Dental Hygiene Quarterly is a Professional Development Subscription that provides 12 hours of Continuing Education per year.

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You will receive approx. 3 hours of CE through Video-based learning, every quarter (amounting to at least 12 hours over the course of the year) through your own personal portal.

Combining science, evidence-based research and best practices for dental hygienists, Dental Hygiene Quarterly assists you in your daily practice, helping you stay connected, informed and engaged!

The DHQ presenters are engaging leaders in the dental industry; offering a variety of topics to help you keep abreast of an ever-changing profession.

Certificates are issued following a short quiz after each session has been completed. You can keep your certificates stored in your own personal portal so that you always know where they are and can access them when required!

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All courses are kept in your portal for 5 years so you can always access them!
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An Activity Page is provided for you to keep track of your learning and implementation!
For those maintaining a Learning Portfolio, a Goal Statement and Bibliography is provided along with Extra Resources to help Layer your Learning!
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Once you subscribe, you will automatically receive the most current edition! So, when you sign up today, you will have your own personal rdhu portal with access to Volume 91!

Volume 91 - 94 will be included in this 1 year subscription!

Volume 91:

Assess, Maintain, Retire, Replace: Mastery for Instrument Longevity, Selection and Optimization (2 CE)

Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc

Maximize the longevity and performance of your hand instruments in this session designed for dental hygienists committed to clinical excellence.

Learning Objectives:

Assess the condition and longevity of hand instruments determining when to sharpen, maintain, retire, or replace instruments to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Sharpen instruments effectively to preserve cutting efficiency, reduce operator fatigue, and extend instrument lifespan.
Evaluate ultrasonic insert wear and assess intended use to ensure optimal performance and clinical effectiveness
Explore new instrument designs and hybrid instruments to enhance efficiency while minimizing unnecessary replacements.
Build customized instrument kits that support clinical workflows while maximizing instrument longevity and reducing costs.
Develop a strategic annual instrumentation budget and investment plan to present to practice decision-makers.
Empower dental hygienists with the confidence and knowledge to advocate for high-quality instrumentation, optimize instrument performance, and implement long-term maintenance strategies for clinical success.

Through the Lense: Dental Hygiene in the Digital Age (1.5 CE)

Lauren Long, BSc PGDip (Dist) (from Scotland)

The rapid evolution of digital technology is reshaping the field of dental hygiene, offering innovative tools and techniques to elevate patient care, improve efficiency, and streamline workflows. This presentation provides dental professionals with a comprehensive overview of how digital advancements, including intraoral scanners, artificial intelligence, and social media, are transforming traditional practices.

Learning Objectives

1. Analyse the impact of digital tools on clinical workflows and patient outcomes in modern dental hygiene practices.

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of digital technologies, such as intraoral scanners and digital photography in enhancing patient care and education. 3. Demonstrate the integration of digital solutions into treatment planning and daily hygiene workflows. 4. Develop strategies to effectively utilise social media platforms for patient education, professional networking and promoting oral health awareness. 5. Create a plan to incorporate emerging digital trends into future professional development and practice.

Volume 92:

Unveiling the Blueprint: Mastering the Global Periodontal Classifications (1 CE)

Gisèle Lecours RRDH

Built for forward-thinking dental professionals, this course equips you with the fundamentals needed to integrate the updated classification seamlessly into clinical practice. Enhance your diagnostic consistency, improve treatment planning, and collaborate more effectively with your team—all while staying ahead of the latest advancements in periodontics.

Learning Objectives:

1️. Understand the structure and purpose of the Global Periodontal Classifications.

2️. Recognize the key categories and their role in clinical diagnosis.

3️. Gain clarity on periodontitis staging and grading and how it impacts treatment planning.

4️. Identify the distinction between periodontal and peri-implant diseases within the classification system.

5️. Apply classification principles to enhance diagnostic consistency and patient care.

6️. Strengthen collaboration with dentists and specialists for a unified approach to periodontal treatment.

Myofunctional Therapy: What’s It All About? (2 CE)

Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist

Dental Hygienists are at the forefront of being able to identify common health concerns with their patients using a whole-body approach. Epigenetics, behavioural habits, environmental risk factors and nasal patency are all contributing factors to O.M.D. This course will examine each of these and allow the dental hygienist to recognize O.M.D.’s and provide the skills to consider compromised muscles and airway function and its detriment to overall health.

