by Nicole Bolinger | May 17, 2026 | Community, General wellbeing, Oral Health, Special Health Care Needs
For many families of individuals with disabilities or special healthcare needs, going to the dentist is not a routine appointment; it can feel like an exhausting and emotional battle. Parents, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities often spend weeks or even...
by Nicole Bolinger | May 2, 2026 | Community, Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Nutrition, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Oral Systemic Link, Special Health Care Needs
One of the perks of being an RDHAP Connect member is being featured in a member spotlight on our website and social media pages. Today, we’re spotlighting Jessika Rico, RDHAP. Read below to learn more about Jessika. My name is Jessika Rico, and I am a Registered...
by Nicole Bolinger | Nov 9, 2025 | Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Older Persons, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene, Schools
One of the perks of being an RDHAP Connect member is being featured in a member spotlight on our website and social media pages. Today, we’re spotlighting Reynalda Brown, RDHAP. Read below for her interview with Elly Francisco. Where do you practice? On-Site...
by Nicole Bolinger | Sep 30, 2025 | Community, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Special Health Care Needs
Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice (RDHAPs) are uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact on oral health access, especially for patients with disabilities and those living in underserved communities. Their specialized training extends beyond...
by Nicole Bolinger | Jun 17, 2025 | Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Marketing your Practice, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link
As Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice (RDHAPs), we often serve those who are overlooked by the traditional healthcare system—homebound seniors, people with disabilities, residents of care facilities, and underserved communities. Yet despite the...
by Nicole Bolinger | Mar 10, 2025 | Community, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link, Special Health Care Needs
I have been involved with two different advocacy organizations lobbying for bills and advocating for the populations the RDHAP serves. I remember my first Legislative Day as a member of the California Dental Hygienist’s Association. It began with a meeting in a...
