Michele White

Nov 13, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Michele White

Contributing authorsGary N. Frey, DDSCleverick (C.D.) Johnson, DDS, MSJanet C. Fenske, MS, MLSBen F. Warner, DDS, MD, MSAbstractPerioral dermatitis is frequently an erythematous skin rash around the mouth that may have a similar appearance to acne.

May 2, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Kirsten Brancheau |Katrina M. Sanders |Kathy Forbes |Michele White

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 30, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Jackie Sanders |Kathy Forbes |Michele White

Because dental hygienists serve as the frontline caregivers in most patients' periodontal care, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has created a new program to build relationships betweem dental hygienists and periodontologists: the Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative. I had the chance to sit down with Dr. James G. Wilson, past president of the AAP, to talk about this new initiative.

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.