Dental Hygiene Podcast Episodes

Topics for dental hygienists including periodontal instrumentation, patient communication, preventive care strategies, and the expanding role of hygienists in comprehensive care.

87 episodes in this topic

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The Rise of Fractional Dental Executives: A Conversation with Melissa Turner, RDH

Ep. 694 · Aug 14, 2025

The Rise of Fractional Dental Executives: A Conversation with Melissa Turner, RDH

Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

Targeted Prevention: The Power of Thorough Risk Assessment

Ep. 691 · Aug 4, 2025

Targeted Prevention: The Power of Thorough Risk Assessment

Alicia Murria, RDH, MS

Dental Hygiene: Top 5 Things No One Told Me in School

Ep. 670 · May 22, 2025

Dental Hygiene: Top 5 Things No One Told Me in School

Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA

The Worn-Down Currette: Retip, Sharpen, or Replace?

Ep. 662 · Apr 25, 2025

The Worn-Down Currette: Retip, Sharpen, or Replace?

Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA

Empowering Hygienists to Own Their Operatory

Ep. 657 · Apr 7, 2025

Empowering Hygienists to Own Their Operatory

Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Fluoride Varnish: Applied Correctly, It Can Change a Patient's Life

Ep. 655 · Mar 31, 2025

Fluoride Varnish: Applied Correctly, It Can Change a Patient's Life

Dr. Brian Novy

50 Years in Dentistry: Tools, Tips, and Techniques from a Seasoned Pro

Ep. 647 · Mar 3, 2025

50 Years in Dentistry: Tools, Tips, and Techniques from a Seasoned Pro

Dr. Howard Glazer

Where Are the Hygienists? Tackling the Dental Staffing Deficit

Ep. 641 · Feb 12, 2025

Where Are the Hygienists? Tackling the Dental Staffing Deficit

Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

A Periodontist Shares His Secret Sauce For Successful Perio Outcomes

Ep. 611 · Oct 24, 2024

A Periodontist Shares His Secret Sauce For Successful Perio Outcomes

Dr. Steven Milman

Stay Innovative, Retain Employees and Implement Diagnostic Testing in Hygiene: A discussion with Amanda Hill

Ep. 610 · Oct 21, 2024

Stay Innovative, Retain Employees and Implement Diagnostic Testing in Hygiene: A discussion with Amanda Hill

Amanda Hill, BSDH, RDH CDIPC

What's in Your Caries Prevention Toolbox?  Two Experienced Hygienists Share What's In Theirs

Ep. 607 · Oct 7, 2024

What's in Your Caries Prevention Toolbox? Two Experienced Hygienists Share What's In Theirs

LD Coaching (DA)

The Art of Selecting New Products and Innovations in Biofilm Removal: A discussion with Emily Boge

Ep. 605 · Sep 30, 2024

The Art of Selecting New Products and Innovations in Biofilm Removal: A discussion with Emily Boge

Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA

Assessment is the Key to Unlock Your Periodontal Toolbox

Ep. 597 · Sep 3, 2024

Assessment is the Key to Unlock Your Periodontal Toolbox

Kerry Lepicek, RDH

The Role of Therapeutics in Remineralization: Winning the Battle Against Tooth Decay

Ep. 582 · Jul 15, 2024

The Role of Therapeutics in Remineralization: Winning the Battle Against Tooth Decay

Dr. Brian Novy

Periodontist Talks about Implants, Lasers and Treatment Planning with the Oral-Systemic Link in Mind

Ep. 566 · May 22, 2024

Periodontist Talks about Implants, Lasers and Treatment Planning with the Oral-Systemic Link in Mind

Dr. Steven Milman

The Periodontal War: How Not to Lose

Ep. 556 · Apr 17, 2024

The Periodontal War: How Not to Lose

Dr. Steven Milman

Empowering Dental Hygienists and Assistants to Reach New Heights in Patient Care and Career Satisfaction

Ep. 549 · Mar 25, 2024

Empowering Dental Hygienists and Assistants to Reach New Heights in Patient Care and Career Satisfaction

Lancette VanGuilder, RDH, BS

Implant Assessment: Fear Not, Your Guide Is Here!

