Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
Episodes
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 42: CODA-Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs vs. ADHP
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, looks at oral health and pregnancy.Like this show? Leave us a review on yo...
Audio Article: You Can’t Want It for Them - Raising Expectations of Oral Health
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You Can’t Want It for Them: Raising Expectations of Oral HealthBy Ryan Cluff, RDH, MEdOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.tod...
Audio Article: What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor? It’s More than Technical Feedback
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor? It’s More than Technical FeedbackBy Andreea Catana, RDH, CDA, Az EFDA RF, CRFDA, CDIPC, MPHOr...
Audio Article: The Amazing Oral Health Benefits of Pumpkins
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Amazing Oral Health Benefits of PumpkinsBy Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BSOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/the-ama...
Audio Article: Strategies for Extinguishing Burnout in Dental Hygiene
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strategies for Extinguishing Burnout in Dental HygieneBy Marianne Jackson, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com...
Audio Article: Research Looks at Vaping and Dental Caries Risk
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Research Looks at Vaping and Dental Caries RiskBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/res...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 41: Pregnancy Oral Health Guideline Awareness
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, looks at oral health and pregnancy.Like this show? Leave us a review on yo...
Audio Article: Research Identifies Link to Oral Cancer Progression, Associated Pain, and Specific Calcium Channel
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Research Identifies Link to Oral Cancer Progression, Associated Pain, and Specific Calcium ChannelBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article publishe...
Audio Article: Oral Cancer Awareness and Adjunctive Screening Devices
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oral Cancer Awareness and Adjunctive Screening DevicesBy Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrd...
Audio Article: Three-year Qualitative Study - A Life Was Changed by Dental Treatment
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three-year Qualitative Study: A Life Was Changed by Dental TreatmentBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://...
Audio Article: The Dental Soundtrack - Using Music to Reduce Patient Anxiety and Customize Comfort
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Dental Soundtrack: Using Music to Reduce Patient Anxiety and Customize ComfortBy Lainey Lalicata, CRDHOriginal article published on Today's RD...
Audio Article: Researchers Compare Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Sealants for Community-Based Dental Caries Prevention
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Compare Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Sealants for Community-Based Dental Caries PreventionBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article publis...
Audio Article: Research Looks into the Unnecessary Prescribing of Antibiotics Among Dentists
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Research Looks into the Unnecessary Prescribing of Antibiotics Among DentistsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH:...
Audio Article: Oral Manifestations of Lupus - A Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Early Detection and Management
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oral Manifestations of Lupus: A Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Early Detection and ManagementBy Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BSOriginal article published on To...
Audio Article: Narrative Review Examines Integrating Oral Health in Cancer Care for Older Adults
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Narrative Review Examines Integrating Oral Health in Cancer Care for Older AdultsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's ...
Audio Article: Making an Impact through Dental Volunteerism and Mission Trips
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Making an Impact through Dental Volunteerism and Mission TripsBy Tara Roberts, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh...
Audio Article: Dental Health Improvement and Its Effects on Dentists’ and Hygienists’ Demand
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dental Health Improvement and Its Effects on Dentists’ and Hygienists’ DemandBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's ...
Audio Article: Scoping Review Evaluates Parental Oral Health Literacy’s Influence on Children’s Oral Health Outcomes
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scoping Review Evaluates Parental Oral Health Literacy’s Influence on Children’s Oral Health OutcomesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article p...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 40: Oral Health and Your Brain
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, looks at oral health and the human brain.Like this show? Leave us a review...
Audio Article: Researchers Find that Viking Age Dentistry Was Probably More Sophisticated than Previously Thought
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Find that Viking Age Dentistry Was Probably More Sophisticated than Previously ThoughtBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article publishe...
Audio Article: Research Using AI and 3D Imaging Unveils Unique Terrain of Individual Tongue Surfaces
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Research Using AI and 3D Imaging Unveils Unique Terrain of Individual Tongue SurfacesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today...
