RDH Magazine Podcast
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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.
Episodes
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RDH Podcast finale: Jackie Sanders on the past, present, and future of dental hygiene
For the final episode of the RDH Magazine Podcast, the roles are reversed as DentistryIQ editor-in-chief Andrew Johnston sits down with RDH Magazine chief editor Jackie Sanders. After three years behind the microphone interviewing dental professionals, Jackie takes the other seat to reflect on…
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A Tale of Two Podcasts, and What’s Coming Next
With just one episode remaining after this one, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston take some time to reflect on the RDH Magazine Podcast, their years of working together, and what comes next. They look back at how their paths in dental hygiene, podcasting, and publishing came together and share…
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How dental professionals can be smart readers in the age of AI slop with Amelia DeStefano
AI-generated content is becoming harder to recognize, and polished writing does not always mean accurate or useful information. In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Amelia DeStefano to discuss the rise of “AI slop” and what it means for dental professionals who rely…
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The oral-systemic connection: Turning research into patient care with Jill Sirko
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Jill Sirko, PhD, cofounder of KaiAvora Health, to discuss the challenge of translating research into information clinicians and patients can actually use. Jill shares her unconventional path from studying medieval literature and...
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Airway screening belongs in the hygiene appointment with Andrew Lee
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with dental hygienist Andrew Lee to discuss the growing role dental hygienists can play in identifying potential airway and sleep concerns. Andrew shares how his more than 20 years in clinical practice led him to look beyond the...
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When Everyday Decisions Become Ethical Dilemmas with Catrice Opichka!
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Catrice Opichka during RDH Under One Roof to discuss the ethical decisions dental professionals make every day, often without realizing they are ethical decisions at all. The conversation moves beyond obvious examples such as fraud...
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What Glaucoma Taught Me About Patient Care with Kerry Lepicek!
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Kerry Lepicek during RDH Under One Roof to discuss her unexpected glaucoma diagnosis, the rapid vision loss that followed, and how the experience changed both her personal life and her approach to patient care. Kerry shares the...
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What Research Tells Us About Oral Care in Long-Term Care Facilities with Tracee Dahm!
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Tracee Dahm, BSDH, MS, during RDH Under One Roof to discuss her team’s research examining oral health care in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The conversation explores why caregivers often recognize the importance of...
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When Breathing, Bones & Hormones Collide: Relevant Information for the Comprehensive Provider
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Kristen Evans, RDH, to preview her presentation that she delivered at RDH Under One Roof this month where she explored the connection between airway health, hormone health, and skeletal integrity. Kristen shares the personal…
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Essential Nutrition for the Dental Professional
In this episode, Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston sit down with Dr. Uche Odiatu for a preview of his RDH Under One Roof session, Essential Nutrition for the Dental Professional. The conversation explores why nutrition remains an underutilized tool in patient care, the importance of learning...
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From Your Mouth to Your Guts: What They Don’t Tell You About Oral Systemic Healing
Where science meets the sulcus—bridging microbiology, diagnostics, and modern hygiene care for systemic healing. Resources: @oralhealthactivist on Instagram Camille Zenobia on Linked In
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“(Don’t) Take It On The Run, Baby!” Illicit Drugs, Licit Drugs Used Illicitly and Management of Substance Use Disorder
Tom Viola brings fun and humor to the subject of licit and illicit drugs. What is being bought at the corner market that is more dangerous than we realized. Resources: Youtube: @chairsideconfidential Email: [email protected] Website: tomviola.com
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Clinical dental hygiene, chiropractic medicine and Nano Hydroxyapatite
Karen Gordon discusses her career path and how dental hygiene and chiropractic medicine fit together with cross referencing symptoms. Resources: @thechirohygienist on all socials
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Drying to Heal: Principles, Applications, and Clinical Outcomes of Dental Desiccation Therapy
Are you on top of desiccation and everything it has to offer you in the operatory? Annie Walters shares the benefits of introducing desiccation products to your operatory. Resources: @anniewaltersrdh on Instagram Annie Walter MSDH, RDH on Linked In Anniewaltersrdh.com
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Pharm It Up! Interactive Teaching Techniques for the Dental Hygiene Educator
There are easier ways to remember all the pharmacology terms without using just memorization. Melissa Calhoun brings her enthusiasm to making pharmacology easier. Resources: @missyrdh on Instagram [email protected]
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OSCE You at the Finish Line: Designing Clinical Exams That Measure What Matters
OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) are standardized assessments used in dental hygiene education and licensure to evaluate clinical competence in a controlled, repeatable format. Resources: [email protected]
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Faculty Calibration Station: Challenges, Strategies, and Student Success… All Aboard!
