StudentRDH Podcast

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Getting to Know Amanda! Dec 15, 2021

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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!

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The Do's & Don'ts of Studying for the National Board Dec 09, 2021

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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 & 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 Package

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The Spookiest Part of DH School....Research Papers! Oct 19, 2021

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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 study

o 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 & 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 information

o 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

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The Good, the Bad, and the Skewed! Sampling Methods in Research Oct 12, 2021

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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!

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NBDHE Update! Part 2 of 2 - What you NEED to know about the AAP Classifications! Oct 05, 2021

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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=VanityUrl

Link to the NBDHE updates PDF: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en

Link to the NBDHE 2021 guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en

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NBDHE Update! Part 1 of 2 Sep 27, 2021

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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=VanityUrl

Link to the NBDHE updates PDF: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/DTS_JCNDE_COVID19_Update.pdf?la=en

Link to the NBDHE 2021 guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/nbdhe_examinee_guide.pdf?la=en

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Getting to Know Claire Part 2! What it's REALLY Like Working in the Real World! Sep 07, 2021

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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!

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Getting to Know Claire...Part 1! Aug 31, 2021

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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!

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Drop the Scaler! Why We Don't Treat Patients with Active Oral Herpes Simplex Lesions! Aug 24, 2021

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Oral herpes infections affect 50-80% of adults in the United States….so why don’t we talk about it more?! While dental professionals are protected from transmission with PPE, patients are at risk for autoinfection from one vesicle to other areas of the face. Today we’ll discuss ways to educate our patients and understand concepts related to primary herpetic gingivostomatitis, oral lesions, and more! Join Amanda and Dr. Heba Hussein about HSV-1 and its associated conditions!

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Start your engines....Let's talk about mobile dentistry! Aug 18, 2021

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Have you ever dreamed of owning your own dental hygiene practice, or starting your own design business? If so, we have the perfect guest for you! Join us today for a conversation with Nicole Ortega, RDHAP, to hear about her experiences as a mobile dental hygienist, educator, speaker, influencer, author, podcaster, designer & founder of Lovely 32.

For more information about Nicole, please visit her website: https://lovely32.com/

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