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RDH Magazine Podcast — 341 episodes

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New DentalPost Industry Salary Report results reveal RDH job satisfaction, compensation, and retention in 2026

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Have you defined your "Why"?

3

The relationship that can make or break your practice

4

Behind the scenes of Under One Roof

5

Are you discussing nutrition?

6

Could team learning be for your practice?

7

Focusing on Continual Growth

8

Is Mobile Dentistry for you?

9

Strengthening Collaboration in Dentistry

10

Advancing Autonomy in Dental Hygiene Education

11

Finding Relaxation

12

New Insights on Ultrasonics

13

An Eye Opening Story

14

Dental Hacks: The Book and DH Student Community

15

Optimism Around the Oral Preventive Assistant

16

Dental Code Updates for 2026

17

Biological Dental Hygiene

18

Endometriosis Diagnosis

19

Integrative Hygiene - Where to Begin

20

The Dangers of Nicotine Pouches

21

Say "Yes": How it Changed One Hygienists Career Path

22

Get out of the Box

23

Ditching the lead shield? What you should know before doing so

24

Ergonomic Longevity

25

Smoking and Periodontal Disease

26

Growing in Dental Hygiene as a Clinician

27

Oral Health Awareness Project

28

The case for dental hygienists' autonomy: Charting the path forward

29

Intra and extraoral cancer screening

30

The SAUCE Method for Avoiding Burnout

31

Behind the label: Prioritizing dental product ingredient safety

32

Turbo-CR: The desiccant that is transforming dental hygiene practice

33

Mayo Clinic RDH

34

New Year Planning

35

Dental Ergonomics and Instrument Design

36

Creating Sustainable Protocols for Implants

37

A Woman with Many Hats

38

Military Man to RDH: Onboarded for Success

39

Dentist Deletes Hygienist’s Notes, Denies SRP

40

Oral health barriers for autistic children

41

RDH's Role in codiscovery and medical billing in dentistry

42

Human Trafficking: What to look For with Kandice Swarthout

43

How dentistry’s treatment of lab techs mirrors today’s attacks on hygienists

44

Decoding the language of clinical attachment: What every hygienist needs to know

45

What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and its oral manifestations?

46

Positive Momentum - Fulfilling Dreams in Dental Hygiene

47

Eosinophilic esophagitis: What dental professionals need to know

48

A Story of Passion and Beyond with LaVal Lucas Perry

49

From Brand Ambassador to Full Time Employee

50

Insights behind Achievement with Debora Carrier, RDH

51

Clinical Tips: Periodontal microscopy and endoscopy

52

The Best Fit: Transitioning from Private Practice to DSO

53

Doors Opened by the Periodontal Endoscope

54

The Bright Side: Fee for Service Practice

55

Implant maintenance update part 2

56

Embracing GBT

57

Work Balance

58

Implant-associated diseases Part 1

59

Finding the Perfect Office: What a Difference it Makes!

60

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

61

Finding Joy in Clinical Practice

62

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

63

The chronic disease no one is talking about

64

RDHs Take Action

65

Quality Care Driven by Metrics

66

Dental AI: 9 things every hygienist should know

67

Dental Hygienists' Autonomy

68

Forensics, Academia and Being a Clinician with Kimberly Erdman, EdD, RDH, FAADH, FADHA

69

White Coat Hypertension

70

Revitalizing gingival health: SRP with glycine-based air polishing

71

High- and low-volume suction aids

72

The power of disconnecting: Finding peace in a hyperconnected world

73

QPR: Question, Persuade and Refer

74

Why should we care about the effects of mouth rinses on oral nitric oxide production?

75

The basics of dental unit waterlines: Part 2

76

A century of subordination: The historical barriers to dental hygienists' autonomy

77

The Key to Career Longevity with Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

78

Mentorship and advocacy in dental hygiene: Speak up for patients and one another

79

An introduction to Interprofessionalism

80

Dental Hygiene Autonomy: Defining the Paradigm with Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

81

Nicotine Pouches: The Latest Trend with Alyssa Day BSDH, RDH

82

Where can we make a difference with Billie Lunt, MSDH, BA, RDH

83

Periodontal disease: A comorbidity? Part 1

84

Beyond squamous cell carcinoma: A spectrum of oral cavity malignancies

85

A Talk with Andreina Sucre on squamous cell carcinomas and more! :

86

The role of AI in enhancing periodontal disease classification and diagnosis

87

Hygiene Mentor: How to carefully approach dental assistants about ultrasonic problem

88

RDH Rise with Brittany Cox

89

Antidepressant Medications and Oral Health with Tracee Dahm

90

The value of vitamin C for dental patients

91

The influence of salivary proteins

92

The case for dental hygienists’ autonomy, part I: Defining the paradigm

93

The benefits of disclosing solution

94

Anxiety and depression among US teens

95

Working Dehydrated: The Real Cost

96

Laser treatments for sensitive teeth

97

Funds Raised! 19 Students Attend Live Board Review

98

Proprioception Dysfunction

99

Selective polishing: A new era in dental hygiene

100

Thrush be gone: How dental hygienists can win the battle against this fungal foe

101

Entrepreneurship in Hygiene

102

How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients: Insights from an expert

103

How COVID-19 changed dental hygiene: 18 experts share key lessons for the future

104

When is it time to leave an office?

