Today's RDH Dental Hygiene Podcast
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Audio Article: Research Compares Clinical and Histopathological Oral Lesion Diagnoses to Identify Factors Influencing Accuracy
9 mins; April 02, 2026
Audio Article: Consensus Report Evaluates Periodontal-Systemic Associations and Integrated Management Roles for Family Doctors
17 mins; March 31, 2026
Audio Article: The Educational Gap - A Comparison of ADHP vs. CODA-Accredited Dental Hygiene Curricula
15 mins; March 26, 2026
Audio Article: Research Looks at Salivary Changes in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa
6 mins; March 24, 2026
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 42: CODA-Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs vs. ADHP
9 mins; March 19, 2026
Audio Article: You Can’t Want It for Them - Raising Expectations of Oral Health
6 mins; March 17, 2026
Audio Article: What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Clinical Instructor? It’s More than Technical Feedback
6 mins; March 12, 2026
Audio Article: The Amazing Oral Health Benefits of Pumpkins
6 mins; March 10, 2026
Audio Article: Strategies for Extinguishing Burnout in Dental Hygiene
8 mins; March 05, 2026
Audio Article: Research Looks at Vaping and Dental Caries Risk
4 mins; March 03, 2026
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 41: Pregnancy Oral Health Guideline Awareness
8 mins; February 26, 2026
Audio Article: Research Identifies Link to Oral Cancer Progression, Associated Pain, and Specific Calcium Channel
5 mins; February 24, 2026
Audio Article: Oral Cancer Awareness and Adjunctive Screening Devices
11 mins; February 19, 2026
Audio Article: Three-year Qualitative Study - A Life Was Changed by Dental Treatment
5 mins; February 17, 2026
Audio Article: The Dental Soundtrack - Using Music to Reduce Patient Anxiety and Customize Comfort
8 mins; February 12, 2026
Audio Article: Researchers Compare Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Sealants for Community-Based Dental Caries Prevention
14 mins; February 10, 2026
Audio Article: Research Looks into the Unnecessary Prescribing of Antibiotics Among Dentists
7 mins; February 05, 2026
Audio Article: Oral Manifestations of Lupus - A Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Early Detection and Management
10 mins; February 03, 2026
Audio Article: Narrative Review Examines Integrating Oral Health in Cancer Care for Older Adults
13 mins; January 29, 2026
Audio Article: Making an Impact through Dental Volunteerism and Mission Trips
11 mins; January 27, 2026
Audio Article: Dental Health Improvement and Its Effects on Dentists’ and Hygienists’ Demand
6 mins; January 22, 2026
Audio Article: Scoping Review Evaluates Parental Oral Health Literacy’s Influence on Children’s Oral Health Outcomes
10 mins; January 20, 2026
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 40: Oral Health and Your Brain
8 mins; January 15, 2026
Audio Article: Researchers Find that Viking Age Dentistry Was Probably More Sophisticated than Previously Thought
6 mins; January 13, 2026
Audio Article: Research Using AI and 3D Imaging Unveils Unique Terrain of Individual Tongue Surfaces
6 mins; January 08, 2026
Audio Article: Scalers Down, Forks Up - Healthy Eating Hacks for Busy Dental Hygienists
6 mins; January 06, 2026
Audio Article: Research Examines Fluoridated Water’s Impact on Child Emotional and Behavioral Development and Executive Functioning
4 mins; January 01, 2026
Audio Article: Research Evaluates Associations of Type 2 Diabetes, Dental Diseases, Poor Oral Hygiene, and Heart Failure Risk
6 mins; December 30, 2025
Audio Article: Longitudinal Look at Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline among Older Adults
6 mins; December 26, 2025
Audio Article: The Power of Words - Undermining the Dental Hygiene Profession
6 mins; December 23, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 39: Microbial Dark Matter
7 mins; December 18, 2025
Audio Article: Mental Health Spotlight - Turning Dental Hygienists’ New Year’s Resolutions into Attainable Goals
10 mins; December 16, 2025