Audio Article: Scalers Down, Forks Up - Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy Dental Hygienists
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scalers Down, Forks Up: Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy Dental HygienistsBy Sandhiya Salim, BDS, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https...
Audio Article: Research Examines Fluoridated Water’s Impact on Child Emotional and Behavioral Development and Executive Functioning
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Research Examines Fluoridated Water’s Impact on Child Emotional and Behavioral Development and Executive FunctioningBy Today's RDH ResearchOrigi...
Audio Article: Research Evaluates Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Dental Diseases, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Heart Failure Risk
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Evaluates Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Dental Diseases, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Heart Failure RiskBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal arti...
Audio Article: Longitudinal Look at Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline among Older Adults
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longitudinal Look at Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline among Older AdultsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: http...
Audio Article: The Power of Words - Undermining the Dental Hygiene Profession
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Words: Undermining the Dental Hygiene ProfessionBy Paula Chebat, RDHAP, BSDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.to...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 39: Microbial Dark Matter
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, looks into microbial dark matter.Like this show? Leave us a review on your...
Audio Article: Mental Health Spotlight - Turning Dental Hygienists’ New Year’s Resolutions into Attainable Goals
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Health Spotlight: Turning Dental Hygienists’ New Year’s Resolutions into Attainable GoalsBy Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPCOriginal article pub...
Audio Article: Systematic Review Examines the Association of Vitamin D and Dental Caries in Children
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systematic Review Examines the Association of Vitamin D and Dental Caries in ChildrenBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today...
Audio Article: Incentives or Integrity? Rethinking Bonus Structures in Dentistry
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Incentives or Integrity? Rethinking Bonus Structures in DentistryBy Jessica Aranda, RDH, BSDH, MBAOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https...
Audio Article: Prolong Your Career - 4 Ways Dental Hygienists Can Invest in Themselves
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prolong Your Career: 4 Ways Dental Hygienists Can Invest in ThemselvesBy Jaylyn Jones, BSDH, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https:/...
Audio Article: Researchers Compare Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances’ Effects on the Periodontium
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Compare Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances’ Effects on the PeriodontiumBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH...
Audio Article: Mental Health Spotlight - Grief Can Make Holiday Dental Appointments Not so Jolly and Bright
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mental Health Spotlight: Grief Can Make Holiday Dental Appointments Not so Jolly and BrightBy Kandice Swarthout, RDH, LPCOriginal article published on...
Audio Article: Hispanic Heritage Month and Oral Health Equity - Addressing Disparities through Dental Hygiene Practice
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hispanic Heritage Month and Oral Health Equity: Addressing Disparities through Dental Hygiene PracticeBy Tanya L. Smith, RDH, BSOriginal article publi...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 38: Differentiating between Robust Evidence and Misinformation
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, examines misinformation and how to distinguish it from robust evidence.Lik...
Audio Article: An Evaluation of the FDA’s Proposed Removal of Fluoride Prescription Drugs from the Market
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An Evaluation of the FDA’s Proposed Removal of Fluoride Prescription Drugs from the MarketBy Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPHOriginal article published on...
Audio Article: Research Explores Potential Association Between Oral Health and Osteoporotic Fracture Risk
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Explores Potential Association Between Oral Health and Osteoporotic Fracture RiskBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Tod...
Audio Article: Thinking about Dental Hygiene Temping? Answers to Your 7 Most-Asked Questions
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about Dental Hygiene Temping? Answers to Your 7 Most-Asked QuestionsBy Samantha Reich, CRDH, BASDOriginal article published on Today's RD...
Audio Article: Systematic Review Examines Periodontitis and Development Risk of Immune-Mediated Conditions
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systematic Review Examines Periodontitis and DevelopmentRisk of Immune-Mediated ConditionsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Tod...
Audio Article: Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated with Fixed Orthodontic TreatmentBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article publis...
Audio Article: Systematic Review Assesses the Association between Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Dental Development
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systematic Review Assesses the Association between Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Dental DevelopmentBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article...