105

The Hygienepreneur

106

Dentist Hygienist Communication: Enhancing Patient Treatment

107

Debunking myths about dental implant maintenance

108

White coat hypertension: Not a benign condition

109

Become a Certified Orofacial myologist

110

The ADHA is not under attack: Hygienists are asking for change

111

Vaping: Exposing the hidden risks

112

Autonomy for Dental Hygienists'

113

CPR Certification Renewal Tips

114

Pushing for comprehensive dental hygiene

115

The registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP’s) value in community outreach

116

Exploring the risks and impact of alcohol on oral health

117

New Hygienist Energy

118

The importance of B complex vitamins for oral health

119

Will you lose your license over a bloody prophy?

120

When patients refuse periodontal treatment

121

Preparing for Advance Degrees with Katie Pondolfino

122

CDT codes D4341, D4342, plus charging for topical local anesthesia

123

5 oral indicators of perimenopause

124

Maximizing your investment in oral myofunctional therapy education

125

Expanding Hygiene Education

126

Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?

127

Artificial intelligence: A new era for dental hygiene

128

Bananas versus dental radiographs: Which has more radiation?

129

Leading in a new era: 6 ways young professionals can shape the future

130

Chasing unicorns: Finding the perfect hygienist-doctor fit

131

The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health

132

New treatment for sleep apnea may replace bulky CPAPs for patients

133

What's Changing in 2025 and a 2024 Wrap up!

134

The difference between apologizing and not apologizing in a professional setting

135

Finding the "Big Difference" Role

136

Maximizing the potential of your morning huddle

137

What's Missing? Oral Cancer Screening!

138

Navigating pregnancy as a dental practitioner: Part 2

139

Prophylaxis Coding

140

Navigating pregnancy as a dental practitioner: Part 1

141

Honest Apologies

142

Sugar alcohols, natural sweeteners, and oral health: Part 2

143

Grass Roots Dental Hygiene with Tony Meyerkord

144

Sugar alcohols, natural sweeteners, and oral health

145

Sweeteners: Better Options

146

Work too hard to get patients to like you? There's a better way

147

What do you see? Identifying and Charting

148

The role of desiccants in the management of periodontitis

149

Self care and how to find your balance

150

Is fluoride varnish safe for dental implants?

151

Oral Health Equity

152

What you need to know about AI in dentistry

153

PFA's & Dental Floss

154

Clinical tips: Selecting hygiene hand instruments

155

Oral Systemic Educator Certificate Program Earns Accreditation

156

Social selling the truth

157

Timing and Community

158

MicroCare Medical Spec Clean Disinfectant Wipes: Elevating the standard of disinfection

159

Are you interested in Oral Myofunctional?

160

Is dental hygiene a 10-year career?

161

Radiation Induced Xerostomia

162

3 easy steps if you fail a dental unit waterline test

163

ICYMI: Pac-Dent’s EzAim X-Ray Positioning System

164

The Evidence Behind Advanced Periodontal Instrumentation with Dr. Silky Sharma

165

Crystal-clear vision: Dental operating microscopes in modern dentistry

166

Finding Balance and Defining Your Worth

167

SDF application in the hands of a dental hygienist: 4 cases

168

Dental Lab Unveiled

169

ICYMI: From panic to protocol: Navigating medical emergencies in the dental office

170

Publishing with Michele Prince

171

ICYMI (Not) total recall

172

From Operatory to Sales with Crystal Kingsbury, RDH

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ICYMI: SimplyPERIO - Elevating excellence in periodontal care

174

Mobile Dental Unit with Austynn Minarchin, RDH

175

ICYMI: Tips for treating patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities

176

Find your Curiosity

177

ICYMI: A new approach to fluoride varnish

178

A Natural Alternative with Dr. Derek

179

ICYMI: The detoxifying power of sleep

180

Demo Reels

181

ICYMI: The truth behind neglected waterlines

182

GBT with Maryam Shamuel

183

ICYMI: The active ingredients behind oral rinses

184

Elder Abuse with Kimberly Erdman

185

ICYMI: Colorado dentists find success developing independent dental hygiene practices

186

Starting a MYO Business

187

ICYMI: Strength in Community

188

Mindset Matters

189

ICYMI: ProPaste One and AntiSplatr

190

Neurotoxin and Derma Fillers & Your Patient

191

ICYMI: Death by Sugar

192

Driving Force of Ethics

193

ICYMI: Ready for a change? How to find career fulfillment in dental hygiene

194

Find your Happiness Again

195

ICYMI: Changing D1110 to D1120 for reimbursement purposes: Is this legal?

