What a cool mashup of topics we have in today’s newsletter! I want to bring special attention to the podcast episode about detecting thyroid pathology—it’s a good one that we all could learn from.—Bethany Montoya, MBA, RDH, Editorial Director
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She had no symptoms and normal labs—but a routine exam caught it anyway. This episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists looks at where extraoral screening actually happens in practice—and where it’s often rushed, skipped, or assumed.
In this episode of Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Brian Franco for a candid, eye-opening conversation that challenges how dentists think about the value of their practices.
This event is perfect for any RDH wanting to branch out and network with other RDHs about all aspects of our profession. This career enhancement program will accelerate your career goals as you work with motivated dental hygienists, learn from key opinion leaders who have walked in your shoes, and hear how they used their skills to expand their expertise both in and out of the clinic. Register before May 31st!
Bleeding gums don’t always mean gingivitis. This eye-opening case reveals how mouth breathing, nitric oxide disruption, and tissue stress—not bacteria—can drive gingival bleeding, highlighting why testing before treating is essential to truly preventive, biologic dental hygiene.
The Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) has emerged as a minimally invasive approach to manage gingival recession, with promising outcomes in root coverage and improved esthetic benefits. Learn more about how the addition of platelet-rich fibrin to PST represents an evolution in periodontal therapy.
In this part 1 of a series exploring the systems that shape everyday dentistry, Timothy Ives examines why prevention remains difficult to prioritize, arguing that measurement-driven systems inherently reward procedures over the less visible outcomes of preventive care.
The American Dental Association has issued its first major sedation and anesthesia guideline update in more than a decade, introducing new recommendations on fasting, BMI screening, oxygen use, documentation, and emergency drills.
