RDH Magazine Podcast

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.

Episodes

Human Trafficking: What to look For with Kandice Swarthout

October 30, 2025 • 12 mins
Kandice Swarthout has a passion to drive change and make us all aware of the dangers of human trafficking and watch for signs.  In addition, she lives a busy professional and personal life, but has found balance in a healthy diet and morning walks.
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How dentistry’s treatment of lab techs mirrors today’s attacks on hygienists

October 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Organized dentistry’s history of undermining credentialed professions reveals systemic failures, hidden risks, and patient harm—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability, and the future of dental hygiene. Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55312066/lessons-from-the-past-how-dentistrys-treatment-of-lab-techs-mirrors-todays-attacks-on...
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Decoding the language of clinical attachment: What every hygienist needs to know

October 23, 2025 • 14 mins
Clinical attachment level versus clinical attachment loss—what’s the difference? Discover why this distinction is vital for accurate periodontal diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning, and how understanding it can improve patient outcomes. Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH ,  Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55310252/decoding-the-language-of-clinical...
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What is Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and its oral manifestations?

October 21, 2025 • 8 mins
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, linked to alcohol abuse and malnutrition, presents neurological and oral health risks. Dental hygienists can play a role in recognition and intervention. Robyn Lynn Hack, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders  https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55317603/what-is-wernicke-korsakoff-syndrome-and-its-oral-manifestations
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Positive Momentum - Fulfilling Dreams in Dental Hygiene

October 16, 2025 • 10 mins
25 Award of Distinction recipient Letita Hill shares her journey with students and new graduates. Providing positive momentum to go after happiness and fulfill your dreams.
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Eosinophilic esophagitis: What dental professionals need to know

October 14, 2025 • 9 mins
Could that “reflux” patient have eosinophilic esophagitis? Why this overlooked disease matters in dentistry. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55303787/eosinophilic-esophagitis-what-dental-professionals-need-to-know
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A Story of Passion and Beyond with LaVal Lucas Perry

October 10, 2025 • 10 mins

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

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From Brand Ambassador to Full Time Employee

October 9, 2025 • 13 mins
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.
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Insights behind Achievement with Debora Carrier, RDH

October 7, 2025 • 10 mins
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.
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Clinical Tips: Periodontal microscopy and endoscopy

October 2, 2025 • 5 mins
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
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The Best Fit: Transitioning from Private Practice to DSO

September 30, 2025 • 13 mins
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.
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Doors Opened by the Periodontal Endoscope

September 25, 2025 • 12 mins
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.
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The Bright Side: Fee for Service Practice

September 23, 2025 • 12 mins
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.
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Implant maintenance update part 2

September 18, 2025 • 10 mins
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 
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Embracing GBT

September 16, 2025 • 12 mins
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.
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Work Balance

September 11, 2025 • 12 mins
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.
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Implant-associated diseases Part 1

September 9, 2025 • 9 mins
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
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Finding the Perfect Office: What a Difference it Makes!

September 5, 2025 • 11 mins
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

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

September 2, 2025 • 14 mins
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
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Finding Joy in Clinical Practice

August 28, 2025 • 17 mins
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.
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