Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH
Spring Hayes Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, is a graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville, and she holds licensure in Florida, Louisiana, and Alabama. Spring is on the Advisory Board and holds the position of 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 loves traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband, children, and the animals at her useless animal 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...
A Hygienists’ Review of Obtaining Medical Clearance Before Dental Treatment
During my clinical career in dental hygiene, I had the opportunity to work in five different dental practices across three states. Some were private...
Researchers Investigate Patient Perception of Dental Diagnostic Errors and Strategies to Reduce Occurrences
Diagnostic errors are a serious concern in health care settings. Though many people may only think of diagnostic errors from a medical viewpoint, dentistry...
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 Hygienist’s Overview of the Effects of Iron-Deficient Anemia on Oral Health
The human body is a scientific masterpiece with multiple biological functions. However, proper function and maintenance are required to keep it working like a...
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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