Volume 44, Issue 8 (November/December 2024)

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Rewards from the dental community

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

Nov. 26, 2024

Want to join a community? The RDH Community Connection program celebrates dental hygienists making a positive impact through community outreach projects and helping dental professionals...

Career & Profession

Artificial intelligence: A new era for dental hygiene

Kevin Ohashi Lopez, MHA, BSDH, RDH

Nov. 25, 2024

AI is revolutionizing dentistry by boosting patient care, streamlining workflows, and expanding access to services through advanced tools like diagnostics, machine learning, and...

The GuruNanda Butter on Gums toothbrush: A gentle solution for sensitive oral care

Amanda L. Hale, BS, RDH

Nov. 22, 2024

The GuruNanda Butter on Gums toothbrush, created for patients with sensitive oral conditions, offers ultrasoft bristles that effectively reduce plaque and irritation, making it...

Water Safety

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

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

Nov. 22, 2024

Maintaining dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) is essential for infection control; dental professionals must adhere to strict testing, maintenance, and flushing protocols to ensure...

Inspiration

Leading in a new era: 6 ways young professionals can shape the future

Brittany Cox, MA, BS, RDH

Nov. 21, 2024

As a young leader, there are many things to consider to develop a successful career and dental team. It begins with self-awareness and building relationships.

More content from Volume 44, Issue 8 (November/December 2024)

Patient Education

The effect of depression on the gut

Tracee S. Dahm, MS, BSDH

Nov. 21, 2024

While a mental health disorder and a large area of the body may not seem like they’re related, scientific research has shown that they are. Dental hygienists can educate their...

Know how to care for your patients with sickle cell disease.

Patient Care

Understanding sickle cell disease and dental treatment

Linda Chandler-Jacobs, BS, RDH

Nov. 20, 2024

Dental professionals must be aware of the unique challenges posed by sickle cell disease to ensure safe and effective dental care for patients with this condition.

Infection Control

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

Renee Russell, BHS, RDH, CDIPC,

Nov. 19, 2024

'Tis the season to catch those viral infections. Don't let your guard down, and help keep this season's statistics low with proper IC practices.

Patient Care

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

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

Nov. 18, 2024

Knowing how different vitamins affect oral and overall health will help you advise patients in their dietary choices.

Instruments/Handpieces

Risks and biohazards associated with dental instrument retipping: A review

Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA, CDIPC

Nov. 13, 2024

A retipped dental instrument may offer a lower-cost option in the short term, yet this reduction in cost may be accompanied with elevated risks to the clinician and the patient...

Pathology

Bulging, bulbous, and boggy gingiva: A sign of more than just periodontal issues?

Sherri Lukes, MS, RDH, FAADH

Nov. 13, 2024

Sherri Lukes, MS, RDH, explains the medication-induced and disease-induced causes of gingival enlargement.

Illuminate your smile: Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit

Samantha Farrar, DHSc, MPH, BSDH, RDH

Nov. 12, 2024

The Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit offers a blend of efficacy, convenience, and patient comfort that distinguishes it as a premier option in the realm...

Patient Care

Maximizing your investment in oral myofunctional therapy education: Practical applications in clinical dental settings

Karese Laguerre, CRDH, MAS

Nov. 12, 2024

Learning to work with oral myofunctional disorders can be complex, but there is a solid path you can take to educate yourself and your patients, as you work collaboratively with...

Pathology

The mind-mouth connection: Psychological implications of oral pathologies

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

Nov. 11, 2024

Emerging evidence points toward a dynamic relationship between mental and oral health, where the state of one can influence the trajectory of the other over time. Dental hygienists...

Oral Systemic

Is rapamycin the next big breakthrough in periodontitis and oral cancer treatment?

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

Nov. 11, 2024

Originally developed as an immunosuppressant, rapamycin is now being studied for its wide-ranging potential in oral health—particularly in treating periodontitis, oral dysbiosis...