I particularly like that October is National Dental Hygiene Month because it is a month to celebrate dental hygienists. Of course, if you look hard enough, there is a day, week,...


Can You Prevent Cavities?
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...
Member Spotlight | Mahnaz Tayarani, RDHAP
One of the perks of being a member of RDHAP Connect is being a featured in a member spotlight on our website and social. Today we’re spotlighting Mahnaz Tayarani with...
International Symposium of Dental Hygiene
Last month I attended the International Symposium of Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Dublin, Ireland. It was inspirational and energizing. It is meetings like the ISDH that remind me...

Tips For Protecting Your Oral Health
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...
Breastfeeding – Nature’s Myofunctional Therapy for Baby
Breastfeeding and proper oral rest posture (tongue resting on the roof of the mouth, lips together) are nature’s myofunctional therapy for babies. Mouth development in children...
Member Spotlight | Nani Bezuayehu
One of the perks of being a member of RDHAP Connect is being a featured member on our website and social. Today we're spotlighting Nani Bezuayehu with Nani Dental Hygiene...
Happy 4th of July
Three American flag and wooden boards I woke up this morning with a prayer on my lips and in my heart. It is a little far afield from the typical RDHAP Connect blog posts, but no...