by Nicole Bolinger | Aug 25, 2025 | Children, Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, General wellbeing, Member Spotlight, Older Persons, Schools
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 Lori Faulconer, M.Ed., BSDH, RDHAP. Read below for Elly’s interview with Lori! Elly: Of the many joys...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jan 22, 2025 | Community, General wellbeing, Special Health Care Needs
By Kimberly N. Bryant Here at RDHAP Connect, we try to focus on your overall well-being occasionally, not just your oral health! We want to provide practical strategies for those seeking solace in tumultuous times, like these. We aim to guide you toward a more serene...
by Nicole Bolinger | Dec 16, 2024 | Community, General wellbeing, Oral Hygiene
Some people wonder what being a dental hygienist has to do with rural oral health. As a member on the Board of Directors of the California State Rural Health Association (CSRHA) allow me to shed some light on this subject. I know I sound like a broke record when I say...
by Nicole Bolinger | Nov 27, 2024 | Community, General wellbeing, Hospital care
November has been busy for everyone. Personally, it took me weeks to breathe that big sigh of relief that the political ad season is over. Unfortunately, as I jumped back into life, I realized that I had missed recognizing a few important days of observation this...
by Nicole Bolinger | Oct 18, 2024 | General wellbeing
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to look and feel your best? It’s not just about turning heads with your appearance; it’s about achieving a holistic sense of well-being that radiates from within. Imagine waking up each day feeling vibrant, confident, and...
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...
