EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 15 MIN
#243: Fluoride Made Easy - What to choose and When
from Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH · host Billie Lunt RDH MSDH
In this episode of The Happy Flosser RDH, we break down the different types of in‑office fluoride treatments you’ll need to know for the NBDHE. We will discuss how to choose the right one for each patient. You’ll learn when to reach for varnish, APF, neutral sodium fluoride, or SDF, plus the key contraindications every hygiene student should know. We’ll also give you simple memory tricks to help you recall each fluoride type during exams and patient care. Perfect for boards prep, clinic confidence, and anyone wanting a clearer understanding of fluoride selection.Additional resources: Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast HereTime Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-schoolOther Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Email Me: [email protected]Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student. Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
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In this episode of The Happy Flosser RDH, we break down the different types of in‑office fluoride treatments you’ll need to know for the NBDHE. We will discuss how to choose the right one for each patient. You’ll learn when to reach for varnish, APF, neutral sodium fluoride, or SDF, plus the key contraindications every hygiene student should know. We’ll also give you simple memory tricks to help you recall each fluoride type during exams and patient care. Perfect for boards prep, clinic confidence, and anyone wanting a clearer understanding of fluoride selection.Additional resources: Leave me a message or send a question I can share on the Podcast HereTime Management Prioritization Quiz - Find out how you rate HERE Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-schoolOther Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Email Me: [email protected]Leave me a message or ask a question I can share on the Podcast Here Check out my free scorecard for students - you can rank yourself on how you are doing to take action on the steps toward being a successful college student. Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene Schoolhttps://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school
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