196

Platforms and Programs for the RDH

197

ICYMI: Overlapping symptoms: Is it poor sleep or ADHD?

198

Heart to Hands

199

Botox for Bruxism

200

Saying "Yes" with Vilma Cordero

201

ICYMI: The lost art of hand instrumentation

202

Mentorship and Happiness

203

ICYMI: Medical protocols for periodontal therapy

204

HPV and Oral Cancer screenings

205

ICYMI: Medical and dental collaboration

206

Embracing the Unknown

207

ICYMI: Golden opportunitiesProfitable geriatric dentistry with a heart

208

Owning your own practice

209

ICYMI: Obese dental patients can lead to ergonomic struggles

210

No Plan is the Best Plan Sometimes

211

ICYMI: Paper up or paper down? Clarifying instrument reprocessing standards

212

Learn2Prevent: The Story

213

ICYMI: Would you drink that?

214

Graduation Excitement!

215

ICYMI: Elevating the standard of spatter prevention post-COVID

216

Jackie and Laura talk about Saturday CE

217

Board Prep: The Support You Want!

218

ICYMI: Probiotics: Good for the gut, good for oral health

219

RDH Educator with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes

220

ICYMI: Helping dental patients quit tobacco through interprofessional collaboration

221

Pivoting with Alyssa Delgado

222

ICYMI: The synergistic power of nano-hydroxyapatite and vitamins for oral health

223

Student to Full Time Clinician

224

ICYMI: Dental sealants and pediatric patients: Options, benefits, and drawbacks

225

Friendship and Focus

226

ICYMI: Dental unit waterline safety: What is (and isn't) going well

227

RDH UOR & Evolution Open Doors!

228

ICYMI: Promoting health and wellness of dental professionals throughout their career

229

Are you Dental Mission Trip Curious with Andrew Johnston, RDH

230

ICYMI: D4910 vs. D1110

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Public Health with Yanira Cassasola

232

ICYMI: Trigeminal Neuralgia

233

2024 Message from Jackie Sanders

234

ICYMI: Sleep Disordered Breathing

235

Dental X-Rays with Amanda Hill, RDH

236

ICYMI: How dental hygienists can tap into the power of medical billing

237

Trauma Informed Care Part II

238

ICYMI: Lead shielding for dental x-rays: A thing of the past?

239

Trauma Informed Care and 3 E’s

240

ICYMI: The Hydrosonic Pro from Curaprox

241

Solutions and Where to Find Them with India Chance, RDH

242

ICYMI: Dental Care for Patients with Down Syndrome

243

Ergonomics with Stephanie Botts, RDH

244

ICYMI: Profisil Fluoride Varnish from Kettenbach Dental

245

Mentorship and Support with Dr. Samantha Farrar

246

Dentistry’s narrative has failed. How should we change?

247

Medical Billing: Tap into the Power!

248

ICYMI: BROOMS- Systematic screening for oral myofunctional disorders

249

Is your Body Aligned?

250

ICYMI: Burning Mouth Syndrome

251

Students and New Graduates!

252

ICYMI: Piezoelectric vs. Magnetostrictive Ultrasonic Scaler: What’s the difference?

253

Patient Interactions: Up Your Game with Kerry Lepicek

254

ICYMI: When an antidepressant isn’t: What dental hygienists need to know about SSRIs

255

Be a Pioneer: Intuitive Patient Care

256

ICYMI: Are you proactive or reactive with your caries risk patients?

257

Evidence Based Practice with Anne O. Rice, RDH

258

ICYMI: CDT codes D1354, D1355, and the new D2991: Clearing up the confusion

259

Be Curious with Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH

260

ICYMI: Spit it out: An overview of xerostomia and digestive disorders

261

ICYMI: Get curious again: How to overcome those blah appointments

262

Bridging Borders in Dental Health with Andreina Sucre

263

Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) with Theresa McCarter

264

ICYMI: Cutting the cord: Enhancing comfort and efficiency with cordless handpiece

265

Nitric Oxide & Oral Health

266

ICYMI: Intuitive patient care—a new approach to oral health care

267

The Pursuit of Dental Excellence: Melissa Calhoun’s Journey

268

The Tipping Point: Are we there yet? With Josey Sewell

269

When should you use the D4346 scaling procedure code?

