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RDH Magazine Podcast is the community of voices you love from RDH Magazine, brought to your podcast feed every week. You can expect to gain education, insights and have the RDH Magazine community in your ears to complement the content you enjoy online and in print each month.

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A Tale of Two Hygienists

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We created A Tale of Two Hygienists in 2015 because we are passionate about helping our fellow clinicians be the best version of themselves, both professionally and personally. We Interview experts in their fields to provide better care for our patients while promoting the joys of being a dental hygienist.

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Reflection Before Work Professional Confidence
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In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, co-hosts David Torres and Jessica Atkinson sit down with Billie Lunt, RDH, BA, MSDH, to explore the pivotal transition from student...
May 20, 2026
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Kevin Lopez joins the podcast to talk about the clinical habits many hygienists quietly lose after graduation—from disclosing and vitals to extraoral exams and patient-centered...
May 13, 2026
Have you defined your 'why'? with Richard Robinson
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Richard Robinson joins Jackie Sanders to talk about his nonprofit organization called MY WHY and how his passion is to educate everyone about the “why” behind oral health.
May 7, 2026
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Graduation is just weeks away. Four soon‑to‑be dental hygienists join A Tale of Two Hygienists to share what excites them, what scares them, and what they wish experienced clinicians...
May 6, 2026
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Jackie Sanders reads some of Josey Sewell's article, "The relationship that can make or break your practice," as she talks about the importance of the hygienist/office manager...
April 30, 2026
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After supporting her father through pancreatic cancer treatment, hygienist Melia Lewis took a closer look at the oral side effects patients face during care. She shares how prevention...
April 29, 2026
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Oral Cancer Screening Patient Communication Dental Hygienist
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Oral cancer screening is not just about what you find—it’s about how you communicate it. This conversation shows how language shapes patient action.
April 22, 2026
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Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, talks about the upcoming RDH Under One Roof on July 16-18 in National Harbor, Maryland. Learn more about the sessions being offered and get a behind-...
April 16, 2026
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In this Bonus episode, we’re joined by Jen Post, RDH, MDH, FADHA, to discuss practical strategies for improving patient communication and increasing fluoride acceptance.
April 15, 2026
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Dental Hygienist Neck Palpation Oral Cancer Screening
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Risk factors aren’t as reliable as they used to be, and this has real consequences in the operatory. This episode breaks down where screenings fall short and what needs to change...
April 15, 2026
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Jaskirenjit Kaur Gill, BS, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, to talk about nutritional counseling with hygiene patients and how important it is to make the connection between...
April 9, 2026
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She had no symptoms and normal labs—but a routine exam caught it anyway. This episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists looks at where extraoral screening actually happens in practice...
April 8, 2026
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Most oral cancer screenings are treated as quick intraoral checks, but that approach leaves critical risk indicators unaddressed. This episode outlines what a structured, comprehensive...
April 8, 2026
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Oral Bacteria Colorectal Cancer Connection Dentistry
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We talk a lot about the mouth and screening for oral cancer, but how does our work with controlling the mouth’s microbiome impact the risk for other cancers like colorectal cancer...
April 8, 2026
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Tiffany Wuebben, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, to talk about her “barn” dream and how she is providing coaching and mentoring to hygienists and their teams in Nashville...
April 2, 2026
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Dr. Bryan Trump explains why oral pathology is a communication skill that shapes how patients experience care. Here's what to document, how to describe suspicious findings, and...
April 1, 2026
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Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT, joins Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, in this podcast to talk about her recent hygiene case acceptance course and the things that have pushed her growth...
March 26, 2026
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The rise of the oral preventive assistant (OPA) is forcing a difficult conversation about scope, value, and control within dental hygiene. Are OPAs a threat, a workaround for ...
March 24, 2026
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Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, to talk about the opportunities of mobile dentistry and how she uses her mobile unit to provide more access to care...
March 19, 2026
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Dental Hygiene Legislation Scope Of Practice
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Why do dental hygienists in some states practice independently while others face significant restrictions? This episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists examines the structural, cultural...
March 18, 2026
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Abby Rennau, MS, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, to talk about her passion and latest research on strengthening collaboration in dentistry through continuing education.
March 13, 2026
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Dental Hygienist Reflection Career Burnout Growth
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After burnout, job loss, and a toxic work environment, one hygienist had to rethink everything about her career. In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Bethany Montoya shares...
March 11, 2026
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Join Dawn Buju, MS EHRD WALE, BSDH, RDH, and Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, as they talk about the autonomy of dental education and how it strengthens the profession and provides greater...
March 5, 2026
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Dental Hygienist Mobile Care Direct Access Advocacy
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When a patient with Parkinson’s could no longer access care, one hygienist decided the system—not the patient—needed to change. Here’s how that moment led to direct access laws...
March 4, 2026