StudentRDH Podcast

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...

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: 🇺🇸...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...