by rdhapconnect | Aug 5, 2024 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, General wellbeing
Why are we here? What is the history behind an RDHAP and the RDHAP program? The first dental hygiene educational program began in Bridgeport, Massachusetts in 1913.* The first dental hygiene graduates were sent out to teach people how to retain their teeth through...
by rdhapconnect | Jan 23, 2023 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Pregnancy
January is Pre-Pregnancy Awareness Month! We wanted to take this opportunity to share why your dental health is always important. especially as you prepare for pregnancy. There are several reasons for this advice. Please read on. Is it safe to see the dentist when I...
by rdhapconnect | Nov 17, 2022 | General wellbeing, Older Persons, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Special Health Care Needs
Oral care for the elderly is a huge concern for us here at RDHAP! Anyone who has been to the dentist in the past 20 years knows, the goal of dentistry is to retain as many natural teeth as possible, replacing those teeth that are lost. Our goal has moved from...
by rdhapconnect | Oct 5, 2022 | Nutrition, Oral Health
Can you prevent cavities? The short answer is yes. If you have active caries lesions (cavities), they are filled with bacteria. First, you need to get the bacteria removed and the cavity filled. Then you have to change your habits in order to make your mouth...
by rdhapconnect | Aug 16, 2022 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
We’ve put together some tips for protecting your oral health. These are simple things you can do in everyday life to keep the cavities and bad breath away! Cropped photo of young little girl happy positive smile point fingers teeth cavity stomatology isolated...
