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 patientThe importance of orthodontics through real patient storiesThe relationship between orthodontics and periodonticsDIY alignersThank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

Orthodontics do way more than just moving teeth for aesthetics! Learn from Dr. Amanda Wilson, orthodontist, dental consultant, and advisor at <a href="https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/about/meet-dr-amanda-wilson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">straighsmilesolutions</a> how you can help screen for orthodontic cases. Patients are as young as two years old! Today we’ll talk about: <ul><li>What to screen for in a very young pediatric patient</li><li>The importance of orthodontics through real patient stories</li><li>The relationship between orthodontics and periodontics</li><li>DIY aligners</li></ul>Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon!

From your friendly orthodontist

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! 

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!

How to remember gingival assessment characteristics!

Amanda Wilson

Have you ever wondered how to discuss the need for orthodontia with your patient? Do you get confused about overbite vs. overjet? Good news, this episode covers all of that and more! Join Amanda to discuss occlusion, orthodontia, sleep disorders, oral myofunctional therapy, and more! Our guest, Dr. Amanda Wilson, dives deep into what YOU need to know for the boards and for educating your patients! Please checkout the links below for more information about Dr. Wilson and tips for patient education. Thank you for joining us and see you next time! https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/Straightsmilesolutionsortho/featured

Have you ever wondered how to discuss the need for orthodontia with your patient? Do you get confused about overbite vs. overjet? Good news, this episode covers all of that and more! Join Amanda to discuss occlusion, orthodontia, sleep disorders, oral myofunctional therapy, and more! Our guest, Dr. Amanda Wilson, dives deep into what YOU need to know for the boards and for educating your patients! Please checkout the links below for more information about Dr. Wilson and tips for patient education. Thank you for joining us and see you next time! <a href="https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Straightsmilesolutionsortho/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/Straightsmilesolutionsortho/featured</a>

You get braces, you get braces, and YOU get braces! The RDH's role in orthodontia with Dr. Amanda Wilson

Have you had difficulty understanding Diabetes and its many intricacies? Do the types of Diabetes throw you off while you’re reading questions? Well then, this episode is for you! Join Amanda to talk to Lisa Mayo, RDH, BS, MHA and author of the upcoming textbook all about powered instrumentation! Today, we will review the basics of this disease, its different types, and some of the treatment modalities. Diabetes is one of the most frequently covered diseases on the National Board AND something we see daily in our practice. There’s never a bad time to refresh our knowledge on this hot topic! This is only Part 1, so make sure to join us next week for Part 2! Thank you for joining us and see you next time! 

Have you had difficulty understanding Diabetes and its many intricacies? Do the types of Diabetes throw you off while you’re reading questions? Well then, this episode is for you! Join Amanda to talk to Lisa Mayo, RDH, BS, MHA and author of the upcoming textbook all about powered instrumentation!  Today, we will review the basics of this disease, its different types, and some of the treatment modalities. Diabetes is one of the most frequently covered diseases on the National Board AND something we see daily in our practice. There’s never a bad time to refresh our knowledge on this hot topic! This is only Part 1, so make sure to join us next week for Part 2! Thank you for joining us and see you next time!

The ABC's....and D's....of Diabetes! Part 1

Back at it for part 2! In our last episode, we started our long conversation about Diabetes, its types, and the medications used to manage the disease. Join Amanda to talk to Lisa Mayo today to continue that conversation! In part 1, we reviewed the basics of this disease, its different types, and some of the treatment modalities. Today, we’ll cover the rest of the most commonly prescribed drugs used in the management of Diabetes. Thank you for joining us and see you next time! 

Back at it for part 2! In our last episode, we started our long conversation about Diabetes, its types, and the medications used to manage the disease. Join Amanda to talk to Lisa Mayo today to continue that conversation! In part 1, we reviewed the basics of this disease, its different types, and some of the treatment modalities. Today, we’ll cover the rest of the most commonly prescribed drugs used in the management of Diabetes. Thank you for joining us and see you next time!

The ABC's....and D's....of Diabetes! Part 2

When we think about salivary gland disorders, most dental hygienists will think about xerostomia. This is commonly the most noted chief complaint from our patients. Let’s take a deep dive into the types of disorders that affect the salivary glands. They are not all cancerous, some are benign, and there are lots of things to know!Join Claire and Vickie Hawkins Schram to learn more about salivary gland disorders!

When we think about salivary gland disorders, most dental hygienists will think about xerostomia. This is commonly the most noted chief complaint from our patients. Let’s take a deep dive into the types of disorders that affect the salivary glands. They are not all cancerous, some are benign, and there are lots of things to know! Join Claire and Vickie Hawkins Schram to learn more about salivary gland disorders!

