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    • Volume 43, Issue 6 (July 2023)

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    Hygienists holding the suction in one hand while using their power scaler in the other is something Stephanie Botts says she sees frequently—and here's why that's problematic....
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    July is a time for making holiday memories, including at RDH Under One Roof.
    Rcc Influencer Amanda Zubricki
    Born profoundly deaf, Amanda Zubricki founded That Deaf RDH to help other deaf/hard-of-hearing people pursue their dream of becoming a dental hygienist.
    Rdh Advisory Board July 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...
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    Tom Viola, RPh, CCP
    July 13, 2023
    Patients with Parkinson’s disease experience physical challenges that can affect dental hygiene treatment. Here’s what you need to know.

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    Josalyn Sewell, RDH
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    Hygienists have a responsibility to their patients to screen, educate, and offer recommendations for prevention of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer. This includes the effectiveness...
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    Dental practices must keep a close eye on bacterial levels in dental unit waterlines. Melissa Van Witzenburg, RDH, explains the importance of the often-overlooked DUWLs and the...
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    Buying that perfect pair of loupes is an important process. Here's what to ask and how to find just the right pair to make practice optimal.
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    Person-centered care leads to good health outcomes. Dental pros who practice it recommend it, and patients appreciate caregivers who understand them.
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    Dental abscesses can be serious. Any kind of abscess is cause for careful consideration, possible treatment, and concern. Here is a breakdown of the various types and their systemic...