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate the Associations of Dental Disease, Oral Hygiene Care, and Dementia Risk
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Investigate the Associations of Dental Disease,Oral Hygiene Care, and Dementia RiskBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published o...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 37: Cephalic and Dental Origin Tetanus
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at cephalic and dental origin tetanus.Like this show? Leave u...
Audio Article: Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Bacteria
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in BacteriaBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on T...
Audio Article: Beyond the Basics - Rethinking OSHA Training in the Modern Dental Practice
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond the Basics: Rethinking OSHA Training in the Modern Dental PracticeBy Andreea Catana, RDH, CDA, Az EFDA RF, CRFDA, CDIPC, MPHOriginal article pu...
Audio Article: What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Educator? It’s More than Credentials
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Educator? It’s More thanCredentialsBy Andreea Catana, RDH, CDA, Az EFDA RF, CRFDA, CDIPC, MPHOriginal article publ...
Hygiene Chat: Periodontal Disease Risk Factors and the Adjunctive Role of Mouthrinse
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, sat down with Dr. Kim Milleman, a hygienist and researcher, and Dr. Kumar Shah, prosthodontist and professor of clinical dentist...
Audio Article: Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary Guidelines
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary GuidelinesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today'...
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate Metformin as an Adjunctive Therapy for Periodontal Disease Treatment
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Investigate Metformin as an Adjunctive Therapyfor Periodontal Disease TreatmentBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on To...
Audio Article: Researchers Evaluate Oral Health Quality of Life in Women with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Temporomandibular Disorders
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Evaluate Oral Health Quality of Life in Women with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Temporomandibular DisordersBy Today's RDH ResearchOrigin...
Audio Article: Inside the Loupe - A Rare Look at Designs for Vision Factory
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the Loupe: A Rare Look at Designs for Vision FactoryBy Irene Iancu, BSc, RRDH, CTDP, OM Original article published on Today's RDH: https://...
Audio Article: Literature Review Explores the Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dental Caries
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Literature Review Explores the Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dental CariesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today&#...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 36: Fentanyl Exposure, Overdose Signs, and Management
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, examines examines fentanyl exposure in a dental setting.Like this show? Le...
Audio Article: Ancient Teeth Reveal Insights into Evolution of Oral Microbiomes
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ancient Teeth Reveal Insights into Evolution of Oral MicrobiomesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www....
Audio Article: 10 Questions Every Dental Hygienist Should Ask Themselves to Know if They’re Ready for a New Job
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10 Questions Every Dental Hygienist Should Ask Themselves to Know if They’re Ready for a New JobBy Heartland DentalOriginal article published on Tod...
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate Additional Palatal Nerve and Artery Supply to the Maxillary Teeth
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Investigate Additional Palatal Nerve and ArterySupply to the Maxillary TeethBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's R...
Audio Article: A New Dental Hygiene Grad’s (Slightly Panicked) Guide
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New Dental Hygiene Grad’s (Slightly Panicked) GuideBy Sandhiya Salim, BDS, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com...
Audio Article: Research Evaluates Prevalence of Delayed Oral Health Care among Adults with Diabetes
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Evaluates Prevalence of Delayed Oral Health Careamong Adults with DiabetesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today'...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 35: Skull Evolution
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, examines the evolution of the human skull.Like this show? Leave us a revie...
Audio Article: Systematic Review Evaluates the Oral Health Implications of Nicotine Pouch Use
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systematic Review Evaluates the Oral Health Implications of Nicotine Pouch UseBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH...
Audio Article: Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and StrokeBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: htt...
Audio Article: Research Investigates Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on Tooth Extractions without Clinical Justification
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Investigates Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on Tooth Extractions without Clinical JustificationBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal art...
Audio Article: 6 Practical Tips for New Dental Hygiene Grads to Find an Ideal Office
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 Practical Tips for New Dental Hygiene Grads to Find an Ideal OfficeBy Sandhiya Salim, BDS, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https:/...