Salivary Glands Part 2: Disorders and Xerostomia

Saliva helps with swallowing and chewing. But where is saliva produced? Where does it come from? Today we'll discuss the major and minor salivary glands, what they do, and their most important characteristics.Join Claire and Vickie Hawkins Schram for a review of the salivary glands!

Saliva helps with swallowing and chewing. But where is saliva produced? Where does it come from? Today we'll discuss the major and minor salivary glands, what they do, and their most important characteristics. Join Claire and Vickie Hawkins Schram for a review of the salivary glands!

Spit Happens - A Review of the Salivary Glands!

Have you ever wondered how you can make such interesting facial expressions under your mask while working on your patients? As you learned in head and neck anatomy, you use your muscles of facial expression! Join Claire today to review the muscles of facial expression with Vicki Hawkins Schram!Vicki Hawkins Schram, MDH, BSDH, RDH is an experienced educator, and in this episode, she will walk you through the most important things you need to know about those muscles of facial expressions. Don’t be afraid to make the faces and activate those muscles as you listen!     

Have you ever wondered how you can make such interesting facial expressions under your mask while working on your patients? As you learned in head and neck anatomy, you use your muscles of facial expression! Join Claire today to review the muscles of facial expression with Vicki Hawkins Schram!Vicki Hawkins Schram, MDH, BSDH, RDH is an experienced educator, and in this episode, she will walk you through the most important things you need to know about those muscles of facial expressions. Don’t be afraid to make the faces and activate those muscles as you listen!

A journey of 1000 miles begins with the levator labii superioris!

Have you read the 2022 NBDHE Guidelines? Are you confused about the changes? Not to worry, Claire is here to clear up the confusion!  Join Claire and Amanda today to discuss the major changes in the 2022 NBDHE Guidelines. Claire has the guidelines handy and you can too! Click here to view the document: https://jcnde.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=enThank you for joining us and see you next time!

Have you read the 2022 NBDHE Guidelines? Are you confused about the changes? Not to worry, Claire is here to clear up the confusion!   Join Claire and Amanda today to discuss the major changes in the 2022 NBDHE Guidelines. Claire has the guidelines handy and you can too! Click here to view the document: <a href="https://jcnde.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jcnde.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en</a> Thank you for joining us and see you next time!

2022 NBDHE Guidelines - What you need to know before taking the board exam!

In part 2 of our Change Models episodes, Staci Janous is back to discuss the ins and outs of the Transtheoretical Model! It’s imperative that we have an understanding of this model for the boards exams and Staci will guide us through the different terminology and applications for this topic! Join Amanda for another informative episode and change your outlook on Change Models! Thank you for joining us today and see you next time! 

In part 2 of our Change Models episodes, Staci Janous is back to discuss the ins and outs of the Transtheoretical Model! It’s imperative that we have an understanding of this model for the boards exams and Staci will guide us through the different terminology and applications for this topic! Join Amanda for another informative episode and change your outlook on Change Models! Thank you for joining us today and see you next time!

Change Models Part 2: The Transtheoretical Model

This is the podcast for DH students, faculties and RDH’s to really sink their teeth into! Our 20-minute 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 RDH Bites!

Dental Hygienists play many roles in the lives of their patients, but most often we forget about being an educator! When we deliver patient education, we must understand how to communicate and improve our patients’ dental and overall health! Join Amanda this week to discuss the ins and outs of the Health Belief Model and it’s differences from the Transtheorhetical Model. Our guest Staci Janous provides some great tips for understanding how to use these AND how to answer board questions about change! Thank you for joining us today and see you next time! 

Dental Hygienists play many roles in the lives of their patients, but most often we forget about being an educator! When we deliver patient education, we must understand how to communicate and improve our patients’ dental and overall health! Join Amanda this week to discuss the ins and outs of the Health Belief Model and it’s differences from the Transtheorhetical Model. Our guest Staci Janous provides some great tips for understanding how to use these AND how to answer board questions about change! Thank you for joining us today and see you next time!

Change Models Part 1: The Health Belief Model

Did you take embryology and histology at the beginning of your program? Do you remember the Endoderm? What about the Ectoderm?Today our guest Professor Barb Bennett, walks us through the 3 layers we dreaded covering in Embryology and makes them easy to understand!Join Claire and Barb for a discussion about the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm and how they transform into a fully functioning human! We can all benefit from a review and summary of which layer forms which part of the body. Thank you for joining us today! 