Audio Article: Systematic Review Examines the Association of Vitamin D and Dental Caries in Children
8 mins; December 11, 2025
Audio Article: Incentives or Integrity? Rethinking Bonus Structures in Dentistry
4 mins; December 09, 2025
Audio Article: Prolong Your Career - 4 Ways Dental Hygienists Can Invest in Themselves
5 mins; December 04, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Compare Sleep Apnea Oral Appliances’ Effects on the Periodontium
13 mins; December 02, 2025
Audio Article: Mental Health Spotlight - Grief Can Make Holiday Dental Appointments Not so Jolly and Bright
11 mins; November 27, 2025
Audio Article: Hispanic Heritage Month and Oral Health Equity - Addressing Disparities through Dental Hygiene Practice
9 mins; November 25, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 38: Differentiating between Robust Evidence and Misinformation
12 mins; November 20, 2025
Audio Article: An Evaluation of the FDA’s Proposed Removal of Fluoride Prescription Drugs from the Market
14 mins; November 18, 2025
Audio Article: Research Explores Potential Association Between Oral Health and Osteoporotic Fracture Risk
5 mins; November 13, 2025
Audio Article: Thinking about Dental Hygiene Temping? Answers to Your 7 Most-Asked Questions
6 mins; November 11, 2025
Audio Article: Systematic Review Examines Periodontitis and Development Risk of Immune-Mediated Conditions
5 mins; November 06, 2025
Audio Article: Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
6 mins; November 04, 2025
Audio Article: Systematic Review Assesses the Association between Maternal Smoking during Pregnancy and Dental Development
12 mins; October 30, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate the Associations of Dental Disease, Oral Hygiene Care, and Dementia Risk
5 mins; October 28, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 37: Cephalic and Dental Origin Tetanus
8 mins; October 23, 2025
Audio Article: Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Bacteria
5 mins; October 21, 2025
Audio Article: Beyond the Basics - Rethinking OSHA Training in the Modern Dental Practice
7 mins; October 16, 2025
Audio Article: What Makes a Great Dental Hygiene Educator? It’s More than Credentials
5 mins; October 14, 2025
Hygiene Chat: Periodontal Disease Risk Factors and the Adjunctive Role of Mouthrinse
17 mins; October 09, 2025
Audio Article: Scoping Review Examines Bridging the Gap between Oral Health and Dietary Guidelines
13 mins; October 07, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate Metformin as an Adjunctive Therapy for Periodontal Disease Treatment
8 mins; October 02, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Evaluate Oral Health Quality of Life in Women with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Temporomandibular Disorders
10 mins; September 30, 2025
Audio Article: Inside the Loupe - A Rare Look at Designs for Vision Factory
9 mins; September 25, 2025
Audio Article: Literature Review Explores the Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Pediatric Dental Caries
9 mins; September 23, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 36: Fentanyl Exposure, Overdose Signs, and Management
8 mins; September 18, 2025
Audio Article: Ancient Teeth Reveal Insights into Evolution of Oral Microbiomes
5 mins; September 16, 2025
Audio Article: 10 Questions Every Dental Hygienist Should Ask Themselves to Know if They’re Ready for a New Job
8 mins; September 11, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Investigate Additional Palatal Nerve and Artery Supply to the Maxillary Teeth
9 mins; September 09, 2025
Audio Article: A New Dental Hygiene Grad’s (Slightly Panicked) Guide
7 mins; September 04, 2025
Audio Article: Research Evaluates Prevalence of Delayed Oral Health Care among Adults with Diabetes
9 mins; September 02, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 35: Skull Evolution
7 mins; August 28, 2025
Audio Article: Systematic Review Evaluates the Oral Health Implications of Nicotine Pouch Use
11 mins; August 26, 2025
Audio Article: Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
