Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast

Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, had a great chat with Dr. Mike Lynch, DMD, PhD, where they discussed the importance of quality research to support product claims on efficacy. Dr. Mike is the Global Director of Scientific Engagement of Oral Health at LISTERINE®. He talks about conducting clinical trials in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines, commercial research sites vs. university-based r...

Dental Tourism: Making Patients Aware that the “Bargain” could be a Big Mistake By Laurie Magallan, RDH, BSDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/dental-tourism-making-patients-aware-that-the-bargain-could-be-a-big-mistake/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 denta...

Dental Coding: Finding Solutions for Ideal Dental Treatment Plans By Erika Spring, RDH, MEd. Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/dental-coding-finding-solutions-for-ideal-dental-treatment-plans/ 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...

Dental Care for Patients with Autism: Strategies for Home and Office Care By Lisa Curbow BAAS, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/dental-care-for-patients-with-autism-strategies-for-home-and-office-care/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental professional...

Can the APOE4 Gene Connect the Dots Between Cardiovascular and Periodontal Disease? By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/can-the-apoe4-gene-connect-the-dots-between-cardiovascular-and-periodontal-disease/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare th...

A Dental Hygienist’s Experience Using Essential Oils as an Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Herpes Labialis By Angela Grover, RDH, BASDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/a-dental-hygienists-experience-using-essential-oils-as-an-alternative-treatment-for-recurrent/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of in...

Oral Health Effects of the Ketogenic Diet By Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/oral-health-effects-of-the-ketogenic-diet/ 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 advantage of exclusi...

In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, discusses the rights of dental hygienists as employees. 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....

Environmentally-friendly Dental Home Care Options for Flossing By Debbi Viger, RDH, BHS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/environmentally-friendly-dental-home-care-options-for-flossing/ 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 too...

Boosting Morale in the Workplace: Dental Teamwork Makes the Dream Work, Right? By Kaitlyn Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/boosting-morale-in-the-workplace-dental-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work-right/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the...

A Look at PAP+ as an Alternative to Hydrogen Peroxide-based Teeth Whitening By Brooke Sergent, RDH, BS Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/a-look-at-pap-as-an-alternative-to-hydrogen-peroxide-based-teeth-whitening/ This audio article is sponsored by Philips Oral Healthcare. See firsthand how 30 years of innovation has made Philips Sonicare the #1 dental profess...

The Pros & Cons of Dental Temping: Is it for You? By Ashley Palomo, RDH, BSDH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/pros-cons-dental-temping/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with over 30 long-term clinical trials examining its safety and ef...

Mouth Taping: Viral Fad or Evidence-Based Treatment for Mouth Breathing? By Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BS   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/mouth-taping-viral-fad-or-evidence-based-treatment-for-mouth-breathing/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, wi...

Getting Down to It: Gingival Recession and Sensitivity By Michelle Pielak-Gonzalez, RDH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/getting-gingival-recession-sensitivity/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with over 30 long-term clinical trials examini...

Evidence-Based Dentistry: Caries Management Guidelines for the Dental Professional By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/evidence-based-dentistry-caries-management-guidelines-for-the-dental-professional/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mou...

Due Diligence Hygienists Should Take for Dry Mouth Patients By Jillian Fitzgerald, RDH, BSDH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/due-diligence-hygienists-should-take-for-dry-mouth-patients/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with over 30 long-te...

Diabetes Mellitus: Oral Health Complications and Dental Treatment Considerations By Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/diabetes-mellitus-oral-health-complications-and-dental-treatment-considerations/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthri...

Burning Mouth Syndrome: A Review for Dental Hygienists By Lara James, RDH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/burning-mouth-syndrome-a-review-for-dental-hygienists/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with over 30 long-term clinical trials examin...

A Hygienists’ Overview of Sinus Augmentation and Its Role in Implant Placement By Meghan Greening, RDH, BSDH, EFDA   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/a-hygienists-overview-of-sinus-augmentation-and-its-role-in-implant-placement/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouth...

In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, discusses the role of traumatic occlusion in multiple oral conditions. 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...

Trauma-informed Dental Care: How Dental Hygienists Can Help Foster and Adoptive Families By Sharon Boyd, MA, RDH Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/trauma-informed-dental-care-how-dental-hygienists-can-help-foster-and-adoptive-families/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter...

The First Line of Defense Against Oral Cancer By Jillian Fitzgerald, RDH, BSDH   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-first-line-of-defense-against-oral-cancer/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with over 30 long-term clinical trials examining...

How to Discuss Periodontal Disease & Lung/Colon Cancer with Patients By Elisa Brittain, RDH, BS   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/how-to-discuss-periodontal-disease-lung-colon-cancer-with-patients/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with o...

An Overview of Dental Hygiene Guidelines for Treating Patients with Cardiovascular Disease By Brooke Sergent, RDH, BS   Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/an-overview-of-dental-hygiene-guidelines-for-treating-patients-with-cardiovascular-disease/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-t...

9 Tips for New Dental Hygiene Graduates for the First Day and Beyond By Ashley Brooker Original article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/9-tips-for-new-dental-hygiene-graduates-for-the-first-day-and-beyond/ This audio article is sponsored by LISTERINE®. Although LISTERINE® Antiseptic is the most extensively tested over-the-counter mouthrinse in the world, with over 30 long-t...