Did you take embryology and histology at the beginning of your program? Do you remember the Endoderm? What about the Ectoderm? Today our guest Professor Barb Bennett, walks us through the 3 layers we dreaded covering in Embryology and makes them easy to understand! Join Claire and Barb for a discussion about the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm and how they transform into a fully functioning human!  We can all benefit from a review and summary of which layer forms which part of the body. Thank you for joining us today!

3 Germ Layers - Embryology Highlight Reel!

You may have seen her in the Summit or Tutoring, but today we are going to get to know Amanda Mitchell, StudentRDH faculty member and full-time instructor! Join Claire to dive in and get to know Amanda better! Hear all about her school days, what she loves about teaching, her hobbies (including being OBSESSED with Harry Potter!), and her next chapter in education! 

You may have seen her in the Summit or Tutoring, but today we are going to get to know Amanda Mitchell, StudentRDH faculty member and full-time instructor! Join Claire to dive in and get to know Amanda better! Hear all about her school days, what she loves about teaching, her hobbies (including being OBSESSED with Harry Potter!), and her next chapter in education!

Getting to Know Amanda!

Are you preparing to take the national board exam? Have you struggled to find a place to start? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you’re in the right place! Join Claire and Amanda to kick off season 2 with a bang! They’ll be giving you their top “Do’s &amp; Don’ts” of studying for the board! Stay tuned at the end for a special announcement about our VIP package! Click here for more details! StudentRDH VIP PackageClick here to take the VARK Assessment: VARK AssessmentThank you for joining us and see you next time! 

Are you preparing to take the national board exam? Have you struggled to find a place to start? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you’re in the right place! Join Claire and Amanda to kick off season 2 with a bang! They’ll be giving you their top “Do’s &amp; Don’ts” of studying for the board! Stay tuned at the end for a special announcement about our VIP package! Click here for more details! <a href="https://www.studentrdh.com/bundles/vip-package-national-dental-hygiene-board-review-nbdhe-studentrdh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StudentRDH VIP Package</a>Click here to take the VARK Assessment: <a href="https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VARK Assessment</a> Thank you for joining us and see you next time!

The Do's & Don'ts of Studying for the National Board

Have you ever had to explain why oil pulling isn't as effective as tooth brushing? How about whether charcoal toothpaste is safe? Then this episode is for you! For our last episode of season 1, please join Amanda and Fatimah Datoo to discuss the contents of a research paper! This step-by-step guide to writing a research paper will help students understand the importance of research AND how to put all the pieces together to submit a great paper! For providers, it will reinforce the importance of research and how it applies to practice! Thank you for joining us and see you next season!Research paper checklist: o   Abstract   Short summary of the paper. Provides limited information about the article and whether it is what the reader requires. o   Introduction   Provides the purpose of the paper. Let’s the reader know what the scientific contribution is. o   Methodology   The “how” of the research. This section reports the methods used to obtain participants, which intervention was tested, and the study design. o   Results  Tables, graphs, information from studyo   Summary of the findings   Discussion   Author’s interpretation of study results   How results fit within existing body of knowledge   Significance of results   Limitations of study &amp; future studies recommended o   Conclusion   Should answer the research question   Be sure the results support the conclusion   Wraps up the entire paper with NO new informationo   References   Check the resources used in your articles – are they up to date? o   See this site for a great explanation of how to format your APA 7 papers! https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html 

Have you ever had to explain why oil pulling isn't as effective as tooth brushing? How about whether charcoal toothpaste is safe? Then this episode is for you! For our last episode of season 1, please join Amanda and Fatimah Datoo to discuss the contents of a research paper! This step-by-step guide to writing a research paper will help students understand the importance of research AND how to put all the pieces together to submit a great paper! For providers, it will reinforce the importance of research and how it applies to practice! Thank you for joining us and see you next season! Research paper checklist: o   Abstract<ul><li>   Short summary of the paper. Provides limited information about the article and whether it is what the reader requires. </li></ul>o   Introduction<ul><li>   Provides the purpose of the paper. Let’s the reader know what the scientific contribution is. </li></ul>o   Methodology<ul><li>   The “how” of the research. This section reports the methods used to obtain participants, which intervention was tested, and the study design. </li></ul>o   Results<ul><li>  Tables, graphs, information from study</li></ul>o   Summary of the findings<ul><li>   Discussion</li><li>   Author’s interpretation of study results</li><li>   How results fit within existing body of knowledge</li><li>   Significance of results</li><li>   Limitations of study &amp; future studies recommended </li></ul>o   Conclusion<ul><li>   Should answer the research question</li><li>   Be sure the results support the conclusion</li><li>   Wraps up the entire paper with NO new information</li></ul>o   References<ul><li>   Check the resources used in your articles – are they up to date? </li></ul>o   See this site for a great explanation of how to format your APA 7 papers! <a href="https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/reference_list_electronic_sources.html</a>

The Spookiest Part of DH School....Research Papers!

