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    RDH Magazine Podcast is the community of voices you love from RDH Magazine, brought to your podcast feed every week. You can expect to gain education and have the RDH Magazine community in your ears to complement the content you enjoy online and in print each month.

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    Preparing for advanced degrees in dental hygiene

    Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL
    Feb. 5, 2025
    This dental hygiene educator encourages her students to look toward the future by considering earning advanced degrees.
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    Do you want to expand your hygiene education?

    Jan. 28, 2025
    It takes nerve and determination, but these two hygienists took the plunge and went back to school to advance their careers.
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    What's changing in 2025, and a 2024 wrapup

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    Dec. 19, 2024
    Another productive year is behind us, but there are plenty more helpful and exciting things to come in 2025 for dental hygienists. Let the RDH network help guide you.
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    Find the role that makes that big difference

    Joffree Bunleang, BSDH, RDH
    Dec. 12, 2024
    There are many opportunities for change in the dental hygiene profession. Finding the right one for you can make a big difference in your career.
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    What's missing? Oral cancer screenings as part of comprehensive exams

    Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH
    Dec. 5, 2024
    Find out why it's important for dental hygienists to keep the oral cancer screening as part of their oral examinations. Remember: you could save someone's life!
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    How to code for prophys when DAs perform them

    Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH
    Dec. 3, 2024
    Coding expert Kathy Forbes discusses a hot topic: what procedural code should be used when a dental assistant performs a prophylaxis?
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    The power of a sincere apology

    Shelly M. Turner, MBA, MASL, BASDH, RDH
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Never shy away from admitting when you're wrong and offering a heartfelt apology. It will go a long way with those you wronged.
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    Making the most of grassroots dental hygiene

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    Nov. 14, 2024
    Keeping that passion for grassroots dental hygiene is a group effort. Toni Meyerkord shares her love for the profession every chance she gets.
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    There are better options for sweeteners

    Katie L. Pondolfino, BSDH, RDH, MAAL
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Sugar substitutes may seem like a good idea, especially the "natural" ones. But many can damage oral health, and your patients should know this.
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    What do you see? Identifying and charting oral pathology

    Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH
    Oct. 31, 2024
    Andreina Sucre has made it her mission to help her peers become more knowledgeable and confident in their pathology diagnoses.
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    Self-care and how to find your balance

    Juli Kagan, MEd, RDH
    Oct. 24, 2024
    Start NOW taking care of yourself. Self-care will help you prolong and enjoy your career in dental hygiene much longer.
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    How to become part of oral health equity

    Summer McMenamin, MS, RDH, FADHA
    Oct. 17, 2024
    It's heartbreaking to see patients who desperately want care unable to receive it due to cost. There is something you can do.
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    PFAs and dental floss

    Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH
    Oct. 10, 2024
    This dental hygienist wants to spread the word about the PFAs that coat dental floss, and why they might be bad for patients' health.
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    Oral Systemic Educator Certificate Program earns accreditation

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    Oct. 3, 2024
    For clinical hygienists who want to take their career to the next level without having to go back to school, this certificate program might be just what you're looking for.
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    Timing and community for dental hygiene students

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    Sept. 26, 2024
    Billie Lunt shares what dental hygiene students can do to get their career off to the best start possible. Community and networking play huge roles.
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    Are you interested in myofunctional therapy?

    Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MAS
    Sept. 19, 2024
    Myofunctional therapy is a growing yet still misunderstood specialty. Karese Laguerre has her own myofunctional business, and she wants her peers to know about the opportunities...
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    Help for radiation-induced xerostomia

    Kayla Marks, BA, RDH, CDA
    Sept. 12, 2024
    A recent pilot study sought help for patients with radiation-induced xerostomia. Listen as Kayla Marks explains the positive results, as well as how she was involved.
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    The evidence behind advanced periodontal instrumentation

