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

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

July 8, 2025 • 13 mins

This is an unfiltered examination of the structural sexism embedded in dentistry, a profession that has long constrained the autonomy of hygienists under the pretext of safety and oversight. Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55286333/a-century-of-subordination-the-historical-barriers-to-dental-hygienists-autonomy

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

July 3, 2025 • 12 mins

Katrina Klein shares her insights on ergonomic health and the benefits of muscle health.

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

July 1, 2025 • 9 mins

Supporting and collaborating with your fellow dental hygienists will boost the profession and patient care. Mentorship is a terrific way to begin. Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55286217/mentorship-and-advocacy-in-dental-hygiene-speak-up-for-patients-and-one-another

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An introduction to Interprofessionalism

June 26, 2025 • 5 mins

Bridging the gap between dentists and dental hygienists through stronger interprofessional collaboration could be the key to improving patient outcomes and advancing comprehensive oral care. Whitney Foster, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders, RDH https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55273548/an-introduction-to-interprofessionalism-in-dentistry

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

June 24, 2025 • 21 mins

Derik Sven shares his professional insights on dental hygiene autonomy and defining the paradigm. Where did he find his passion to make a positive influence on our profession?

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

June 19, 2025 • 10 mins

Spend time learning about the latest trend of nicotine pouches. Alyssa Day shares her knowledge on the adverse effects and the role of the RDH.

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

June 17, 2025 • 13 mins

Billie Lunt shares her joy-filled attitude on life and teaching dental hygiene students. Where can we all make a difference?

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Periodontal disease: A comorbidity? Part 1

June 12, 2025 • 11 mins

Lara James, NTM, RDH, advocates for periodontal disease being classified as a comorbidity. Here’s why. Lara James, NTM, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55272301/periodontal-disease-a-comorbidity-part-1

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Beyond squamous cell carcinoma: A spectrum of oral cavity malignancies

June 10, 2025 • 15 mins

This article surveys several malignancies that can occur in the oral cavity—from salivary gland tumors to sarcomas—to highlight their presentations, pathology, and management. Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55271904/beyond-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-spectrum-of-oral-cavity-malignancies

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

June 5, 2025 • 8 mins

A talk with the author! This article surveys several malignancies that can occur in the oral cavity—from salivary gland tumors to sarcomas—to highlight their presentations, pathology, and management. Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/55271904/beyond-squamous-cell-carcinoma-a-spectrum-of-oral-cavity-malignancies

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The role of AI in enhancing periodontal disease classification and diagnosis

June 3, 2025 • 10 mins

Here's how AI is revolutionizing periodontal disease diagnosis, offering faster, more accurate detection and personalized treatment plans to improve patient care. Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273544/the-role-of-ai-in-enhancing-periodontal-disease-classification-and-diagnosis

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

May 29, 2025 • 4 mins

This dental hygienist feels it's disrespectful the way the assistants don't bundle instruments for the ultrasonic. How can you approach this problem in a fair manner? Amber Auger, MPH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/infection-control/disinfection/article/55273545/hygiene-mentor-how-to-carefully-approach-dental-assistants-about-ultrasonic-problem

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RDH Rise with Brittany Cox

May 28, 2025 • 12 mins

Brittany Cox discusses her experience with burnout and sharing her story in a recent article, What burnout taught me about the career I still love. Her passion is leading to a new series of solutions. RDH Rise. https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/inspiration/article/55287305/what-burnout-taught-me-about-the-dental-hygiene-career-i-still-love

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Antidepressant Medications and Oral Health with Tracee Dahm

May 22, 2025 • 12 mins

An open discussion on depression and the effects of antidepressants on oral health. Tracee Dahm discusses her recent article in RDH eVillage. Antidepressant medications and oral health | Registered Dental Hygienists

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The value of vitamin C for dental patients

May 20, 2025 • 7 mins

People who want to take steps toward staying healthy, including their oral health, need to remember the value of vitamin C. You can remind them about this handy and healthy option.

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/55273163/the-value-of-vitamin-c-for-dental-patients

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The influence of salivary proteins

May 15, 2025 • 10 mins

Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health. Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55271562/the-influence-of-salivary-proteins

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

May 13, 2025 • 12 mins

The differences in dentistry and dental hygiene have led to some deep divides through the years. What can hygienists do about this? Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/55273454/the-case-for-dental-hygienists-autonomy-part-i-defining-the-paradigm

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The benefits of disclosing solution

May 8, 2025 • 6 mins

When it comes to disclosing solution, some love it, some are happy to have left it in hygiene school. Bethany Montoya highlights reasons you might want to add it to your arsenal. Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273780/the-benefits-of-disclosing-solution

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Anxiety and depression among US teens

May 6, 2025 • 7 mins

The US Surgeon General has raised concerns about the growing mental health crisis among teenagers. Dental professionals should monitor and educate adolescent patients on maintaining overall and oral health. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55273808/anxiety-and-depression-among-us-teens

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Working Dehydrated: The Real Cost

May 1, 2025 • 9 mins

We hit the ground running and don’t stop until lunch (if even then) so frequently that being dehydrated is almost a way of life. Learn more about how important hydration is to a full, productive life. Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT Read by Jackie Sanders https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/article/55277117/wellness-corner-we-are-not-part-camel-the-real-cost-of-working-dehydrated

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Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}The Key to Career Longevity with Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

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

An introduction to Interprofessionalism

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

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

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

Periodontal disease: A comorbidity? Part 1

Beyond squamous cell carcinoma: A spectrum of oral cavity malignancies

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

The role of AI in enhancing periodontal disease classification and diagnosis

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

RDH Rise with Brittany Cox

Antidepressant Medications and Oral Health with Tracee Dahm

The value of vitamin C for dental patients

The influence of salivary proteins

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

The benefits of disclosing solution

Anxiety and depression among US teens

Working Dehydrated: The Real Cost

Popular Podcasts

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

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