Dental hygiene follows evidence-based practice, so how do we know whether our research is credible? Join Claire this week to talk to Professor Fatimah Datoo, a faculty member from Canada, to discuss sampling and how it relates to our practice as dental hygiene professionals! Fatimah will lead us through a discussion about research and how to determine whether the sampling technique used in a study is sufficient for us to change our practices! Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

Dental hygiene follows evidence-based practice, so how do we know whether our research is credible? Join Claire this week to talk to Professor Fatimah Datoo, a faculty member from Canada, to discuss sampling and how it relates to our practice as dental hygiene professionals! Fatimah will lead us through a discussion about research and how to determine whether the sampling technique used in a study is sufficient for us to change our practices!  Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon!

The Good, the Bad, and the Skewed! Sampling Methods in Research

Thanks for coming back for part 2! This week we will discuss the AAP Classifications and which forms of the exam each will apply to. Even though we could talk about this subject for hours, we tried to condense it into one episode! Don’t forget to check out Part 1 for some context about the overall updates! The AAP guidelines can be found on the StudentRDH and NBDHE websites!Link to the NBDHE general information page: https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrlLink to the NBDHE updates PDF: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=enLink to the NBDHE 2021 guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=enThank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

Thanks for coming back for part 2! This week we will discuss the AAP Classifications and which forms of the exam each will apply to. Even though we could talk about this subject for hours, we tried to condense it into one episode! Don’t forget to check out Part 1 for some context about the overall updates!  The AAP guidelines can be found on the StudentRDH and NBDHE websites! Link to the NBDHE general information page: <a href="https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrl</a> Link to the NBDHE updates PDF: <a href="https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en</a> Link to the NBDHE 2021 guide: <a href="https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en</a> Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon!

NBDHE Update! Part 2 of 2 - What you NEED to know about the AAP Classifications!

Extra extra, listen to this! The NBDHE has finally given us a clear answer about bringing back the standard-form board exam! In today’s episode, Claire and Amanda will discuss the ins and outs of this update and help you get the information you need! Join them for a chat about what these changes mean for you and how to navigate making the decision that determines which test you’ll take! Link to the NBDHE general information page: https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrlLink to the NBDHE updates PDF: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=enLink to the NBDHE 2021 guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=enThank you for joining us today and see you again soon! 

Extra extra, listen to this! The NBDHE has finally given us a clear answer about bringing back the standard-form board exam! In today’s episode, Claire and Amanda will discuss the ins and outs of this update and help you get the information you need! Join them for a chat about what these changes mean for you and how to navigate making the decision that determines which test you’ll take!  Link to the NBDHE general information page: <a href="https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ada.org/en/jcnde/examinations/national-board-dental-hygiene-examination?utm_medium=VanityUrl</a> Link to the NBDHE updates PDF: <a href="https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en</a> Link to the NBDHE 2021 guide: <a href="https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en</a> Thank you for joining us today and see you again soon!

NBDHE Update! Part 1 of 2

Ever wondered whether you’d enjoy working in a perio office? Join Claire today with Professor Cevik to discuss her experiences working in general practice, group specialty practices, and a periodontal office! Each environment presents its own set of challenges and opportunities! Thank you for joining us and see you next time! 

Ever wondered whether you’d enjoy working in a perio office? Join Claire today with Professor Cevik to discuss her experiences working in general practice, group specialty practices, and a periodontal office! Each environment presents its own set of challenges and opportunities!  Thank you for joining us and see you next time!

Getting to Know Claire Part 2! What it's REALLY Like Working in the Real World!

Walking down memory lane, Professor Joanne Cevik from MCPHS University, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (dental hygiene school classmate) and I look back at the worst, best, and most fun moments we had in dental hygiene school. You will get the chance to get to know the real Claire (real name coming up in episode!) and see that it’s the people (classmates and faculties) that matter at the end of the day!Thank you for joining us, see you next week for part 2! 

Walking down memory lane, Professor Joanne Cevik from MCPHS University, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (dental hygiene school classmate) and I look back at the worst, best, and most fun moments we had in dental hygiene school. You will get the chance to get to know the real Claire (real name coming up in episode!) and see that it’s the people (classmates and faculties) that matter at the end of the day!Thank you for joining us, see you next week for part 2!

Getting to Know Claire...Part 1!

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