Ep. 548 · Mar 21, 2024

Implant Assessment: Fear Not, Your Guide Is Here!

Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Prevention is Profitable

Ep. 503 · Sep 28, 2023

Prevention is Profitable

Alicia Murria, RDH, MS

To Probe or Not to Probe? Implant Maintenance Demystified

Ep. 495 · Aug 28, 2023

To Probe or Not to Probe? Implant Maintenance Demystified

Jessica Woods

Victory with Verbal Skills: Hygienist to Patient

Ep. 487 · Jul 19, 2023

Victory with Verbal Skills: Hygienist to Patient

Kim Miller, RDH, BSDH

Hygiene Vital Signs: The Heart of a Healthy Dental Practice

Ep. 482 · Jun 14, 2023

Hygiene Vital Signs: The Heart of a Healthy Dental Practice

Camille Luke, RDH, MSDH

Caries and Nutrition: Chairside Conversations

Ep. 476 · May 24, 2023

Caries and Nutrition: Chairside Conversations

Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc

Know Your Flow: Prophylaxis

Ep. 452 · Feb 8, 2023

Know Your Flow: Prophylaxis

Dr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Notable Guests in Dental Hygiene

Dr. Marc Goldman — Board-Licensed Periodontist · Beth Israel Hospital General Practice Residency ProgramLynn Pencek, RDH, MS — Dental Hygienist and Implant Maintenance Educator - Practice At Your Best, LLCPenny Hatzimanolaikis — Periodontist and Prosthodontist - University of British Columbia Faculty of DentistryKatrina Klein, RDH — Registered Dental Hygienist · Founder, ErgoFitLifeDr. Ashley Clark — Associate Professor & Division Chief of Oral Pathology · University of Kentucky College of DentistryDr. Uche Odiatu — Wellness and Performance Lecturer - American College of Sports MedicineCheryl Calmis, RDH, BS, M.Ed — Dental Hygienist · Water Pik, Inc.Dr. Phil Klein — Endodontist · Host of the Dr. Phil Klein Dental PodcastStephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS — Dental Hygienist & Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist · Polish PostureDr. Nathaniel Lawson — Director of Biomaterials Division · University of Alabama at Birmingham School of DentistryCaitlin Parsons, RDH — Dental Hygienist & Ergonomics Educator · The Aligned HygienistMichelle Strange, MSDH, RDH — Registered Dental Hygienist & Infection Control Expert · Level Up Infection PreventionMarianne Dryer, RDH, MEd — Program Director of Dental Hygiene · Cape Cod Community CollegeTiffany Wuebben, RDH — Dental Hygienist & CEO · The HygienepreneurDr. Robert Convissar — General Dentist & Laser Dentistry Pioneer · Director of Laser Dentistry, New York Hospital Medical Center of QueensDr. Joy Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSc — Registered Dental Hygienist · Nova Southeastern UniversityMs. Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA — Dental Assistant Educator · Academy of Chairside AssistingMelissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA — Chief Hygiene Officer & Consultant · Cellerant Consulting GroupDr. Steven Milman — Periodontist · University of Texas Health Science CenterAlicia Murria, RDH, MS — Dental Hygienist & Prevention Specialist · Align TechnologyEmily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA — Dental Hygienist & Product Development Consultant · Dual Doctorate in Education and Organizational LeadershipDr. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH — Dental Hygiene Leadership Expert · Next Level Dental HygieneDr. Brian Novy — Director of Practice Improvement · DentaQuest InstituteDr. Howard Glazer — Fellow & Past President · Academy of General DentistryAmanda Hill, RDH — Registered Dental Hygienist · RDH Magazine Advisory BoardLD Coaching — Co-founder & Dental Career Coach · L'Diamante Dental CoachingKerry Lepicek, RDH — Registered Dental Hygienist · International Speaker and Clinical Expert