Kelsey Miller shares insight to the value of faculty calibration in dental hygiene programs, and how the course can also impact daily practice in the dental office. Resources: Kelsey Miller on Linked In [email protected]
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Rootbound: Break Free From Feeling Stuck
Spend time with MB Gustitus as we discuss her upcoming Key Note Session at RDH UOR. Review the insights of her book and learn how we can unstick ourselves.
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Understanding root resorption
Learn how to recognize the different types, key symptoms, and how advanced imaging like CBCT helps clinicians diagnose and treat root resorption before it's too late. https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55362872/understanding-root-resorption
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New DentalPost Industry Salary Report results reveal RDH job satisfaction, compensation, and retention in 2026
The latest DentalPost Industry Salary Report offers dental leaders a critical snapshot of workforce trends that could shape staffing, retention, and career sustainability heading into 2026.
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Have you defined your "Why"?
Richard Robinson shares his personal story from dental hygiene graduate to founder of the "MyWhy" program. Listen to his story and how he responded to becoming an Award of Distinction recipient. Resources: Thatsmywhy.org [email protected]
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The relationship that can make or break your practice
The hygienist-office manager relationship is one of the most impactful and most neglected dynamics in dentistry. The practices that thrive have teams who are genuinely aligned. https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55362663/the-relationship-that-can-make-or-break-your-practice
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Behind the scenes of Under One Roof
RDH Under One Roof will be hosted July 16-18. Here are a few insights that will make your experience more exciting. See you soon! Resources: [email protected]
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Are you discussing nutrition?
Discussing nutrition with your patients isn't just about caries control. From daily habits to new diets, your patients may be needing your knowledge. Resources: @teachrdh on Instagram
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Could team learning be for your practice?
Tiffany Weubben "The Hygienepreneur" invites you to Tennessee and the Hygiene Hoedown. A team approach CE platform. Resources: thehygienepreneur.com Email: [email protected]
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Focusing on Continual Growth
Katrina Klein is passionate about ergonomics and has lectured on the subject for many years. She expanded by focusing on overall health and is now sharing her wealth of knowledge on clinical assessments. Health is about continual growth. Resources: @ergofitlife on social media ergofitlife.com
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Is Mobile Dentistry for you?
Shelley Brown discusses the steps to starting your own mobile dentistry business. She explains the rewards and how to find legal assistance. Resources: @shelleythehygienist on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube www.shelley.dental
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Strengthening Collaboration in Dentistry
Abbey Rennau shares the enpowerment of collaboration between dentist and dental hygienists. Resources: [email protected]
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Advancing Autonomy in Dental Hygiene Education
Dawn Buju discusses the necessity of autonomy and the connection to our education platform. Sharing her thoughts in a series to launch in RDH Magazine.
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Finding Relaxation
Heather DeJonge shares her journey from panic attacks and sleeping on the floor, to finding answers and her new passion, The Relaxed Hygienist. Resources: @therelaxedhygienist on Instagram
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New Insights on Ultrasonics
What you didn't know about ultrasonics. Noel Paschke provides professional insights to what is working and what is not. Resources: [email protected]
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An Eye Opening Story
Amy Lemons shares her personal journey and a trip to the doctor with her daughter. Within a short amount of time her daughter was diagnosed with Type I diabetes and hospitalized. What followed is eye opening for us all.
