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Get ready for RDH Under One Roof 2027, the ultimate gathering created exclusively for dental hygienists! 🎉 Join thousands of hygienists for three action-packed days filled with cutting-edge education, inspiring speakers, hands-on learning, networking, and plenty of fun. From the latest clinical insights and practical tools you can take straight back to your practice, to an exhibit hall packed with innovative products and industry experts, UOR is designed to help you learn more, connect more, and reignite your passion for dental hygiene. Join us July 8-10 in Nashville, TN!

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Videos

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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and Near-Infrared Technology, or NIRI. Learn how to...
Sept. 22, 2026
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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and the Occlusogram tool. Here’s a quick step-by-step...
Sept. 22, 2026
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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and the latest Gumlines tool. Here’s a quick tour of...
Sept. 22, 2026
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Dana, RDH and certified iTero clinical trainer, explains what you need to know if you’re new to the Align Oral Health Suite and Oral Health Report. You’ll learn more about how...
Sept. 22, 2026

Patient Care

Women’s health deserves a more proactive approach. Dental professionals can help identify systemic risks through early screening, patient education, and stronger oral-systemic...
Sept. 28, 2026
Dental hygiene KPIs can do more than measure production. By tracking treatment acceptance, recare rates, periodontal percentages, and other key metrics, hygienists can identify...
Sept. 21, 2026
Oxygen-ozone therapy may offer dental hygienists a biological approach to supporting caries prevention, periodontal health, inflammation control, sensitivity, and tissue healing...
Sept. 21, 2026
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The standard of care for dental hygiene should be the foundation—not the ceiling. Evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and clinical curiosity can help hygienists elevate...
Sept. 16, 2026

Ergonomics

Hand fatigue isn't always caused by dull instruments. Grip force, handle design, and ergonomics all influence muscle strain during scaling. Find out how reducing unnecessary gripping...
Aug. 14, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
Emily Boge joins Jessica Atkinson and David Torres for a frank conversation about hand instrumentation, ultrasonics, assessment, calibration, and why “thorough” should never mean...
June 10, 2026
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Early orthodontic problems are hiding in plain sight, and dental hygienists hold the key. Learn how to spot the signs, counsel families with confidence, and become the bridge ...
May 1, 2026
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Sensory processing differences affect how patients experience the dental environment. Learn how small adjustments in communication, environment, and pacing can improve comfort...
April 8, 2026

Infection Control

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A veteran hygienist's case study of severe early childhood caries shows how gaps in parent education perpetuate preventable disease, and why prevention deserves the same urgency...
Sept. 1, 2026
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This article explores how glove retrieval methods, dispenser placement, and emerging packaging designs may help strengthen operatory asepsis as practices refine their infection...
June 10, 2026
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Learn how rapid room turnover impacts infection control, highlighting key areas such as item reuse, sterilization protocols, and waterline testing to prevent cross-contamination...
Jan. 28, 2026
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HuFriedy Instrument Casettes
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

Pathology

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Disasters test more than infrastructure—they test clinical judgment. This article explores the portable clinical competencies that help dental hygienists recognize disease, support...
Aug. 27, 2026
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Could the future of periodontal therapy involve disarming pathogens rather than simply killing them? Early research on gigantol suggests a possible antivirulence strategy against...
Aug. 4, 2026
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Airway health, hormonal changes, and bone health may be more connected than dental hygienists realize. Kristin Evans explains why these systemic patterns matter in the operatory...
July 28, 2026
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Camille Zenobia, PhD, joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston as she talks about her course on oral-systemic healing and where the microbiome meets the immune system at the upcoming...
July 14, 2026

Career & Profession

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Has a patient ever made you doubt your clinical abilities as a new grad? This RDH recounts a personal story of doubt and how they overcame judgment.
Sept. 16, 2026
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A familiar podcast voice is changing, but the conversation continues. Andrew Johnston and Jackie Sanders share what’s ahead.
Sept. 15, 2026
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Find out why Lisa Curbow is honored to be selected for the 2026 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction.
Sept. 11, 2026
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Find out why Kaila Mooney is honored to be selected for the 2026 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction.
Sept. 11, 2026

Learning Resources

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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
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Download this exclusive e-book for a deep dive into the benefits of hydroxyapatite with DH expert Anne O. Rice.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Download this exclusive e-book with tips from experts on how to grow your career in dental hygiene.
Dec. 19, 2024
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A healthy mouth is fundamental to a healthy patient, and the oral microbiome is important for a healthy mouth. Effective at-home oral care plays a crucial role in taking control...
Nov. 29, 2022