    Annie Walters, MS, RDH
    Aug. 29, 2024
    What's the evidence behind hand vs. powered instruments? Silky Sharma encourages her peers to stay current with the research to learn what works best for them and their patients...
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    Finding balance and defining your worth

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    Aug. 22, 2024
    Meet Amanda Horman, a dental hygienist who recently attended RDH Evolution and UOR, where she found the balance between work and home life while defining her worth to both.
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    The dental lab unveiled, and more

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    Aug. 15, 2024
    Spend time with Derik Sven as he discusses the growth opportunities found at RDH Evolution, making new friends and running into old friends at UOR, and his message from the podium...
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    Share your gifts with your profession and the world

    Michelle Prince
    Aug. 8, 2024
    Hygienists are ready to heed Michelle Prince's message—share your gifts with the world! Michelle was totally energized by the group gathered at RDH UOR and Evolution, where she...
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    Pain in the operatory led this hygienist to sales

    Crystal Kingsbury, RDH
    Aug. 1, 2024
    Crystal Kingsbury never imagined herself in sales. But pain in the op led her to think beyond clinical hygiene, and she's enjoying her new position.
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    The variety of working for a mobile dental unit

    Annie Walters, MS, RDH
    July 25, 2024
    No two days are the same in public health and the Smiles by Delivery mobile dental clinic. That's one of the things Austynn Minarchin loves about her job.
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    Stay curious in your dental hygiene career

    Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
    July 18, 2024
    Dive into the benefits of finding your curiosity and how it can change your future. Who doesn't want to keep the passion in their profession alive?
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    A natural alternative, with Dr. Derek

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    July 11, 2024
    Spend time with the cofounder of Risewell, and learn about his line of natural dental products for the dental professionals and patients looking for alternatives.
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    What's a demo reel? (Hint: it's for speakers)

    Kyra Rahn
    July 9, 2024
    Could demo reels take the place of submitting an abstract? Find out how easy it could be to create your own with this expert's assistance.
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    Guided biofilm therapy (GBT): The future of dental hygiene?

    Maryam Shamuel, RDH
    June 27, 2024
    If you aren't familiar with GBT, it's time to learn about it. It's the future of dental hygiene because patients and clinicians alike find it more productive and comfortable.
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    Elder abuse and what to do

    Kimberly A. Erdman, EdD, RDH, FAADH, FADHA
    June 26, 2024
    Did you know that 38 states list dental providers as those who must report elder abuse? What do you need to look for, and how do you report it?
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    Want to start your own myofunctional business?

    Dave Henrichsen
    June 21, 2024
    Spend some time with Dave Henrichsen, myofunctional therapy specialist, and hear about the business platform that is available to you.
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    How to find your happiness again

    Danielle Avila, BSDH, RDH
    June 19, 2024
    When they realized burnout in dental hygiene is very real, these two RDHs set out to make a difference and help their peers be happy again.
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    Mindset matters for new grads

    Annie Walters, MS, RDH
    June 6, 2024
    Annie Walters assures the soon-t0-be dental hygiene graduates that they're ready for their new careers. It can be daunting to start in their own op, but their outlook matters!...
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    Neurotoxin and derma fillers and your patients

    Katie Barrer, RDH
    May 30, 2024
    This treatment modality has helped many of Katie Barrer's patients during the last year. She's hoping more states will allow RDHs to incorporate it into their practices soon.
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    A driving force of ethics

    Kevin Ohashi Lopez, MHA, BSDH, RDH
    May 23, 2024
    Ethics should be stressed in all dental hygiene ops, but Kevin Lopez found out differently. Todays he makes it part of his mission to keep ethics top of mind.
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    The many platforms and programs RDH offers to further your career

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    May 9, 2024
    Want to further your career? Need to earn CE? Enjoy networking with like-minded RDHs? The RDH network has a variety of solutions for you to explore.
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    Mentorship and happiness in clinical hygiene

    Amber Auger, MPH, RDH
    May 7, 2024
    Too many dental hygienists wonder what's next too early in their careers. It doesn't have to be this way. Amber Auger wants everyone to be as happy in clinical hygiene as she ...
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    The popularity of the Philips Heart to Hands Award

    Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
    May 2, 2024
    Another group of Philips Heart to Hands Award winners will be honored at 2024 RDH Under One Roof. What is the award, and why might you want to become a part of it?
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    RDH Podcast: How to learn if your practice is compliant

    April 1, 2024
    India Chance explains her company, Learn2Prevent, which is all about compliance. She'll be presenting with Jell-Ed at RDH Educator to help you become compliant.
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    RDH Podcast: What is the new RDH Educator conference?