270

Coding Key Points with Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

271

ICYMI: H. pylori and Oral Health: What to Know

272

Your Pathology Knowledge Could Save a Life with Lani McBeth

273

ICYMI: Best practices for dental unit waterline management

274

Care in Kenya, Egypt, Safe Houses and Mobile Dentistry

275

ICYMI: Patient-centered to person-centered care: How do we get there?

276

The girl has DRIVE!

277

ICYMI: Is it time to break up with your sucttion?

278

Internationally Known RDH, Dr. Emily Boge

279

ICYMI: Are we sweet enough? Understanding the health effects of sugar

280

Community Care to Kenya with Mandy McGill DHP(C)

281

ICYMI: The importance of tongue posture

282

Interactive Writing for Oral Health with Amanda Krompetz RDH, BSDH

283

ICYMI: Do water flossers work? A hygienist’s quest to find out

284

Beat Burnout with Toni Meyerkord, BS, RDH

285

ICYMI: Why you should consider becoming a biological dental hygienist

286

Scale UP with Tiffany Dillon RDH, BSPH, EMT

287

ICYMI: Hygienists, it’s time to drive change within your dental practice

288

Human Trafficking with Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPC

289

ICYMI: Laser procedures for dental hygienists: Herpetic lesions and desensitization

290

Staffing with The Traveling RDH

291

ICYMI: Noncompete clauses for dental professionals: “Likely to be a thing of the past”

292

Asset in the Op with Tiffany Cavazos, RDH

293

ICYMI: The day when everything changed: Our role in head and neck cancer

294

Oral Health and Alzheimer’s Disease with Angie Stone BLS, CDP

295

ICYMI: Long COVID and its systemic health impacts

296

Having an Influence on Dental Hygiene with Brittany Glauz, BSDH, RDH

297

ICYMI: Nitric oxide - An essential product of the oral microbiome

298

Jackie Chats with Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH

299

ICYMI: Titanium dioxide in toothpaste: Should dental patients be warned?

300

Jackie Chats with Sarah Crow, RDH

301

ICYMI: What pediatric dentists want dental hygienists to know

302

Jackie Chats with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

303

ICYMI: How food insecurity affects families: What can be done and who can help

304

Jackie Chats with Lisa Maisonet, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

305

Jackie Chats with Tameka Schley Lee, BSDH, RDH

306

ICYMI: 2023 CDT code updates, and how to appeal a claim denial for SRP

307

Jackie Chats with Alicia Murria, MS, RDH

308

ICYMI: Crunching the Numbers

309

Jackie Chats with Susan Cotten RDH, BS, OMT

310

ICYMI: Why patient self-medication with dietary supplements matters to dental hygienists

311

Jackie Chats with Ryan Rutar, MA, BS, BA, RDH

312

ICYMI: What fingernails say about oral-systemic health

313

Jackie Chats with Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

314

ICYMI: How the Body Communicates via its Spit

315

Jackie Chats with Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

316

ICYMI: Dentinal hypersensitivity - Common causes and possible solutions

317

Jackie Chats with Brianne Novaes, CPT

318

ICYMI: C-reactive protein tests: The right way to use them

319

Jackie Chats with Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

320

ICYMI: Chlorhexidine—the good, the bad, and the ugly

321

Jackie Chats with Christine Diehl, BGS, RDH

322

ICYMI: Saddle stools - Don’t buy until you try

323

Jackie Chats with Angela Grover, MA, BASDH, RDH

324

ICYMI: Feel the Burn - Why GERD Matters

325

Jackie Chats with Crystal Spring, BSDH, RDH, LAP

326

ICYMI: The translocation of bacteria - Inflammatory bowel disease

327

Jackie Chats with Angela Do, RDH, MEd, MAADH

328

ICYMI: Dental Waterline Warning

329

Jackie Chats with Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

330

ICYMI: Redheads and anesthesia - Analyzing the differences in pain perception

331

Jackie Chats with Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH

332

ICYMI: The 3 ”Ships”: Navigating the Dental Hygienist Shortage

333

Jackie Chats with Cindy Purdy, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

334

ICYMI: Eye Spy - Exploring the Mouth-Eye Connection

335

Jackie Chats with Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, FAAOSH

336

ICYMI: Nano-hydroxyapatite in dental products: Better than fluoride?

337

Jackie Chats with Bethany Montoya, RDH

338

ICYMI: Are you writing SOAP notes for every dental patient? Here’s why you should be

339

Jackie Chats with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB

340

ICYMI: The case for face shields: Why they should remain the standard

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