Career & Profession

dental hygienists would like to practice independently of dentists

Alternative Practice

The case for dental hygienists' autonomy: The economics of dentistry

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

The outdated model of today's dentistry is rooted in professional dependency and cloaked in the language of supervision. Its sole purpose lies in gatekeeping and financial control...

The role of dental hygienists has undergone a noticeable transformation during recent years

Career & Profession

The shifting role of dental hygienists: Are we moving from leadership to limitation?

Jacqueline Thompson, BSDH, RDH

The Oral health awareness project will keep dental patients safe and dental hygiene standards high

A dangerous shortcut: The push for nonaccredited paths to dental hygiene

Lisandra Maisonet, BS, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA

dental hygienists should be free to practice autonomously

RDH Magazine Podcast

Dental hygiene autonomy: Defining the paradigm

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

eggshells can be valuable in dentistry as hydroxyapatite

Career & Profession

Eggshells in dentistry? The potential of eggshell hydroxyapatite

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

Here's how to avoid becoming stagnant in your clinical dental hygiene job

Hygiene Mentor: How to prevent job stagnation

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

the decision to retire from dental hygiene was hard for this RDH

To retire or not to retire … that is the question

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

find your happy in your dental hygiene career and share it with others

RDH Magazine Podcast

Where can dental hygienists make a difference? with Billie Lunt

Billie Lunt, MSDH, BA, RDH

dental hygienists want to break the chains and become autonomous for many reasons

Alternative Practice

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

Derik J. Sven, MBA, MPH, RDH, CDT, FADHA

dental hygienists should embrace leadership and mentorship

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

Kandra Sellers, BA, RDH

Westmoreland dental hygiene students pose together after their successful fundraiser.

How to throw a successful fundraiser: Students raise $15,000 to fund their board review

Amanda Kundrod, MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

it will take time for new dental hygienist to feel less anxiety on the job

Ask a Pro: When will this new hygienist lose the anxiety?

Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

tips for handling ADHD as a working dental hygienist

Productivity with ADHD: 3 tips to help dental clinicians manage their ADHD

Nicole Garlington-Doughty, RDH

Dental hygienists are trained to do much more than they're allowed to do in dental practice.

Career & Profession

The discrimination dental hygienists face when expanding their scope in dentistry

Tabitha Acert, BOH, GradCertPH, AdvHyg (MStud)

Woman laying down her phone on the table

Career & Profession

The power of disconnecting: Finding peace in a hyperconnected world

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Dental hygienists can find support with RDH RISE

RDH Magazine Podcast

Prevent career burnout with new RISE program

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s bold push for professional autonomy

Erin Haley-Hitz, MS, BSDH, RDH, FADHA, MAADH

dental-pro-holding-hand-instrument-in-operatory

Ask a pro: When will I stop feeling overwhelmed in the op?

Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

Community college raises board review funds for all 19 students with successful fundraiser

RDH Magazine Podcast

Funds raised! 19 dental hygiene students raise board review funds

Amanda Kundrod, MA, RDH, PHDHP, EFDA, CDA

two heart hands in dental op in front of patient

What burnout taught me about the career I still love

Brittany Cox, MA, RDH