    Feb. 27, 2024
    If you're involved in or considering becoming part of hygiene education, this is your conference! It precedes RDH UOR on July 17 in Denver.
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    RDH Podcast: Where to find infection control solutions

    Feb. 22, 2024
    India Chance is a certified compliance officer whose specialty is dental infection control. Here she discusses the importance of IC solutions and where to find them, including...
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    RDH podcast: RDH UOR and Evolution open doors!

    Feb. 7, 2024
    Want to really shake up your career in a good way? UOR and Evolution might be just what you need! Jackie Sanders and Amanda Hale explain the multiple benefits.
    Career & Profession

    Featured RDH podcast: Trauma-informed care and the 3 E's

    Jan. 2, 2024
    Join Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC, for a discussion with Jackie Sanders about trauma-informed care: what it is, and how to implement it in your hygiene practice.
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    Featured RDH podcast: Intuitive patient care

    Nov. 6, 2023
    Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH, transcends traditional patient care methods by prioritizing connection and meaningful relationships as healing elements.
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    Featured RDH podcast: How to stay curious in your profession

    Oct. 31, 2023
    Join Amanda Hill as she explains why it's "time to start acting like 3-year olds." Become curious, begin learning again, and bring the best of you to your patients.
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    Featured RDH podcast: An evidence-based dental practice

    Oct. 20, 2023
    Join Jackie Sanders and Anne Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH, as they discuss ways to get your dental office practicing evidence-based care. Simply put, says Rice, "What we believe...
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    Featured RDH podcast: Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)

    Oct. 10, 2023
    In this episode, Theresa McCarter delves into the world of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and the arduous path one treads after receiving a life-altering diagnosis.
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    Featured RDH podcast: Key points on coding with Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

    Oct. 2, 2023
    Do you know which perio code will support the treatment you provided, or what to do if offices are changing your codes? In this episode, learn more about coding and why the D1110...
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    Featured RDH podcast: Nitric oxide and oral health

    Sept. 25, 2023
    In this podcast, learn why Holly Moons, CRDH, considers nitric oxide (NO) "the 'wizard' putting on the greatest show in mammalian physiology"—and how its use can change the trajectory...
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    Featured RDH podcast: The drive behind the New Hygienist award winner

    Aug. 8, 2023
    When Britt Glauz discovered how much she loves dental hygiene, she started her career helping other hygienists find their mission as an RDH.
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    Featured RDH podcast: She wrote the book she wished had existed

    Aug. 1, 2023
    Learn about Philips/RDH Heart to Hand recipient Amanda Krompetz and her children's book on oral health, which she wrote when she was unable to find a good one to read to her son...
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    RDH Podcast: Beat burnout

    July 26, 2023
    Toni Meyerkord, a recipient of the Philips Heart to Hands award, survived the feelings of burnout by following her drive to get involved and make a difference in the lives of ...
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    Featured RDH podcast: Finding the right dental staffing fit

    July 11, 2023
    In this episode of RDH's podcast, chief editor Jackie Sanders talks with Astrida Curis, "the traveling RDH" and founder and owner of Core Dental Staffing.
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    Featured RDH podcast: Oral health and Alzheimer's disease

    July 3, 2023
    In this episode of RDH's podcast, chief editor Jackie Sanders talks with Angie Stone, BLS, CDP, about her passion for geriatric care and what she's learned about oral health and...