Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

In this hygiene chat, Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, and Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, discuss choosing prophy pastes and angles. Podcast originally posted as a video on Kara RDH's Facebook page on October 3, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/videos/683230723864082 A big thank you to Dentsply Sirona for sponsoring this video series and their support of hygienists in general! Learn mo...

An Overview of Amalgam Tattoos for the Dental Hygienist By Lara James, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/an-overview-of-amalgam-tattoos-for-the-dental-hygienist/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental professional recommended power toothbrush brand. Take...

6 Case Studies Looking at the Oral Manifestations of Long COVID By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/6-case-studies-looking-at-the-oral-manifestations-of-long-covid/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental professional recommended po...

Understanding Why Dental Patients Can be Non-Compliant By Haley Cradic, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/understanding-why-dental-patients-can-be-non-compliant/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with over 30 long-term clinical trials...

In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, discusses informed consent. Like this show? Leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app! Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rdh.tv/ce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get daily dental hygiene articles at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.todaysrdh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The RDH Dental Detective: Questions to Discover Childhood Sleep Disordered Breathing By Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, FAAOSH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-rdh-dental-detective-questions-to-discover-childhood-sleep-disordered-breathing/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-co...

The Close Relationship between Oral Allergy Syndrome and Seasonal Allergies By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-close-relationship-between-oral-allergy-syndrome-and-seasonal-allergies/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in th...

Mental Health Spotlight: What Dental Professionals Should Know about Trauma By Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/mental-health-spotlight-what-dental-professionals-should-know-about-trauma/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in th...

A Hygienist’s Guide to Succeeding at Dental Conferences By Kaitlyn Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/a-hygienists-guide-to-succeeding-at-dental-conferences/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with over 30 long-term...

Ending the Board Exam Game: Is There an Easier Way to Assess New Dental Hygiene Professionals? By Haley Cradic, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/ending-the-board-exam-game-is-there-an-easier-way-to-assess-new-dental-hygiene-professionals/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested ove...

Kara Vavrosky had a chat with Joy Riddle, RDH, LE, where they discussed fluoride varnish and what makes Pulpdent's Embrace™ Varnish unique! This hygiene chat is sponsored by Pulpdent. Learn more about Embrace™ Varnish at https://www.pulpdent.com/pulpdent-products/embrace-varnish/ Podcast originally posted as a video on Kara RDH's Facebook page on September 13, 2023: https://www.facebook.co...

7 Self-Care Options for Dental Hygienists to Extend their Career By Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/7-self-care-options-for-dental-hygienists-to-extend-their-career/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with over 30 lon...

In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, discusses the concept of ALARA. Like this show? Leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app! Need CE? Start earning CE credits today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rdh.tv/ce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get daily dental hygiene articles at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.todaysrdh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Today's RDH on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TodaysRDH/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Bentonite Clay Oral Care Products: A Healthy Choice or Hidden Danger? By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/bentonite-clay-oral-care-products-a-healthy-choice-or-hidden-danger/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with...

Emotional Intelligence in the Dental Workplace Part Three: Building EQ By Corina Hartley, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/emotional-intelligence-in-the-dental-workplace-part-three-building-eq/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with over...

Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, had a great chat with Dr. Dian Baker, a professor at California State University, Sacramento's School of Nursing, where they discussed preventing hospital acquired pneumonia and the relation to oral health. Podcast originally posted as a video on Kara RDH's Facebook page on September 5, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/videos/152693441209439 This au...

Emotional Intelligence in the Dental Workplace Part Two: Validating Emotions in Others By Corina Hartley, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/emotional-intelligence-in-the-dental-workplace-part-two-validating-emotions-in-others/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mou...

In this Hygiene Chat, Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, and Dr. Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, discussed ensuring CDC compliance when using new products. Podcast originally posted as a video on Kara RDH's Facebook page on August 30, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneKaraRDH/videos/322443546812558 This podcast is sponsored by Dentsply Sirona. To learn more about the Nupro Freedom from Dentsply Sirona...

Emotional Intelligence In the Dental Workplace Part One: Self-Reflection By Corina Hartley, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/emotional-intelligence-in-the-dental-workplace-part-one-self-reflection/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with...

The Top 5 Lies that Google Teaches Dental Patients By Haley Cradic, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-top-5-lies-that-google-teaches-your-dental-patients/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with over 30 long-term clinical trials ex...

Athletes and Dental Caries: The Power of Acid on Tooth Decay By Heather Hakes, RDH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/athletes-and-dental-caries-the-power-of-acid-on-tooth-decay/ This audio article is sponsored* by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrisnse in the world, with over 30 long-term clini...

Unveiling the Oral Connection: High Blood Pressure, Foam Cells, and Periodontal Disease By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/unveiling-the-oral-connection-high-blood-pressure-foam-cells-and-periodontal-disease/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonic...

Time Management: Making the Most of the Hygiene Appointment By Sierra Palmer, RDH, BSDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/time-management-making-the-most-of-the-hygiene-appointment/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental professional recommended power toothbr...

How to Recognize the Most Common Complications of Dental Implants By Meghan Greening, RDH, BSDH, EFDA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/how-to-recognize-the-most-common-complications-of-dental-implants/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental professional reco...

Does Fluoride Varnish Waste Dental Hygienists’ Time? By Jenna Arcaro, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/does-fluoride-varnish-waste-dental-hygienists-time/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental professional recommended power toothbrush brand. Take advant...