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Published by Claire Jeong, MS, RDH.
This is the podcast for DH students, faculties and RDH’s to really sink their teeth into! Our bite-sized episodes dive deep into one specific topic to give you the skinny on important board review topics, tips for studying, and even methods to employ in practice! Join Claire and a new guest each episode for your dose of RDHBites!
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Fluoride varnish has the highest concentration of fluoride, at 22,300ppm! Comparison: the "normal" toothpaste has concentration of 1000-1500 ppm. In this episode, we discover who are the best candidates for fluoride varnish, and clinical considerations when applying varnish. Pass your dental hygiene boards with less stress! NBDHE, NDHCE boards review. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
To ace any of your classes, you need to follow the Rule of 3. Step 1: Preview (prime your brain). Step 2: Lecture. Step 3: Review. It’s a lot, I’m not going to lie. But if you want to maximize your efforts and get better scores in dental hygiene school, try the Rule of 3. This is NOT a quick tip, but a real strategy to push you to the top. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Which action best explains how local anesthetics prevent pain? A. They reduce inflammation around the nerve B. They block sodium channels in the nerve membrane C. They increase blood flow to the injection site D. They stimulate the brain to ignore pain signals -> Find the answer in the podcast. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Which surface of the tooth develops the most cavities in children and adolescents? A. Facial surfaces B. Lingual surfaces C. Proximal surfaces D. Occlusal pits and fissures #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Which bacterium is most strongly associated with starting the dental caries process? A. Lactobacillus B. Streptococcus mutans C. Actinomyces naeslundii D. Bifidobacteria -> Find the answer in the podcast. Here is our WakeUpMemory technique: • S = Start = Streptococcus • L = Late = Lactobacillus • A = Aging roots = Actinomyces • B = Baby caries = Bifidobacteria #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Mom Makes Tasty Lasagna (masseter, medial pterygoid, temporalis, lateral pterygoid). They all work differently to close, open and move the jaw side to side. Learn everything about those four important muscles. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
The mandible is a freely movable bone (that can already be a part of the boards). It is composed of strong bone and has landmarks such as the mandibular foramen or the condyle that you must know for the exams. Dive into all things mandible in this episode. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
The test taking anxiety that you have, probably is rooted in some negative past experience that you had at school, growing up. When you're young, your brain is not processing the trauma well. We have to find the origin story that planted the doubt in you. Here are steps for you too check your past, and become more confident. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
The intrinsic and extrinsic stain is caused by the chromogens (pigment). Hydrogen peroxide works by breaking apart the stain by way of "free radicals." Basically, you are not removing the stain but making the staining parts smaller, and your eyes cannot see them as well. But what is the difference between hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide? Find the answer in the episode. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
This episode reviews the eight cranial bones for board exam prep, focusing on their role in protecting the brain, the function of sutures as immovable joints for growth and strength, and the cushioning effect of cerebrospinal fluid. It highlights key bones and functions, including the frontal (decision-making), parietal (sensory processing), temporal (hearing, balance, memory), and occipital (vision, foramen magnum). The sphenoid is emphasized as a central hub with important trigeminal nerve pathways (V1, V2, V3), while the ethmoid is noted for its role in the nasal cavity and olfaction. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Pyogenic granuloma is NOT happening because of pregnancy. In pregnancy, the body is “overacting” and bring blood vessels to contain this plaque. That's why the lesion can be red, and elevated. But did you know the lesion can also happen, on your finger? Let’s learn everything about pyogenic granuloma (and why it’s also a bad name). #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
In 2014, the failure rate was about 4%. Over the past year, the failure rate has risen to 11-14%. Why? There's a lot more to learn nowadays. We have more anxiety in general. We are also more distracted. Find out more about why I think this trend is alarming (and what you can do to NOT fail the NBDHE) #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
You’ll often see in textbooks that alcohol is a major risk factor for oral cancer. They’ll tell you that people who drink three to four drinks per day have about two to three times the risk, and with heavier drinking, that risk can go up to five times. They’ll also emphasize that when alcohol is combined with tobacco, the risk can increase up to 15 to 30 times. But here’s the thing—most of the time, they stop there. They tell you that it increases risk… but not really why . So let’s break that down, because once you understand the mechanism, it becomes much easier to remember—and much more meaningful in practice. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
We often recommend our patients who at high risk of caries to use xylitol. Xylitol is great, it has almost no calories, the bacteria in our mouth cannot process it and therefore helps lower the risk of caries, it can help with saliva too. Learn more about the magic of xylitol. With Claire Jeong, MS, RDH @StudentRDH and Dana Paladino, MS, RDH @Dentalhygienebasics #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Diabetes means “excessive” urination, in Greek. Starting with fun facts, let’s dive into discovering type 1 diabetes in detail: what it is, diagnosing criteria, medical emergencies, drugs, dental implications, and more. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
In this episode, we take questions from hygienists about what a successful 1hour appointment looks like, from setup to takedown. Learn how to set yourself up before you have a patient in the chair, how to make time for your notes within the patient appointment, and how a 1hour appointment really should be conducted. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Xerostomia is a big deal, in our world. But what is saliva? Let's take it from the top. In this episode, we dive into all things saliva – how much of it we produce, what it is made of, where it is realized, how is saliva triggered, and what causes dry mouth. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
As dental hygienists, our primary commitment is to provide exceptional care that promotes our patients' oral and overall health. However, there's an often-overlooked aspect of our profession that is just as crucial to patient-centered care: ethical billing. While our education extensively covers clinical practices and patient management, it seldom dives deep into the intricacies of creating accurate and ethical invoices. This gap in our training can leave many of us unprepared for this critical responsibility. For more new grads tips and continuing education -> www.dentaltoaster.ca #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Orthodontics do way more than just moving teeth for aesthetics! Learn from Dr. Amanda Wilson, orthodontist, dental consultant, and advisor at straighsmilesolutions how you can help screen for orthodontic cases. Patients are as young as two years old! Today we’ll talk about: What to screen for in a very young pediatric patient The importance of orthodontics through real patient stories The relationship between orthodontics and periodontics DIY aligners Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
You know the story, you've worked on periodontal assessments for the majority of your appointment. It’s a whole lot of work to get the gingival assessment right. The shape, contour, color, consistency, etc., all of those things may not always be the most fun to document. These small details tell the story of the gingiva. Think of it as a detective carefully making notes of all the clues. In this episode, we will review the details you need to know about the health of the gingiva. Join Claire and our guest, the host of the Happy Flosser podcast, Billie Lunt! BONUS! A special poem is waiting for you at the end of the podcast. Thank you for joining us and see you next time! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
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