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 Nicole Bolinger | Sep 27, 2022 | Direct Access Dental Hygienist, Member Spotlight, Oral Health
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 www.myrdhap.com. Elena Francisco, RDHAP and creator of RDHAP Connect, interviewed Mahnaz about her...
by Nicole Bolinger | Sep 8, 2022 | Community, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Link
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 how lucky I am to be an oral health care provider, to be able to help people improve and...
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...
by Nicole Bolinger | Aug 1, 2022 | Children, Community, Nutrition, Oral Health
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 is extremely important to their health and wellbeing. This begins at birth. Research...
