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Apr 15, 2024 | 
rdhmag.com | Andreina Sucre |Brittny Murphy |Anne Rice |Stephanie Botts
The oral cavity fosters a complex interplay between diverse viral agents and host tissues. Human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) emerge as key players, orchestrating a spectrum of distinct clinical presentations within the oral cavity. Human papillomavirusFor decades, HPV was primarily recognized as the causative agent of cervical cancer and other anogenital malignancies.
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
rdhmag.com | Brittny Murphy |Anne Rice |Susan Cotten |Stephanie Botts
Cases of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB)—particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can present with overlapping symptoms. As dental hygienists, we have the opportunity to identify symptoms of SDB in both children and adults. This article will speak directly to the pediatric population as this subject warrants emphasis across all of health care. What is sleep-disordered breathing?
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Apr 12, 2024 | 
rdhmag.com | Stephanie Botts |Sheila Britten |Kevin López |Tom Viola
The Clinical Recognition Program honors the "heart and soul" of dental hygiene: clinicians. Kate Machado is the April winner of this award, and she could not be more thrilled. Due to the example set by her own dental hygienist when she was growing up, Kate has been on the same career path. She still keeps in touch with her RDH, and she hopes she's serving as an example to others who might be interested in the field.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
rdhmag.com | Anne Rice |Susan Cotten |Stephanie Botts |JoAnn R. Gurenlian |Joann Gurenlian
Decisions, decisions … how do I lower my cholesterol? Do I eat the egg or not? Is it true all cholesterol is bad or if I have low cholesterol that I won’t have a heart attack? How about testing? Are LDL and HDL out and the apolipoprotein B (ApoB) test in? Is statin therapy the right move? Talking about cholesterol and statin use can land us in the same camp as to use fluoride or not to use fluoride. An array of choices spins before us, each person navigating independently.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
rdhmag.com | Stephanie Botts |JoAnn R. Gurenlian |Joann Gurenlian |Annie Walters |Margaret Vivoda
It’s no secret that dental hygiene is a great career. Dental hygienists have high earning potential, good working hours, and are in demand. According to U.S. News & World Report, dental hygiene ranked number three on the best health care support jobs in 2023.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
aegisdentalnetwork.com | Stephanie Botts
Inside Dental Hygiene (IDH): What are some of the most impactful developments in loupes that you have seen recently? Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS: The most exciting products are ergonomic loupes. Different companies call them ergo loupes, prismatic loupes, or deflection loupes, but they all mean the same thing: They provide a truly neutral, upright head position while in use because of the mirrors and the deflection technology in the scopes.
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Aug 1, 2023 | 
rdhmag.com | Kathy Forbes |Melissa Turner |Dominique Szach |Stephanie Botts
Paradise Dental Technologies is proud to sponsor the PDT/RDH Student Research Awards. This year six groups were recognized in both original and informational content (see sidebar). So, how did PDT begin? Linda Miller started Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT) in her two-car garage in Missoula, Montana, in 2000. Now, 23 years later, PDT is the second largest instrument manufacturer in the United States and Canada and has the number one used sickle scaler on the market, the Montana Jack.
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Jul 25, 2023 | 
rdhmag.com | Stephanie Botts |Kirsten Brancheau |Dominique Szach
When it comes to oral health, there are many surprising links to underlying conditions. But did you know that biological factors play a big role in those differences? Along with the physical differences between patients, there are differences in genetics, physiology, and anatomy that affect oral health and the way patients perceive dental care. For example, women tend to have better overall oral health than men.
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Jul 21, 2023 | 
rdhmag.com | Stephanie Botts
With the many tasks involved with caring for patients and trying to keep them comfortable, it can be easy to put ergonomics on the back burner. However, without proper ergonomics and body awareness, bodies will quickly develop pain, fatigue, and eventual injury.
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Jul 17, 2023 | 
rdhmag.com | Letitia Hill |Stephanie Botts |Tom Viola |Justine E. Ponce
Have you ever been affected by the Sunday scaries? This refers to the intense dread on a Sunday when you think about the workweek ahead of you. This can range in severity and intensity and may come with physical side effects. I started to experience the Sunday scaries after two years working as a dental hygienist. It was happening because I was feeling burned out.
