Volume 43, Issue 3 (April 2023)

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Do I miss clinical hygiene?

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

April 20, 2023

In her April 2023 editor's note, Jackie Sanders explains why the answer to that frequently action is "depends on the day, but it's often 'yes.'"

RDH Community Connections

RCC Spotlight: Beverly Matayoshi, BS, RDH

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

April 20, 2023

Meet Beverly Matayoshi, BS, RDH, a member of the RDH Community Connections (RCC) dental hygiene influencer program.

Pathology

The day when everything changed: Our role in head and neck cancer

Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT

April 20, 2023

This hygienist shares a personal story about the disastrous effects of skipping an oral cancer examination. Dental professionals can save lives by performing a three-minute exam...

Patient Care

Nitric oxide: An essential product of the oral microbiome

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

April 17, 2023

Nitric oxide is an essential molecule involved in several physiological and pathological processes within the body—however, what we do in the dental chair may impede nitric oxide...

Patient Care

Understanding probiotics and the oral-gut axis: It's a gut feeling

Katrina M. Sanders-Stewart, MEd, BSDH, RDH, RF

April 13, 2023

As research on the oral-gut axis advances, dental pros must understand the delicate balance of oral microorganisms and their role in immune function, as well as target pathogenic...

More content from Volume 43, Issue 3 (April 2023)

Serving the dental hygiene profession through leadership

Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH

April 12, 2023

Each month, the PIRA program honors an RDH who excels in their role. This month, the honor goes to Erin Haley-Hitz, MS, RDH, for serving the profession through leadership in professiona...

Advisory Board

RDH Advisory Board spotlight: Brooke Crouch, Sonya Dunbar, Josey Sewell

April 12, 2023

Meet three members of the RDH Advisory Board. Each member brings a unique perspective and expertise to our publications. Their responsibilities include peer review, content development...

Patient Care

Why you should consider becoming a biological dental hygienist

Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, BRDH

April 10, 2023

Hygienists have the training and skills to take our rightful place as key members of the health-care team, and we can help our patients heal not only their mouths but also their...

Patient Care

Using evidenced-based science to drive periodontal treatment

Lisa Mayo, MHA, BSDH, RDH

April 6, 2023

Current periodontal medicine connects the oral microbiome with the patient’s systemic microbiome. Here’s what you need to know about periodontal diagnosis and treatment planning...

Patient Care

Long COVID and its systemic health impacts

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

April 6, 2023

What do you know about long COVID? Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, describes her experience with it and what she learned along the way.

Career & Profession

Technically speaking: Integrating technology for optimal patient care (part three)

Alicia Murria, MS, RDH

April 3, 2023

You’re probably wondering how you could possibly add one more thing to your schedule, but technology’s worth is exponential. Here are a few tips to help you successfully integrate...