Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH
Spring Hayes Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, is a graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville and holds licensure in Florida and Louisiana. Spring is a member of the advisory board and the continuing education manager at Today's RDH. Her passion is elevating the dental hygiene profession through science, education, and clinical excellence. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, children, and animals on her small farm. She can be reached via email at Spring@TodaysRDH.com.
Understanding and Managing Dental Patients With Central Sensitivity Syndrome
Central sensitivity syndrome (CSS) is a term that encompasses multiple disorders, including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic headaches, temporomandibular disorder, trigeminal neuralgia, and pelvic...
Persistent Gingival Bleeding Despite Excellent Home Care? What Dental Hygienists Should Know About Macrothrombocytopenia
As dental hygienists, we encounter bleeding and inflamed gingiva daily. Most of the time, it is due to poor oral hygiene and a lack...
QUIZ: Test Your Knowledge of Effective Health Communication
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Evidence-Based Dentistry: Caries Management Guidelines for the Dental Professional
Health care in every area should be based on evidence. For years, the medical profession has evolved to provide better guidance and protocols to...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 24: Lead Shielding
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at lead shielding.
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FDA Investigating Unsafe Counterfeit Botox Causing Harmful Reactions
Botulinum toxin A has become very popular in dentistry, primarily used for the treatment and/or management of temporomandibular joint disorders and trigeminal neuralgia. Botulinum...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 23: Xylitol’s Alleged Link to Cardiovascular Risks
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, looks at xylitol's alleged link to cardiovascular risks.
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FDA Approves Marketing of Four Menthol Flavored E-Cigarettes for the First Time
Many dental professionals are aware of the risks associated with the use of e-cigarettes, including periodontal disease, oral infections, and increased risk of caries...
Bentonite Clay Oral Care Products: A Healthy Choice or Hidden Danger?
As dental hygienists, we often come across various products that promise to improve oral health. One such product category is oral clays, which are...
Dental and Systemic Risks of a Gluten-Free Diet in Healthy Individuals
Gluten-free diets are often necessary to manage gluten-related disorders such as gluten intolerance and celiac disease. However, more and more individuals not affected by...
QUIZ: Test Your Oral Manifestations of Rare Diseases Knowledge
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Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 22: Factors that Shaped Skulls, Facial Features, and Teeth
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, looks at different factors that have shaped our skulls, facial features, and...
Cardiovascular Risks of Xylitol: A Breakdown of the Study in Recent News Reports
Sensationalized headlines based on a preliminary scientific study have become more and more common. These headlines can often be misleading and cause misunderstanding and...
A Review of Medical Errors in Light of Kentucky Decriminalizing Them
Medical errors have been increasingly identified as a serious public health problem. This includes medical errors that occur in a dental setting. It's been...
Dental Hygienist Shortage: Proposed Solutions and Why Assistants Scaling Is Not the Answer
Amid the whirring drills and bright lights of dental practices, there's a growing problem: the dental hygienist shortage. Dentists are scrambling to find qualified...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 21: Teeth Whitening Product Efficacy
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at different teeth whitening options and their efficacy.
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QUIZ: Test Your Ultrasonic Instrumentation Knowledge
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Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 20: Dangers of Oral Clay Products
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at natural oral care products, specifically bentonite clay.
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Nano-Hydroxyapatite Varnish: Does Research Support Caries Prevention Efficacy and Safety?
Nano-hydroxyapatite varnish has made its way to the market and into some dental practices. Though nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste has been on the market for several...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 19: Periodontal Disease and Hypertension
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at the oral-systemic link focusing on periodontal disease and...