RDH Magazine Podcast

This hygienist shares a personal story about the disastrous effects of skipping an oral cancer examination. Dental professionals can save lives by performing a three-minute exam on every patient. Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT   Read Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14289155/the-dental-professionals-role-in-head-and-neck-cancer

On this episode Jackie Sanders talks with Angie Stone BLS, CDP about her passion for geriatric care and what she has learned about oral health and Alzheimer's Disease.

  What do you know about long COVID? Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, describes her experience with it and what she learned along the way. By  Amber Auger, MPH, RDH   Read Article Here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14289576/long-covid-and-its-systemic-health-impacts  

On this episode, Jackie is joined by Brittany Glauz, BSDH, RDH, to talk about her influential role in dental hygiene how she started having an influence in hygiene school, and has carried her influence on in her career through writing, speaking, and utilizing social media!    

Nitric oxide is an essential molecule involved in several physiological and pathological processes within the body—however, what we do in the dental chair may impede nitric oxide production. Here's what you need to know.   Article by  Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH   Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14290734/nitric-oxide-an-essential-product-of-the-oral-microbiome...

On this episode of RDH Magazine Podcast Jackie has an open discussion with Marianne Dryer and the educational process changes for students during and post-COVID.

Titanium dioxide is one of the last ingredients listed on a box of toothpaste, but does that make it harmless? It may depend on where you're doing the asking.    Article by  Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH   Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14290302/titanium-dioxide-in-toothpaste-should-dental-patients-be-warned  

On this episode of RDH Magazine Podcast, Jackie has an open discussion with Sarah Crow, RDH, about the benefits of working with GBT, Guided Biofilm Therapy.

Treating children can be tricky. Pediatric dentist Michelle Kelman has developed some tried-and-true ideas she shares with her dental hygienists for their young patients. Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/pediatrics/article/14289910/what-pediatric-dentists-want-dental-hygienists-to-know

An open discussion with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA highlighting her outlook on how to become the drive for change in your dental practice.

Food insecurity is indiscriminate, affecting the oral and overall health of millions of Americans. But dental professionals can make a difference. by Angela Grover, MA, BASDH, RDH   Read Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/14288553/how-food-insecurity-affects-families-what-can-be-done-and-who-can-help  

An open discussion with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA, and her outlook on becoming the driver for change in your dental practice.

An open discussion with Tameka Lee about her Empower RDH platform. Building your dream while maintaining a balance!

What has changed in dental coding for 2023, and how do you appeal a claim denial for D4341/D4342 (SRP) when the reason stated is “inadequate bone loss”? These experts weigh in. by  Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH ,  Connie Simmons, MA, BS, RDH   Read Article: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14288986/2023-cdt-code-updates-and-how-to-appeal-a-claim-denial-for-srp  

An open discussion with Alicia Murria, MS, RDH about how her passion for patient care led her to Hygienists for Humanity, a master's degree, and sharing her love for technology to improve quality care!

Read Article HERE https://digital.rdhmag.com/rdhmag/202303/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=25#pg27  

An open discussion with Susan Cotten RDH, BS, OMT owner and founder of Oral Cancer Consulting. Understand the importance of oral cancer screenings, and Susan's why that drives her to be a difference maker. 

Many patients don't disclose their use of dietary supplements because they don’t realize they should. But it's a key part of a patient's medical history, and information hygienists should ask about.   Article by  Tom Viola, RPh, CCP   Read the article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/14287186/why-patient-selfmedication-with-dietary-supplements-matters-to-dental-h...

An open discussion with Ryan Rutar, MA, BS, BA, RDH Co-Founder of Pearly White Prevention, speaker and author. Learn more about his post-Covid experience with thyroid health and share his insights into meditation.

COVID nails? Muehrcke’s lines? What you can learn about a patient with a look at their nails will surprise you.   Editor's note: This article appeared in the December 2022 print edition of RDH magazine.    Read the article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14285710/what-fingernails-say-about-oralsystemic-health        

On this episode Jackie is joined by Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT, founder of ErgoFitLife. As a certified body builder, speaker, author and ergonomic assessment specialist, Katrina shares how important exercise and equipment can be. 

An audio version of  "How the Body Communicates via its Spit" from RDH Magazine!   Read the article HERE: https://digital.rdhmag.com/rdhmag/20230102/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=34#pg36  

An open discussion with Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS owner of Polished Posture. Stephanie and Jackie talk everything ergonomic, from in office coaching to podium presence and maintaining the busy life balance.

Dentinal hypersensitivity has plagued clinicians and patients since the beginning of the dental profession. Here's a look at common causes and possible solutions. Article by Bethany Montoya, RDH   Read Article HERE: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/14279022/the-many-faces-of-dentinal-hypersensitivity

On this episode, Jackie is joined for an open discussion with Brianne Novaes, a certified personal trainer who has built programs to support the ergonomics of the dental professional.    Briannes Site: https://www.builtbybrianne.com/contact