6 mins; August 21, 2025
Audio Article: Research Investigates Patient and Practitioner Perspectives on Tooth Extractions without Clinical Justification
9 mins; August 19, 2025
Audio Article: 6 Practical Tips for New Dental Hygiene Grads to Find an Ideal Office
8 mins; August 14, 2025
Audio Article: 5 Common Career Mistakes Every Hygienist Should Avoid
7 mins; August 12, 2025
Audio Article: Research Suggests Association with Oral Infections and Metabolic Profiles
5 mins; August 07, 2025
Audio Article: Research Explores Innovative Tissue Regeneration for Endodontic Diseases With Potential Beyond Dentistry
4 mins; August 05, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 34: Diagnostic Errors in Dentistry
7 mins; July 31, 2025
Audio Article: Thyroid Cancer - Hygienist Survives Surgery and Recommends Dental Monitoring for Symptoms
16 mins; July 29, 2025
Audio Article: Research Explores the Association Between Immune System’s Memory, Inflammatory Systemic Conditions, and Periodontitis
4 mins; July 24, 2025
Audio Article: More Than Plaque Scores - Redefining Success in Dental Hygiene Education
5 mins; July 22, 2025
Hygiene Chat: The Adjunctive Use of Mouthrinse
11 mins; July 17, 2025
Audio Article: Research Examines the Association Between Periodontal Care and Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalization
3 mins; July 15, 2025
Audio Article: 10 (More) Pet Peeves of Dental Hygienists
5 mins; July 10, 2025
Audio Article: 5 Strategies to Help Prevent Burnout for Dental Hygienists
5 mins; July 08, 2025
Audio Article: Hygiene Hacks - 25 Tips to Simplify a Day of Dental Hygiene
8 mins; July 01, 2025
Audio Article: The Mystery of Tooth Enamel Defects - A New Autoimmune Disorder Discovered
8 mins; June 26, 2025
Audio Article: Research Reveals an Association Between Primary Teeth Biorhythm and Adolescent Weight Gain
4 mins; June 24, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 33: Medical Clearance for Dental Care
8 mins; June 19, 2025
Audio Article: Case Study - Dental Hygiene Student Bases Patient Education on Medical History
16 mins; June 17, 2025
Audio Article: Mendelian Randomization Analyses Look for Causal Relationships between Oral Health and Cognitive Decline
13 mins; June 12, 2025
Audio Article: Dental Hygienists on Father’s Day: Give the Ideal Oral Health Gift
4 mins; June 10, 2025
Audio Article: Shining a Light on Microbial ‘Dark Matter’ of the Oral Microbiome
10 mins; June 05, 2025
Audio Article: Research Explores How Dietary Choices Affect the Oral Microbiome in Postmenopausal Women
5 mins; June 03, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Use Saliva Analysis to Help Diagnose Pain in Patients with Dementia
5 mins; May 29, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Find the Mechanism Behind Potential Anticancer Properties in Lidocaine
6 mins; May 27, 2025
Audio Article: Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar Extractions
9 mins; May 22, 2025
Audio Article: Research Finds Potential Association Between Oral Bacteria and High Blood Pressure
5 mins; May 20, 2025
Curiosity Killed the Plaque - Episode 32: Central Sensitivity Syndrome
9 mins; May 15, 2025
Audio Article: Research Assesses Impact of Interdental Cleaning on Cardiovascular Disease Events and Mortality
6 mins; May 13, 2025
Audio Article: Oral Microbiome and Diet - Researchers Analyze DNA From Ancient “Chewing Gum”
5 mins; May 08, 2025
Audio Article: 6 Practical Tips for New Dental Hygiene Grads to Find an Ideal Office
8 mins; May 06, 2025
Audio Article: ADHA Warns CDC Cuts Jeopardize Oral Health Prevention Programs
3 mins; May 01, 2025
Audio Article: Literature Review Assesses Impact of Oral Health Education on Patients in Cardiology Hospital Settings
5 mins; April 29, 2025
Audio Article: Glyphosate: Cancer, Collusion, and Consequences (What Dental Professionals Need to Know)
11 mins; April 24, 2025
Audio Article: Caring Beyond the Dental Chair - Oral Health and Alzheimer’s
9 mins; April 22, 2025
Audio Article: A Dental Hygienist’s Review of Tuberculosis in Light of the Kansas Outbreak
17 mins; April 17, 2025