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Letitia Hill feels like she's "made it" by receiving this award, and hopes her experiences will help her mentor others.
Nov. 5, 2025
RDH Award of distinction
The AOD award is a culmination of everything Debora has worked for throughout her career. She's honored to be part of such an elite group of professionals.
Oct. 29, 2025
GUM/RDH Award of Distinction
This award feels very valuable to Shelley Brown. She appreciates that her patients in public health, who sometimes go unnoticed, receive some recognition along with her.
Oct. 14, 2025
Silver Diamine Fluoride Placement INTERPROXIMAL
Have you ever tried to arrest caries by placing SDF interproximally? This video from Hygiene Edge walks you through the technique.
Oct. 10, 2025

Patient Care

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Dental hygiene is entering a new era—driven by prevention, technology, and career growth. Melissa Turner explores the top hygiene topics for 2025, emerging clinical trends, and...
Nov. 19, 2025
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Accurate staging and grading of periodontitis depends on correct use of clinical attachment level (CAL). This article clarifies common misconceptions, highlights pitfalls in probing...
Nov. 19, 2025
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Neutrophils are defenders with a double edge. These immune cells use reactive oxygen species to kill microbes but can also damage tissues, driving periodontal disease, chronic...
Nov. 18, 2025
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Nov. 18, 2025

Ergonomics

Dental hygienists should provide as much care as they can from the 11 to 1 o'clock position.
Twisting into awkward positions during care? Here are ergonomic clock positions that reduce pain, protect your body, and help you practice comfortably for the long haul.
Oct. 31, 2025
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Sharpen your instruments regularly, for the life of the instruments and to avoid MSDs.
Musculoskeletal pain is common among hygienists, but a simple, consistent sharpening system can ease strain and extend instrument life. Here’s how to set one up.
Oct. 28, 2025
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect up to 96% of dental hygienists, leading to pain, fatigue, and lost income. Learn how adaptive curette designs reduce pinch force, muscle...
Oct. 8, 2025
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Think about a hands-free device that’s attached to your suction and inserted into the patient's mouth.
Protect your career and health. Hands-free suction devices improve ergonomics, reduce strain, prevent injuries, and extend the careers of dental hygienists.
Sept. 12, 2025

Infection Control

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Implementing dental instrument cassettes can elevate safety, efficiency, and patient trust. See how one hygienist’s journey shows the lasting impact on workflow and clinical excellence...
Oct. 6, 2025
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Whooping cough is on the rise in the US. Here's what health-care workers can do to prevent and treat it.
Whooping cough cases are rising sharply in the US—making prevention, vaccination, and precautions critical.
Sept. 17, 2025
September is Dental Infection Control Awareness Month.
The Association for Dental Safety launches DICAM 2025 with weekly infection prevention topics, toolkits, and Ask ADS to elevate dental safety for teams and patients.
Aug. 13, 2025
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The more you know about how to keep your ultrasonic cleaner running at its best, the better off your practice will be. Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, outlines five must-dos to make...
Aug. 11, 2025

Pathology

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Collagenases link oral health to systemic disease. Explore how MMP activity drives periodontal destruction, influences cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological conditions, ...
Oct. 6, 2025
Eikenella corrodens (Ec) if often harmless but can cause trouble when the mucosal barrier is broken, or the host’s immune system is weakened.
Eikenella corrodens is usually a quiet oral resident, but under the right conditions it shifts from harmless commensal to dangerous opportunistic pathogen.
Sept. 11, 2025
Myra Nikitas, RDH, CPHDH, left, and Mary Duquette, BS, RDH, CPHDH, are the founders of Traveling Tooth Fairies.
Traveling Tooth Fairies bring free dental care to New Hampshire schools, helping kids overcome barriers to oral health with preventive treatments and education.
Sept. 3, 2025
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Postbiotics against the pathobionts: A new chapter
As a new frontier in preventive dentistry, postbiotics are poised to become a cornerstone of functional, microbiome-focused oral care. Their safety, stability, and ability to ...
Aug. 18, 2025

Career & Profession

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Burnout is taking a toll on dental hygienists nationwide, impacting mental health, job satisfaction, and patient care. This article explores the root causes of burnout in dental...
Nov. 17, 2025
Haley Floess, left, and a colleague volunteer to provide oral health education for underserved children.
Community outreach isn’t complicated. With a simple logic model, dental hygienists can organize meaningful events that expand access, support prevention, and strengthen public...
Nov. 12, 2025
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The struggle to escape from the grip of dentists' oversight is real.
Organized dentistry’s history of undermining credentialed professions reveals systemic failures, hidden risks, and patient harm—raising urgent questions about oversight, accountability...
Oct. 23, 2025
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The dental hygiene profession has evolved for the better during the last several years.
Dental hygiene has transformed from tooth cleaning to whole-body prevention. This National Dental Hygiene Month, we celebrate how far the profession has come, and where it’s headed...
Oct. 21, 2025

Learning Resources

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Sept. 26, 2025
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Aug. 26, 2025
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 Your hand instruments shape your care—are they helping or holding you back? RDH magazine brings you a practical, evidence-based guide to smarter hand instrumentation...
June 16, 2025
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Download this e-book with exclusive content to help ensure your dental team is following the latest in IC best practices.
Dec. 20, 2024