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8 skills new dental hygienists need to succeed

Imani Wilson, RDH

Take it from a new dental hygienist: by adopting these skills as a new RDH, your first position will go smoothly and you'll be in the groove in no time.

Fluoride continues to receive negative attention

Fluoride: Protecting smiles or fueling debate?

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH

Trained dental hygienists can treat sleep problems in their patients,

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders

The role of dental hygienists in identifying and treating airway dysfunction

Nerissa Boggan, BSDH, RDH, Cert BBM, AOMT-C

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Patient Education

Tonsil stones: A comprehensive overview

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

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In-office Preventive

The importance of extrinsic stain removal during dental cleanings

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH

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Patient Education

‘Tis the season! The impact of bubbly (champagne and prosecco) on oral health

Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

What ingredients are in your toothpaste?

How do xylitol, hydroxyapatite, and fluoride work? Do we want them in our toothpaste?

Chrissy Harlow, BSDH, RDH

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The skinny on fat-soluble vitamins and their relationship to oral health

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

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Is it perioral dermatitis or something else?

Michele White, DDS

RDH Magazine

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Volume 45, Issue 1 (January/February 2025)

Digital Edition

Infection Control

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Infection Control

Staying ahead of respiratory illness season: Best practices for health-care workers

Renee Russell, BHS, RDH, CDIPC,

Patient Care

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Antimicrobial resistance and its effects on the periodontal environment

Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

Career & Profession

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7 tips for smooth temping experiences

Kim Glover, BSDH, RDH

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Waterlines: Don’t let them turn into a petri dish

Lacy Walker, BS, RDH, CDA, MAADH, FAAOSH,

Will you lose your license over a bloody prophy?

Will you lose your license over a bloody prophy?

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

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Aches and pains beyond the physical: Professional injuries drove hygienist to suicide attempt

Anne Nugent Guignon, MPH, RDH, CSP

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Exploring the risks and impact of alcohol on oral health

Margaret E. Flynn, BSc, PGC, RDH

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Ask a Pro: Coming back from job loss and low self-confidence

Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

Pathology

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Oh, it’s only vitamins! The overlooked power of micronutrients in oral health

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

Videos

Greater New York: Tooth whitening products from Philips

Sponsored Content

Greater New York: Tooth whitening products from Philips

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Podcasts

Artificial intelligence: A new era for dental hygiene

Jan. 9, 2025

Ergonomics

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Instruments/Handpieces

New disposable prophy angles from Pac-Dent

Galleries

Loupes for dental hygienists: What to know before you buy

Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH

White Papers

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Download: Postpandemic infection control: Is your team following best practices?

Sara Joyce, Managing Editor