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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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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 2, 2026
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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
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Dental hygiene educators bring valuable clinical experience to students. Calibration helps turn that experience into consistent, fair, and useful instruction.
June 4, 2026
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Amanda Hill joins A Tale of Two Hygienists to discuss Virginia’s dental workforce legislation, the meaning of licensure, and why patient protection must remain at the center of...
May 27, 2026
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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 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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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