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Videos

Leading Educator Discusses Calculus
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Leading Clinician and Educator, Annie Walters, MSDH, RDH reviews calculus removal. She discusses quick and easy techniques to help hygienists and patients. As an expert practitioner...
March 3, 2026
New Waterpik™ Promax™ debuts at CMW 2026
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At Chicago Midwinter, Amanda Hill, RDH, BS shares what makes the new Waterpik™ Promax™ water flosser extraordinary. Powered by SMARTADVANCE™ mode, PROMAX advances patients to ...
March 3, 2026
Meet Quantium™: A Smarter Composite
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In this video, Dr. Nunez explains what defines a universal composite, the features clinicians value most, and what makes Quantium™ different. He also discusses clinical performance...
March 3, 2026
TheraBreath launches new Toothpaste Line at Chicago Mid-Winter Meeting
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Get the inside scoop about TheraBreath's New Toothpaste Line from hygienist Ashleigh, one of TheraBreath's professional educators. She gives us everything we need to know and ...
March 3, 2026

Patient Care

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Dental hygienists have the knowledge to elevate patient care—but implementation is often the missing link. Strong communication and collaboration with dentists can bridge the ...
April 17, 2026
A personal journey highlighting the importance of managing stress, resetting the nervous system, and understanding hormonal influences, offering actionable advice for women in...
April 17, 2026
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A dental hygienist blends artistry and patient care, using quilting to build trust, ease anxiety, and create lasting connections—culminating in an award-winning quilt that honors...
April 13, 2026
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Oral petechiae—tiny red or purple spots in the mouth—may be harmless or a sign of systemic disease. Understanding their causes helps dental professionals identify when simple ...
April 9, 2026

Ergonomics

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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
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Behind every periodontal and preventive care visit is a set of instruments and technologies that can either elevate clinical outcomes or compromise them—especially for early-career...
April 7, 2026
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A Tale of Two Hygienists
Do you have a "butter knife" in your cassette? Most hygienists struggle to find time for instrument maintenance, leading to hand fatigue and burnished calculus. Discover how Christine...
Feb. 4, 2026
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Small, strategic microbreaks can reduce pain, restore circulation, and protect your musculoskeletal health, helping you feel better both chairside and at home.
Dec. 12, 2025

Infection Control

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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
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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

Pathology

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A Tale of Two Hygienists
Most oral cancer screenings are treated as quick intraoral checks, but that approach leaves critical risk indicators unaddressed. This episode outlines what a structured, comprehensive...
April 8, 2026
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Oral Bacteria Colorectal Cancer Connection Dentistry
A Tale of Two Hygienists
We talk a lot about the mouth and screening for oral cancer, but how does our work with controlling the mouth’s microbiome impact the risk for other cancers like colorectal cancer...
April 8, 2026
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Andreina Sucre, MSc, CRDH, explores the emotional and clinical weight of missed oral pathology, the lesions we most often misread, and how to build the kind of resilience that...
April 7, 2026
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A Tale of Two Hygienists
Dr. Bryan Trump explains why oral pathology is a communication skill that shapes how patients experience care. Here's what to document, how to describe suspicious findings, and...
April 1, 2026

Career & Profession

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Paradise Dental Technologies in partnership with RDH is expanding opportunities for dental hygiene students with its NEW Student Research Award Program. Opening April 30, 2026...
April 17, 2026
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Autonomous dental hygiene is transforming the profession, giving clinicians greater control while expanding access to care in underserved communities. From mobile practice to ...
April 13, 2026
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The Philips/RDH Heart to Hands Award is presented to three outstanding hygienists who love their profession. Let’s meet the 2026 recipients.
April 13, 2026
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Dental hygienists deliver exceptional care every day—often without recognition. The Waterpik Clinical Recognition Program honors clinicians making a real impact in patient care...
April 13, 2026

Learning Resources

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Join our webinar to explore glove materials, allergy mitigation, and ergonomic design strategies that enhance safety and performance. Register now to elevate your PPE expertise...
March 6, 2026
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Clean waterlines don’t happen by chance. If you’re guessing instead of testing, it’s time to rethink your protocols. Join our webinar to fix what’s quietly breaking down. Stop...
Sept. 26, 2025
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Don’t wait for a compliance shock—learn how to keep your dental unit waterlines safe and spotless in this free e-book.
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