RDH Magazine, May 2009 ARTICLES

Volume: 29

Issue: 5

May / May 2009

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Leveraging Evidence

How big of a role will dental hygiene have in evidence-based dentistry?

RDH Cover Spotlight

Christine Shetrone, RDH, works for Sealants for Smiles, a nonprofit program developed to provide dental services to low income elementary schools in Utah.

To Polish or Not to Polish

Rethinking the concept of selective polishing

Expected, not experimental

Creating hope with dental implant therapy

The heart of ...

An emphasis on communication brings a touch of psychology into our jobs.

Biofilm Removal

The water jet's battle against an old foe

It's ‘refractory’

What exactly does that mean?

UOR Opportunities

The RDH Under One Roof exhibit hall offers plenty of opportunities to ‘wow’ your employer.

The view from the trail

'Independent' hygienist included a private practice in her visual journey

The dance of life

Hygienist uses meditation to help patients find balance in life

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Dental Offices

Editor's Note

Six random thoughts

Earlier this week, I talked with someone about the difficulties in providing access to care in California's current economy.

Industry News from Proofs

Industry News

Procter & Gamble was the sponsor of the ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarship for “Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers,” ...

Reader's Forum

Readers' Forum

Dear RDH: Is it just me, or are you feeling the mounting pressures on the future of dental hygiene?

Comfort Zone

The ultimate protection plan

People all over the country and throughout the world are focusing on the dramatic economic changes taking place.

From the Edge

Slow down and enjoy the ride

I spent a day recently exploring a museum with Toni Adams, RDH, MA, and it was more than just time spent admiring old stuff.

From the Podium

Dentsply speakers

Cindy Sensabaugh, Marie George, Gail Malone, Doreen Smeltzer, Shirley Branam, Renee Graham, Karen Hays, and Leann Keefer are the educational team members ...