by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 20, 2024 | Community, Diabetes, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Nutrition, Older Persons, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link
One of the perks of being a member of RDHAP Connect is being featured in a member spotlight on our website and social media pages. Today we’re spotlighting Ruth Reich Chandler, RDHAP. My name is Ruth and have been a proud hygienist for nearly 42 years. I graduated...
by Nicole Bolinger | Feb 12, 2024 | Children, General wellbeing, Nutrition, Oral Health, Schools
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. The first Children’s Dental Health Day was observed in 1949. It has since evolved from a day to a week, then the entire month of February. Like all “observance” or “remembrance” days, it seems odd that we only remember...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jan 17, 2024 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Older Persons
Hello, and Happy New Year! My name is Jan Ochs, and I am a registered Dental Hygienist & RDHAP (Registered Dental Hygienist Alternative Practice). I have worked in Dentistry for 35 years. I grew up in a family of Dentists and Hygienists and started my career...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jan 8, 2024 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist
We have some exciting news to share! RDHAP Connect’s founder, Elena Francisco, MSDH, RDHAP was appointed a member of the Board of Directors of the California State Rural Health Association. We are so proud of her! She has devoted her life to being a voice for...
by Nicole Bolinger | Dec 20, 2023 | Language barriers, Oral Health
If someone you know or care for does not speak or is not fluent in English, when there is a language barrier, you know it is frustrating and challenging for them to find a medical or dental professional who speaks their language. There are many ways to work through...