Audio Article: 5 Common Career Mistakes Every Hygienist Should Avoid
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 Common Career Mistakes Every Hygienist Should AvoidBy Heartland DentalOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/5-com...
Audio Article: Research Suggests Association with Oral Infections and Metabolic Profiles
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Suggests Association with Oral Infections andMetabolic ProfilesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www....
Audio Article: Research Explores Innovative Tissue Regeneration for Endodontic Diseases With Potential Beyond Dentistry
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Explores Innovative Tissue Regeneration for Endodontic Diseases With Potential Beyond DentistryBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article publis...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 34: Diagnostic Errors in Dentistry
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at diagnostic errors in dentistry.Like this show? Leave us a ...
Audio Article: Thyroid Cancer - Hygienist Survives Surgery and Recommends Dental Monitoring for Symptoms
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thyroid Cancer: Hygienist Survives Surgery and Recommends Dental Monitoring for SymptomsBy Debbi Viger, RDH, BHSOriginal article published on Today...
Audio Article: Research Explores the Association Between Immune System’s Memory, Inflammatory Systemic Conditions, and Periodontitis
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Explores the Association Between Immune System’s Memory, Inflammatory Systemic Conditions, and PeriodontitisBy Today's RDH ResearchOrig...
Audio Article: More Than Plaque Scores - Redefining Success in Dental Hygiene Education
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
More Than Plaque Scores: Redefining Success in Dental Hygiene EducationBy Andreea Catana, RDH, CDA, Az EFDA RF, CRFDA, CDIPC, MPHOriginal article publ...
Hygiene Chat: The Adjunctive Use of Mouthrinse
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Vavrosky, RDHEP, had a great chat with hygienist and researcher Dr. Kim Milleman, during which they discussed the adjunctive use of mouthrinse. A...
Audio Article: Research Examines the Association Between Periodontal Care and Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalization
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Examines the Association Between Periodontal Care and Acute Myocardial Infarction HospitalizationBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article ...
Audio Article: 10 (More) Pet Peeves of Dental Hygienists
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
10 (More) Pet Peeves of Dental HygienistsBy Heather Hakes, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/10-more-pet-pee...
Audio Article: 5 Strategies to Help Prevent Burnout for Dental Hygienists
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
5 Strategies to Help Prevent Burnout for Dental HygienistsBy Kevin Ly, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/5-s...
Audio Article: Hygiene Hacks - 25 Tips to Simplify a Day of Dental Hygiene
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hygiene Hacks: 25 Tips to Simplify a Day of Dental HygieneBy Kim Kiser, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://www.todaysrdh.com/hygien...
Audio Article: The Mystery of Tooth Enamel Defects - A New Autoimmune Disorder Discovered
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Mystery of Tooth Enamel Defects: A New Autoimmune Disorder DiscoveredBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: htt...
Audio Article: Research Reveals an Association Between Primary Teeth Biorhythm and Adolescent Weight Gain
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Reveals an Association Between Primary Teeth Biorhythm and Adolescent Weight GainBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Tod...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 33: Medical Clearance for Dental Care
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at medical clearance for dental care.Like this show? Leave us...
Audio Article: Case Study - Dental Hygiene Student Bases Patient Education on Medical History
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Student Bases Patient Education on Medical HistoryBy Carrie Portwood, RDAOriginal article published on Today's RDH: htt...
Audio Article: Mendelian Randomization Analyses Look for Causal Relationships between Oral Health and Cognitive Decline
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mendelian Randomization Analyses Look for Causal Relationships between Oral Health and Cognitive DeclineBy Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPHOriginal article ...
Audio Article: Dental Hygienists on Father’s Day: Give the Ideal Oral Health Gift
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dental Hygienists on Father’s Day: Give the Ideal Oral Health GiftBy Aurora Graves DeMarco, BA, RDH, CDAOriginal article published on Today's RD...