Using case images, evidence-based research, and tools to help assist in referrals to other health care providers this session will help the dental hygienist improve upon their comprehensive assessment and overall patient health outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the history of myofunctional therapy and its prevalence today

2. Understand oral rest posture and its role in oral health and development

3. Learn to recognize possible orofacial myofunctional disorders

4. Learn about myofunctional therapy’s role in Dental Sleep Therapy, Orthodontics and Periodontal health.

5. Learn 5 myofunctional screening tools to help clients find better health solutions

Volume 93:

Managing Mental Health in and Out of the Dental Op: RDH Edition (1 CE)

Harishni Ramesha, RDH, M.Ed

Join Harishni as she empowers dental health care professionals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, respond to, and manage mental health challenges in both clients and themselves. Participants will explore key signs and symptoms of mental health disorders, practical response strategies, and the important role dental professionals play in supporting overall well-being. Led by a Registered Dental Hygienist with lived experience, the course blends education with personal insight to reduce stigma, foster compassion, and strengthen support for invisible disabilities—helping build a more informed, empathetic, and resilient dental community.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health disorders

2. Understand how mental health can impact your career as an RDH

3. Managing your mental health in and out of the operatory

4. Practicing coping mechanisms during times of distress

What’s in the Myo Essentials Kit? (1 CE)

Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist

Explore the key tools and exercises that form the foundation of myofunctional therapy. This section offers practical insights into how these essentials can be applied in practice to support airway health, oral function, and patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Discover some of the tools used in a myofunctional therapy program
Learn how to measure tongue range of motion using a ROM scale.
Visualize the action of muscles of the orofacial complex and how to determine if they are in disfunction.

The HPV Dialogue: What Every Dental Professional Should Know (1 CE)

Jo-Anne Jones, FIADFE

Gain the knowledge and confidence to initiate vital conversations with your clients about HPV and oral/oropharyngeal cancer. This section equips you with current information, communication strategies, and clinical relevance for one of today’s most pressing public health topics.

Learning Objectives:

To dispel the misconceptions around HPV and its role with oral/oropharyngeal cancer
To promote awareness, risk reduction, and evidence-based prevention strategies
To address the most common barriers to vaccination
To engage in comfortable conversation regarding HPV-related oral/oropharyngeal cancer/disease
To be equipped with clinical and educational resources for dental hygiene practice

Volume 94:

Screen Smarter! A New Standard in Oral/Oropharyngeal Cancer Screening (0.5 CE)

Jo-Anne Jones, FIADFE

The ‘face’ of oral and oropharyngeal cancers is rapidly changing and so must the way we screen. Our extraoral and intraoral examination must be both efficient and effective complemented by the knowledge of identifying the often subtle, but lifesaving symptoms. Learn how to elevate your screening practices to provide the best opportunity to discover oral and oropharyngeal cancer in its earliest stages. A handout accompanies this segment providing an expansion of the complete extraoral/intraoral examination to support a more comprehensive understanding.

Learning Objectives:

To identify the trending etiologic factors contributing to the escalation of oral and oropharyngeal cancer
To explore the critical components of today’s extraoral/intraoral screening exam
To identify the subtle lifesaving symptoms so easily overlooked
To integrate best practices to discover abnormalities in the earliest stages

Osteoporosis and Antiresorptive Treatment – Disease Risk and Prevention of Oral Diseases in Osteoporosis Patients (1 CE)

Marija Darwish, RDH

Join Marija for an in-depth overview of osteoporosis management with a focus on anti-resorptive therapies, including bisphosphonates, and their implications for oral health. Participants will gain practical insight into the risk factors, prevention, and management of drug-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw, particularly in relation to oral infections and surgical procedures. Emphasis is placed on thorough assessment, ongoing follow-up, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education to support safe, high-quality care for individuals undergoing osteoporosis treatment.

Learning Objectives:

Outline the relationship between osteoporosis and periodontitis.
Describe the mechanism of action of bisphosphonates and their role in the treatment of osteoporosis.
Identify side effects of antiresorptive treatment, such as treatment with bisphosphonates, including the risk of dry mouth and osteonecrosis.
List the risk factors for the development of osteonecrosis, both local and general risk factors.
Recognize symptoms of osteonecrosis.
Develop preventive and treatment measures to reduce the risk of developing osteonecrosis.
Apply best practices before, during, and after treatment with antiresorptive medication in osteoporosis patients to ensure safe and effective patient care.

More Than Just a Pretty Smile: A Comprehensive Guide to Professional Teeth Whitening (1.25 CE)

Susan Woodley, RDH

Join Susan for a confidence-boosting session designed to enhance your ability to deliver professional whitening treatments. This session goes beyond the cosmetic perception of whitening, exploring the science behind whitening agents and their role within comprehensive treatment planning. Participants will examine hydrogen and carbamide peroxide as adjunctive options for caries and disease management, while learning to evaluate formulations and concentrations to customize stain removal and sensitivity management for optimal patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Confidently initiate the “Whitening” conversation with your clients/patients.
Identify Whitening as an adjunctive therapy for caries protection and supportive periodontal healing.
Establish better comprehension with the link between periodontitis and COVID and how carbamide peroxide may be considered as a risk management therapy.
Understand the science behind Whitening, the differences between professional and OTC products and be able to accurately identify stains for customizing Whitening therapies.
Develop heightened awareness of the psychology and transformative nature of tooth Whitening.

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"I appreciate the depth and breadth of topics covered by this platform. From the latest research to practical tips for day-to-day practice, there's something for everyone. The courses are well-structured, easy to follow, and packed with useful information. I can't recommend it enough!" — Lisa K., RDH