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.
Oral-Systemic Links: How Does Mitochondrial Dysfunction Interact with Periodontal Disease?
Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, and we get all our mitochondria from our mothers (from the father in some rare cases). That...
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Fluorine Discovered in a Galaxy 12 Billion Light-Years Away
I often hear patients and, in some instances, dental professionals stating they are trying to avoid using fluoride because it is a “neurotoxin.” When...
QUIZ: Test your Nutrition & Oral Health Knowledge
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Illinois Dental Society’s Insult to Dental Hygiene Really Insults Overall Population
Dave Marsh, a lobbyist for the Illinois Dental Society, recently offered a comment about dental hygienists that was quoted in the news media: "I...
Tooth Agenesis: Oral Health Diagnosis Should Prompt Screening for Systemic Disease
Dental health professionals are aware of the connection between oral manifestations and systemic disease. We are well versed in having a conversation regarding the...
Busting Some of the Biggest Dental Myths Out There
We have all heard our fair share of myths growing up. My favorite myth my parents tried to sell me was a spin-off of...
QUIZ: Test your Forensic Dentistry Knowledge
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QUIZ: Test your Oral Pathology Knowledge
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Smoking Cessation: Deliberate Education Can Steer Smoking Dental Patients towards Quitting
Most people are aware of the systemic diseases caused by smoking. Many, though, are unaware of the multiple oral health implications that are associated...
QUIZ: Test your Pregnant Patient Knowledge
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Research Analysis: The Risk of Dental Professionals Contracting COVID-19
Emerging infectious diseases are a concern for public health and safety. Experiencing the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has highlighted the need to better understand the process...
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Implant Maintenance: An Overview
The number of implants placed by dentists and dental specialists is increasing based on a predictable outcome of success. A comprehensive treatment plan includes...
QUIZ: Test Your COVID-19 Infection Control Knowledge
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Hydrogen Peroxide Pre-rinse during COVID: Have We Been Misled?
Hygiene schools teach the importance of preprocedural rinses (PPMR), viewing it as a method for lowering the bacterial load and preventing the spread of...
Should Dental Hygienists be Independent Contractors or Employees?
At the end of every year, dental hygiene groups and forums are blowing up with questions concerning the 1099 they received from a dentist...
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Analyzing Potential Virus Protection for Dental Professionals
Editor's Note: Information about COVID-19 is changing on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis. We have made every attempt to ensure this article is up to...
The Dangers of “Curing” Tooth Decay Naturally
The idea of “naturally” curing tooth decay is a fast-growing fad. It has become such a craze that Facebook pages and groups encourage and...
Tubarial Salivary Glands: Scientists Discover New Salivary Glands in Human Throat
The year 2020 has brought us some wild and crazy things, including a novel virus that led to a global pandemic, a record-breaking number...