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Dental Hacks: The Book and DH Student Community
Tonya Jeffries talks about the impact of her book Dental Hacks and how the message supports our DH Student community.
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Optimism Around the Oral Preventive Assistant
Joffree Bunleang shares her optimistic focus on the Oral Preventive Assistant (OPA). Are we looking at it the wrong way, and could there be a positive outcome?
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Dental Code Updates for 2026
Dental codes are changing in 2026. Kathy Forbes shares her knowledge and prepares us for some positive improvements.
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Biological Dental Hygiene
Barbara Tritz shares her passion for dental hygiene. We are prevention specialists, airway screeners, metabolic detectives, nutrition coaches, microbiome translators, and early detectors of chronic disease.
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Endometriosis Diagnosis
After meeting with 15 doctors, Dana Paladino discovered where her pain was coming from. Through her health journey, she found her entrepreneurial calling with DHBasics. Listen to learn.
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Integrative Hygiene - Where to Begin
When you know there is more to an appointment than just scaling, you are ready to step into integrative care. Spend time with Lauren Kennedy as she sparks the desire to do more.
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The Dangers of Nicotine Pouches
Everything I didn't know about nicotine pouches and the dangers within. Sherri Warshaw shares her wealth of knowledge on the subject.
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Say "Yes": How it Changed One Hygienists Career Path
Rachel Norwood said "Yes" to a job at a hospital. What she didn't know was that this role would lead her to a passion for working with the elderly and supporting their caregivers.
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Get out of the Box
As dental hygienist, we often put ourselves in a box and limit our options for professional growth. Jasmine Hayley shares her insights on focusing outside our normal parameters.
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Ditching the lead shield? What you should know before doing so
The ADA’s updated radiation guidelines recommend ditching lead aprons. But before you make any changes, learn what every dental hygienist needs to know about state laws and patient safety. Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders...
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Ergonomic Longevity
Posture myths are holding hygienists back. Strength, movement, and postural variability—not static “perfect posture”—are the true keys to ergonomic longevity. Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by Jackie Sanders...
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Smoking and Periodontal Disease
Despite being the leading preventable cause of death, cancer, and gum disease, smoking remains a stubborn habit. Understanding why people start—and why many can’t stop—is key to helping patients quit and reclaim their health. Curstyn Molloy, BSDH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders...
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Growing in Dental Hygiene as a Clinician
Amber Auger shares her enthusiasm for providing platforms to support the growth of the dental hygiene clinician. From Thrive in the Op to RDH Evolution.
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Oral Health Awareness Project
Share time with Bethany Montoya as she talks about the creation of the Oral Health Awareness Project and the Lone Star Society. Positive momentum and change for the dental hygiene community.
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The case for dental hygienists' autonomy: Charting the path forward
Dental hygiene has its own version of Stockholm Syndrome—years of subordination have conditioned many hygienists to defend the very system that restricts them. Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders...
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Intra and extraoral cancer screening
When did you have your last oral cancer screening? The importance of intraoral and the new statistics confirming the significance of the extraoral. Spend some quality time with Susan Cotten.
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The SAUCE Method for Avoiding Burnout
Sasha Bryan shares her optimism to her interview and reveals her SAUCE method to help prevent burnout. She also discusses her tips and tricks on coordinating her schedule to provide quality patient care. This episode is sponsored by Aspen Dental. To learn more, visit aspendental.com.
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Behind the label: Prioritizing dental product ingredient safety
This article explores how hygienists can identify hidden allergens, minimize risks for medically complex patients, and choose safer, evidence-based products that support individualized, patient-centered care. India Chance, RDH, CDIPC Read by Jackie Sanders...
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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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