental professional

Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH

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RDH Magazine Podcast

How to code for prophys when DAs perform them

Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

Dental hygienists need to teach preventive oral care in nursing homes.

Oral hygiene, systemic health, and the aging population: A review of "Dying from Dirty Teeth"

Emily Rookstool, BSDH, RDH

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Sponsored Content

The GuruNanda Butter on Gums toothbrush: A gentle solution for sensitive oral care

Amanda L. Hale, BS, RDH

People often feel grief about the loss of their teeth.

More than just a smile: The unexpected grief of losing a tooth

Lisa Curbow, BAAS, RDH

There are ways to maintain that 'just got my teeth cleaned' feeling.

10 tips to bust biofilm

Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, BRDH

gut health

Patient Education

The effect of depression on the gut

Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH

Know how to care for your patients with sickle cell disease.

Understanding sickle cell disease and dental treatment

Linda Chandler-Jacobs, BS, RDH

Salivary testing can offer many insights about the oral health of your patient.

In-office Preventive

Saliva testing: Nothing to spit at

Chrissy Harlow, BSDH, RDH

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Sponsored Content

Illuminate your smile: Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit

Samantha Farrar, DHSc, MPH, BSDH, RDH

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Maximizing your investment in oral myofunctional therapy education: Practical applications in clinical dental settings

Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MAS

CoQ10 has garnered increasing attention for its benefits in oral health.

The antioxidant advantage: CoQ10’s role in fighting gum disease

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