Podcast
StudentRDH Podcast
Hosted by Claire Jeong, MS, RDH. · EN
This is the podcast for DH students, faculties and RDH’s to really sink their teeth into! Our bite-sized episodes dive deep into one specific topic to give you the skinny on important board review topics, tips for studying, and even methods to employ in practice! Join Claire and a new guest each episode for your dose of RDHBites!
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How local anesthetics works
1w ago00:33:18Tap to summarizeWhich action best explains how local anesthetics prevent pain? A. They reduce inflammation around the nerve B. They block sodium channels in the nerve membrane C. They increase blood flow to the injection site D. They stimulate the brain to ignore pain signals -> Find the answer in the podcast. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →Seal that groove, discover sealants
3w ago00:35:54Tap to summarizeWhich surface of the tooth develops the most cavities in children and adolescents?A. Facial surfacesB. Lingual surfacesC. Proximal surfacesD. Occlusal pits and fissures #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →4 Bacteria Causing Dental Caries, Strep mutans and Friends
Jun 1700:29:41Tap to summarizeWhich bacterium is most strongly associated with starting the dental caries process? A. Lactobacillus B. Streptococcus mutans C. Actinomyces naeslundii D. Bifidobacteria -> Find the answer in the podcast. Here is our WakeUpMemory technique: • S = Start = Streptococcus • L = Late = Lactobacillus • A = Aging roots = Actinomyces • B = Baby caries = Bifidobacteria #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →4 Muscles of Mastications and the Jaw Movements, Deep Review
Jun 300:25:20Tap to summarizeMom Makes Tasty Lasagna (masseter, medial pterygoid, temporalis, lateral pterygoid). They all work differently to close, open and move the jaw side to side. Learn everything about those four important muscles. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →The Incredible Strong Mandible, and All Its Landmarks
May 2700:21:58Tap to summarizeThe mandible is a freely movable bone (that can already be a part of the boards). It is composed of strong bone and has landmarks such as the mandibular foramen or the condyle that you must know for the exams. Dive into all things mandible in this episode. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →Your Exam Anxiety Comes From Your Past and Lives in Your Body
May 2000:26:43Tap to summarizeThe test taking anxiety that you have, probably is rooted in some negative past experience that you had at school, growing up. When you're young, your brain is not processing the trauma well. We have to find the origin story that planted the doubt in you. Here are steps for you too check your past, and become more confident. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →Teeth Whitening, How Hydrogen Peroxide Works
May 1300:28:22Tap to summarizeThe intrinsic and extrinsic stain is caused by the chromogens (pigment). Hydrogen peroxide works by breaking apart the stain by way of "free radicals." Basically, you are not removing the stain but making the staining parts smaller, and your eyes cannot see them as well. But what is the difference between hydrogen peroxide and carbamide peroxide? Find the answer in the episode. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →Cranial Bones and Most Important Landmarks for the Boards
May 600:28:27Tap to summarizeThis episode reviews the eight cranial bones for board exam prep, focusing on their role in protecting the brain, the function of sutures as immovable joints for growth and strength, and the cushioning effect of cerebrospinal fluid. It highlights key bones and functions, including the frontal (decision-making), parietal (sensory processing), temporal (hearing, balance, memory), and occipital (vision, foramen magnum). The sphenoid is emphasized as a central hub with important trigeminal nerve pathways (V1, V2, V3), while the ethmoid is noted for its role in the nasal cavity and olfaction. #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →Pregnancy tumor, pyogenic granuloma, it's not just pregnant women!
Apr 2900:25:28Tap to summarizePyogenic granuloma is NOT happening because of pregnancy. In pregnancy, the body is “overacting” and bring blood vessels to contain this plaque. That's why the lesion can be red, and elevated. But did you know the lesion can also happen, on your finger? Let’s learn everything about pyogenic granuloma (and why it’s also a bad name). #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
Transcribe →NBDHE failure rate, 3 reasons it’s worse than 10 years ago
Apr 2200:26:30Tap to summarizeIn 2014, the failure rate was about 4%. Over the past year, the failure rate has risen to 11-14%. Why? There's a lot more to learn nowadays. We have more anxiety in general. We are also more distracted. Find out more about why I think this trend is alarming (and what you can do to NOT fail the NBDHE) #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca
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