RDH Magazine Podcast

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.

A Story of Passion and Beyond with LaVal Lucas Perry

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

10-10
10:02

From Brand Ambassador to Full Time Employee

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.

10-09
13:17

Insights behind Achievement with Debora Carrier, RDH

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.

10-07
10:34

Clinical Tips: Periodontal microscopy and endoscopy

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

10-02
05:29

The Best Fit: Transitioning from Private Practice to DSO

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.

09-30
13:12

Doors Opened by the Periodontal Endoscope

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.

09-25
12:12

The Bright Side: Fee for Service Practice

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.

09-23
12:57

Implant maintenance update part 2

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

09-18
10:21

Embracing GBT

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.

09-16
12:35

Work Balance

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.

09-11
12:05

Implant-associated diseases Part 1

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

09-09
09:43

Finding the Perfect Office: What a Difference it Makes!

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

09-05
11:51

The case for dental hygienists’ autonomy: The education and credentialing gap

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

09-02
14:31

Finding Joy in Clinical Practice

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.

08-28
17:02

The complex Epstein-Barr virus: Understanding its systemic impact and oral implications

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

08-26
12:03

The chronic disease no one is talking about

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

08-21
08:36

RDHs Take Action

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

08-19
05:14

Quality Care Driven by Metrics

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.

08-14
12:08

Dental AI: 9 things every hygienist should know

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

08-12
09:47

Dental Hygienists' Autonomy

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

08-07
14:08

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