Audio Article: Shining a Light on Microbial ‘Dark Matter’ of the Oral Microbiome
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shining a Light on Microbial ‘Dark Matter’ of the Oral MicrobiomeBy Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https...
Audio Article: Research Explores How Dietary Choices Affect the Oral Microbiome in Postmenopausal Women
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Explores How Dietary Choices Affect the Oral Microbiome in Postmenopausal WomenBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's R...
Audio Article: Researchers Use Saliva Analysis to Help Diagnose Pain in Patients with Dementia
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Use Saliva Analysis to Help Diagnose Pain in Patients with DementiaBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https...
Audio Article: Researchers Find the Mechanism Behind Potential Anticancer Properties in Lidocaine
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Find the Mechanism Behind Potential AnticancerProperties in LidocaineBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's ...
Audio Article: Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar Extractions
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar ExtractionsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published o...
Audio Article: Research Finds Potential Association Between Oral Bacteria and High Blood Pressure
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Finds Potential Association Between Oral Bacteria and High Blood PressureBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 32: Central Sensitivity Syndrome
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at central sensitivity syndrome.Like this show? Leave us a re...
Audio Article: Research Assesses Impact of Interdental Cleaning on Cardiovascular Disease Events and Mortality
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Assesses Impact of Interdental Cleaning on Cardiovascular Disease Events and MortalityBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published o...
Audio Article: Oral Microbiome and Diet - Researchers Analyze DNA From Ancient “Chewing Gum”
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oral Microbiome and Diet: Researchers Analyze DNA FromAncient “Chewing Gum”By Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RD...
Audio Article: 6 Practical Tips for New Dental Hygiene Grads to Find an Ideal Office
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
6 Practical Tips for New Dental Hygiene Grads to Find anIdeal OfficeBy Sandhiya Salim, BDS, RDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https://...
Audio Article: ADHA Warns CDC Cuts Jeopardize Oral Health Prevention Programs
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ADHA Warns CDC Cuts Jeopardize Oral Health PreventionProgramsBy American Dental Hygienists' AssociationOriginal article published on Today's R...
Audio Article: Literature Review Assesses Impact of Oral Health Education on Patients in Cardiology Hospital Settings
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Literature Review Assesses Impact of Oral Health Education on Patients in Cardiology Hospital SettingsBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article publ...
Audio Article: Glyphosate: Cancer, Collusion, and Consequences (What Dental Professionals Need to Know)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glyphosate: Cancer, Collusion, and Consequences (What Dental Professionals Need to Know)By Jenna Arcaro, RDHOriginal article published on Today's ...
Audio Article: Caring Beyond the Dental Chair - Oral Health and Alzheimer’s
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caring Beyond the Dental Chair: Oral Health and Alzheimer’sBy Krystal Afzalzada, BEd, RDH, DAIIOriginal article published on Today's RDH: https:...
Audio Article: A Dental Hygienist’s Review of Tuberculosis in Light of the Kansas Outbreak
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Dental Hygienist’s Review of Tuberculosis in Light of the Kansas OutbreakBy Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPHOriginal article published on Today's RD...
Audio Article: The Side Gig - How Dental Hygienists Can Earn Extra Money Freelancing
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Side Gig: How Dental Hygienists Can Earn Extra MoneyFreelancingBy Anaika Forbes-Grant, RDH, BSDH, MSDHOriginal article published on Today's RDH: h...
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate the Impact of Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation with Mortality Risk
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Researchers Investigate the Impact of Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation with Mortality RiskBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 31: Tuberculosis Refresher for Dental Hygienists
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at tuberculosis and gives a refresher for dental hygienists a...
Audio Article: Research Evaluates Effects of Adolescents’ Dietary Patterns on Dental Caries
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research Evaluates Effects of Adolescents’ Dietary Patterns on Dental CariesBy Today's RDH ResearchOriginal article published on Today's RDH...