RDH Magazine Podcast

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

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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A Tale of Two Hygienists
What do unexplained bone loss, hormones, back pain, and a CBCT have in common? Kristin Evans joins Dave and Jessica to talk about the connections hygienists should be thinking...
Sept. 30, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
After performing more than 2,000 TMJ surgeries, Dr. Anthony Urbanek began questioning the approach he had used for decades. He shares what he learned through years of research...
Sept. 23, 2026
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We spend a lot of time probing, feeling, and interpreting what we can't directly see. Judy Carroll, RDH joins Dave and Jessica to talk about what changes when periodontal clinicians...
Sept. 23, 2026
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Jackie Sanders reflects on her career, the lessons that shaped her, and why change can open the door to new opportunities.
Sept. 23, 2026
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A familiar podcast voice is changing, but the conversation continues. Andrew Johnston and Jackie Sanders share what’s ahead.
Sept. 15, 2026
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What happens when a routine hygiene appointment becomes an opportunity to recognize possible sleep-disordered breathing? Andrew Lee discusses screening, referrals, and where technology...
Sept. 9, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
From color-enhanced radiographs to periodontal assessment, AI is giving dental hygienists another way to see and explain what’s happening with their patients. But knowing what...
Sept. 9, 2026
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AI can produce polished prose in seconds, but polished doesn't always mean accurate. Three RDH editors discuss AI slop, credibility, clinical claims, and why human expertise still...
Sept. 8, 2026
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How can better science communication help move oral-health research into clinical practice? Jill Sirko shares her perspective on evidence, patient education, and the role of hygienists...
Sept. 2, 2026
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Dental hygienists already assess patients from head to toe. Adding an airway component may help close an important gap between oral and medical care.
Aug. 28, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
From dental hygiene school to leadership, teaching, and retirement, Marion Manski shares the mentors and lessons that shaped her career.
Aug. 26, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
What happens when the people teaching the next generation of hygienists are running on empty? One educator shares practical ways to build a healthier academic culture.
Aug. 26, 2026
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What happens when your clinical findings don't match the dentist's plan? Catrice Opichka discusses the ethical decisions hygienists face—and how to protect patients and themselves...
Aug. 20, 2026
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What does glaucoma mean for the dental hygiene appointment? Kerry Lepicek discusses lighting, positioning, patient comfort, self-care, and knowing when to speak up.
Aug. 14, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
What if kindness in education isn't about making everyone comfortable? Dr. Glenn Canares explains why real kindness can require honesty, boundaries, and uncomfortable conversations...
Aug. 12, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
Dental hygiene education is packed with clinical skills, critical thinking, communication, and patient care. Sara Taft explains why proving competency matters, and why graduation...
Aug. 12, 2026
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Researcher and educator Tracee Dahm discusses why oral health remains overlooked in long-term care—and what dental hygienists can do to help change the system.
Aug. 12, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
From insurance frustrations to leadership lessons, this discussion uncovers why Red Rising resonates so deeply with dental hygienists looking to create positive change.
Aug. 11, 2026
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Airway health, hormonal changes, and bone health may be more connected than dental hygienists realize. Kristin Evans explains why these systemic patterns matter in the operatory...
July 28, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
Good intentions matter, but they're only the beginning. Learn why sustainable partnerships, local leadership and education should guide every outreach effort.
July 23, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
Hospital-based dental hygiene is no longer just an idea. Learn how one hygienist helped reduce infections, improve patient outcomes, and create a new model for interdisciplinary...
July 21, 2026
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Dr. Uche Odiatu joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston to talk about nutrition and a focus on the fundamentals. Nutrition is so much more than vitamin D!
July 21, 2026
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Camille Zenobia, PhD, joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston as she talks about her course on oral-systemic healing and where the microbiome meets the immune system at the upcoming...
July 14, 2026
A Tale of Two Hygienists
A dental hygienist and special needs parent shares how curiosity, evidence-based care, and small changes can transform patient experiences.
July 9, 2026