Patient Care | Registered Dental Hygienists

The influence of salivary proteins

The influence of salivary proteins

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

Saliva is more than a digestive fluid—it’s the secret sauce for oral and systemic health.

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Do you understand responsible antibiotic use? Take the quiz to find out

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH, CDIPC

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The role of AI in enhancing periodontal disease classification and diagnosis

Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH

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Patient Education

The value of vitamin C for dental patients

Breezy Briana Bonney, MS, BSDH, RDH

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In-office Preventive

Navigating medication risks in elderly patients: Essential tips for dental hygienists

Barbara Madej, RPh

Can periodontal disease be classified as a comorbidity?

Periodontal disease: A comorbidity? Part 1

Lara James, NTM, RDH

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How Alzheimer's medications impact oral health

Barbara Madej, RPh

How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients

How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients: Insights from an expert (part 2)

Brooke Crouch, RDH

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Ask a Pro: Your patient asks, "Why can dental assistants scale?"

Kimberly Augustus, BA, RDH

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How dental hygienists can confidently treat special needs patients: Insights from an expert (part 1)

Brooke Crouch, RDH

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Protecting patients with allergies to dental products

Amber Metro-Sanchez, BA, RDH

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Thrush be gone: How dental hygienists can win the battle against this fungal foe

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Do you really know what oral-systemic means?

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

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Get a grip: How to help dental patients with proprioception dysfunction

Lisa Curbow, BAAS, RDH, CDP

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Career & Profession

Challenging bullying in dentistry

Jasmin Haley, MS, RDH

RDH Quik Chat: Profisil Fluoride Varnish

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RDH Quik Chat: Profisil Fluoride Varnish

Annie Walters, MS, RDH

Munchausen

What is Munchausen syndrome? Would you recognize a 'self-inflicted' oral disease?

Nancy W. Burkhart, EdD, MEd, BSDH, AAFAAOM

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The next generation of toothpaste for xerostomia patients

Adam Van Sickle, RDH, MILS

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Oil pulling versus chlorhexidine mouth rinse: Is one better than the other?

Curstyn Molloy, RDA, DH Student

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Reasons to add L. reuteri to your dental patient recommendations

Nicole Garlington-Doughty, RDH