RDH Magazine Podcast

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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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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. 18, 2026
Kindness in dental hygiene
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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
Ways to grow
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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
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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. 11, 2026
Book recommendations for dental hygienists
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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
Mission
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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
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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
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A dental hygienist and special needs parent shares how curiosity, evidence-based care, and small changes can transform patient experiences.
July 9, 2026
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Mentoring students
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Prevention starts long before a patient sits in the chair. Discover how one hygienist is bringing oral health education directly into communities.
July 9, 2026
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Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston as he talks about his passion for pharmacology and what you’ll learn in his course at RDH Under One Roof.
July 7, 2026
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Dr. Karen Gordon joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston to talk about her background in dental hygiene and her transition into chiropractic medicine, as well as her upcoming...
July 1, 2026
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Fact v.s. myth
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Insights from engineering and clinical perspectives highlight the significance of device physics, proper instrument care, and technique adjustments for effective, safe, and efficient...
June 25, 2026
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Annie Walters, MS, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston as she talks about desiccation therapy and what you’ll learn in her course at RDH Under One Roof.
June 24, 2026
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Alison Stahl, RDH, breaks down implant maintenance in practical terms—from what to assess at every visit to which instruments and home-care tools deserve a closer look.
June 23, 2026
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Noel brings the clinical wisdom, Rich brings the engineering perspective, and together they break down the real science behind frequency, amplitude, cavitation, and why turning...
June 18, 2026
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Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH, joins Jackie Sanders and Andrew Johnston to talk about teaching methodologies for her pharmacology course that she’s presenting at RDH Under One Roof...
June 16, 2026
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Emily Boge joins Jessica Atkinson and David Torres for a frank conversation about hand instrumentation, ultrasonics, assessment, calibration, and why “thorough” should never mean...
June 10, 2026
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The latest DentalPost Industry Salary Report offers dental leaders a critical snapshot of workforce trends that could shape staffing, retention, and career sustainability heading...
June 9, 2026
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Our new cohost, Andrew Johnston, chief editor of DentistryIQ, joins Jackie Sanders in this podcast as they talk with Rebel Chapa, MSDH, RDH, about OSCEs and how they measure what...
June 9, 2026
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Many dental hygienists spend their careers caring for others while overlooking where they themselves may feel stuck. MB Gustitus helps hygienists reconsider change, resilience...
June 4, 2026