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 Nicole Bolinger | Apr 4, 2024 | General wellbeing, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer can strike anyone. It used to be that older men who smoked and consumed alcohol were at greatest risk. That is no longer true. It turns out we are seeing oral cancers in people as young as 40 years old. The disease...
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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Community, General wellbeing, Oral Health
By Hal Salazar with Elders Today In your journey toward self-improvement, you’ll encounter various paths. This guide is tailored to help you navigate these paths with insight and confidence. From maintaining an open mind to finding your purpose, each step is a...
by Nicole Bolinger | Nov 10, 2023 | Community, Diabetes, General wellbeing
November is National Diabetes Month. What does this have to do with oral health? Everything. Research has shown there is an association between oral health and diabetes. It is called a bidirectional relationship, meaning that if you have diabetes you are at higher...
by Nicole Bolinger | Aug 28, 2023 | Community, General wellbeing, Nutrition, Special Health Care Needs
With the competition for top talent higher than ever, employers are looking for new and creative ways to offer employee benefits. Gone are the days when a simple health insurance policy was enough to attract and retain the best and brightest. Today’s workers are...