Brittny Murphy

Apr 29, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Kirsten Brancheau |Kathy Forbes |Michele White |Brittny Murphy

Kate Machado, MEd, BS, RDH, FADHA: Educator and lifelong learnerWhen asked what she enjoys about clinical hygiene, Kate Machado goes right to the basics: “I love using my favorite instruments and getting that black subgingival calculus removed in a difficult area.” She also enjoys patient education and product recommendations. “When a patient finally gets that ‘light-bulb’ moment and praises my hard work, it truly makes me feel good, especially on a hard day.” Kate is also an educator.

Apr 25, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Caitlin Parsons |Kirsten Brancheau |Michele White |Brittny Murphy

The challenges of our work often overshadow the impact we have on our patients. This is why community is crucial. Even though dental hygiene can be a rewarding career, it can also be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. Many dental hygienists struggle with work-related pain, high levels of stress, and burnout. I struggled with pain, stress, and burnout throughout the first half of my career. Within one year of graduation, I experienced pain.

Apr 24, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Tracee S. Dahm |Brittny Murphy |Brittany Cox

Sleep apnea affects nearly 10% of Americans each year.1 Sleep apnea is classified as either obstructive or central.1 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by the tongue blocking off the airway.

Apr 23, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Kirsten Brancheau |Michele White |Brittny Murphy |Anne Rice

Kate Muchado, MEd, BS, RDH, FADHA: Educator and lifelong learnerWhen asked what she enjoys about clinical hygiene, Kate Machado goes right to the basics: “I love using my favorite instruments and getting that black subgingival calculus removed in a difficult area.” She also enjoys patient education and product recommendations. “When a patient finally gets that ‘light-bulb’ moment and praises my hard work, it truly makes me feel good, especially on a hard day.” Kate is also an educator.

Apr 16, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Michele White |Brittny Murphy |Susan Cotten

Authors:Michele White, DDSEmelie E. Nelson, BSJohn K. McQuitty, MSJoseph D. Yadin, BSGary N. Frey, DDSCleverick (C.D.) Johnson, DDS, MSKelly C. Nelson, MDBen F. Warner, DDS, MD, MSAthorough inspection of the skin of the face and neck is an essential component of a comprehensive head and neck cancer screening of the dental patient. Any unfamiliar or newly detected lesion can be identified, assessed, and referred as needed for treatment.