Volume 45, Issue 2 (March 2025)

Dental HCWs can play a pivotal role in reporting suspected human trafficking. It's more prevalent than you may think. But it's important to gain a patient's trust before reporting...

"Supervised neglect" is no way to treat dental patients. If this is the situation in your practice, it may be time to look for a new position.

This hygienist shares her year-long personal journey with osteoporosis and what she learned about the importance of key hormones and their effects on bone health.

Learn more about the origins of ankyloglossia, how it can negatively affect mothers and their infants, and why it is so often overlooked.

By innately controlling harmful bacteria, bacteriocins could be crucial in preventing and managing periodontal diseases without fostering resistance. Learn more about this creative...

White coat hypertension at the dentist’s office is a serious condition that requires further monitoring and evaluation to ensure heart health. Dental hygienists can mitigate risk...

This hygienist debunks four myths she learned in dental hygiene school and heard over the years about implant maintenance and offers some practical tips to provide the best implant...

The future of periodontal care lies in desiccation therapy, a technique that targets hard-to-reach bacteria and boosts the effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments.

Dental hygienists must be equipped to respond to an anticipated rise in caries rates. If you're out of practice working with sealants, now is the time to retrain. Here are 10 ...

Chief editor Jackie Sanders shares her thoughts in the March issue of RDH magazine.

All of us will go through grief at some point in our lives. This article covers special considerations to keep in mind when dealing with dental patients experiencing grief.

When it comes to polishing, one size does not fit all. Katrina Klein has recommendations to improve the experience for pros and patients.