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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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Spend time with LaVal Lucas Perry as he shares how he found his passion in dental hygiene! Joining Aspen Dental and becoming a lead hygienist while his mentoring skills were put to use teaching hygienists about new technologies and the benefits.
This episode is sponsored by Aspen Dental. To learn more visit www.aspendental.com
From a BURST Ambassador to a full time employee. How did Dominic Castro's knowledge of social media advance his role and landed him traveling to Ireland to promote a product launch.
Debora Carrier, 2025 Award of Distinction recipient, shares her experience after being recognized for her achievements and provides her insights into the process of nominating yourself or another.
Do you know about these alternatives to traditional microscopic loupes? Bethany Montoya, RDH, shares three types of magnification technology you don't need to see to believe in their effectiveness.
Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55301287/clinical-tips-periodontal-microscopy-and-endoscopy
Dominic Castro discusses working with a DSO. What was his transition from a private practice, and what benefits led him to realize that this was the best place to share his expertise.
When Melanie Boyd mastered the use of a periodontal endoscope, she had no idea how it would transition her professional role. Now, as a business owner, she is hired by dental offices to treat their periodontal cases. Learn how you could do the same.
Dr.Brian Edwards has built a practice around trust, autonomy, and genuine collaboration with his dental hygienists and team. Becoming a fee-for-service practice provided challenges but offered more rewards.
Peri-implant diseases can compromise even the most successful dental implants—but with proactive maintenance, failure risks can be significantly reduced.
Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/implant-maintenance/article/55299969/implant-maintenance-update
Brandy Cortez has been a dental hygienist for many years, and she was ready to embrace GBT. The opportunity to educate her patients on what she was seeing was a benefit she hadn't expected. By embracing GBT her patients are more in tune with their condition and what they can do to improve their oral health.
Elly Quinn found a successful work balance through an educational instructor and clinical practice. Her dual role fulfills her days while the balance supports her students' understanding of dental hygiene.
Approximately 3 million people currently have dental implants, with an estimated 500,000 each year being placed in the US. As such, it is important that dental hygienists be familiar with dental implants and peri-implant disease. Here’s what you need to know.
Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55293084/implant-associated-diseases
Listen to Henry Allen's story of going from a disappointing position to a place where he could perform the same type of dental hygiene he had a passion for. He has landed in a role where he can now assist other RDHs in finding their perfect office.
This episode is brought to you in partnership with Aspen Dental. Learn more by visiting www.aspendental.com
Challenge the false premise: Dentists' supposed monopoly on oral health regulation is built on shaky ground. It's time for a truth-driven, evidence-based confrontation in dental advocacy.
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55301661/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-the-education-and-credentialing-gap
Wondering how to find joy in your clinical day? Listen to Amber Auger discuss why she created Thrive in the Op and how her success has driven her to create a live summit in October titled Thrive Chairside.
Tracy Ross, MEd, RDH, explores the nature of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), revealing some of its diseases, outlining the relation to periodontal and oral conditions, and discussing the current state of vaccination efforts.
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/oral-systemic/article/55293102/the-complex-epstein-barr-virus-understanding-its-systemic-impact-and-oral-implications
Reflections on a session with Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof 2024 reveal a lingering problem in dentistry.
Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF
Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH
https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55293114/the-chronic-disease-no-one-is-talking-about
In just seven weeks, the Oral Health Awareness Project launched a bold PR campaign to elevate RDH recognition, defend education standards, and protect public health. Join us.
Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA
Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55306582/rdhs-take-action-national-movement-launched-to-raise-standards-and-public-awareness
Driven by purpose, this dental team delivers personalized, quality care, driven by metrics. Hear how Rachel has supported success with her practice and dental hygiene team.
AI empowers dental hygienists to be more accurate, efficient, and patient-focused. Embracing dental AI doesn’t mean losing the human touch. It means amplifying your skills.
Melissa Turner, CHO, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55293064/9-things-every-hygienist-should-know-about-dental-ai
The outdated model of today's dentistry is rooted in professional dependency and cloaked in the language of supervision. Its sole purpose lies in gatekeeping and financial control.
Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA
Read by Jackie Sanders
https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55293010/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-the-economics-of-dentistry