A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Welcome to the world's #1 dental hygiene podcast! You will get up-to-date information with some real life application. Andrew and his panel of cohosts are exactly where you are, dental professionals looking to get better! We may not be experts, but we will do our best to get them on the show! Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app and enjoy the show!
Episodes
Drs Pam Maragliano and David Rice bring the heat in this crossover episode with the Dentistry Unmasked Podcast. Both of these doctors, having experienced low employee turnover and highly successful practices, have found the secret sauce. As they look around, it seems almost unreal how many other practices continue to struggle. Join us in this conversation and hopefully fix or sidestep some of these landmines!
What are the non-clinical AI tools that are out there and are they here to stay? Many practices are scared of change, many simply just do not want to change.... but will the practices of insurance companies force the issue? Are we overreacting about the usefulness of AI in dentistry? Teresa Duncan joins the show to give us some perspective!
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It's scary when life events mandate that you completely change your life and lifestyle. In this episode we hear from Brooke Crouch who spent time in the corporate world for several years, only to find herself headed back to the operatory... and she loves it! Be sure to reach out if you are finding yourself in similar situations!
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Do our patients huff glue? If so, what should we expect? Let's find out on this short episode from Tom Viola!
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Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified
In this episode we are talking about waterlines with emphasis on in-office testing. In the past, the testing has maybe taken more time than we have to give, or the process is confusing and we deserve to have clear (actually pink or purple!) results. Give this episode a listen as India Chance gives us an amazing solution from Air Techniques.
**In partnership with Air Techniques**
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CleanStream Waterline Test Kit - https://...
The search for excellent dental assistants can be tough. Just like hygienists, many of them are searching to work to the top of their scope and be compensated accordingly. In this episode, Rachael Wintersteen joins the show to talk about what drives her to continue to search for excellence and promotion.
In this episode with Jackie Sanders, we talk about the power of evolution and what steps we can take to get to the next level. There are opportunities while we are still chair side, opportunities for hybrid roles, and so many more but it all starts with mentors and connections. Give this episode a listen to see how Jackie can help you!
Katrina is on a role in this short episode as she discusses the broken model of the "one-hour prophy". Listen as she discusses the dangers of blindly following this model and gives 5 ways to improve the appointments.
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Dana Paladino joins the show, she has a great podcast called Dental Hygiene Basics where she helps students and those thinking about working in the dental hygiene space find their footing for success. Join us as she walks us through what she does!
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What happens when culture and vision clash? In this episode, we take a page out of the Dallas Cowboy's playbook and examine what happens when leadership and the team are not aligned. We look at what job satisfaction can lead to and how Micah Parson's should already have been re-signed... well maybe not the last part so much.
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I think we all have made this mistake... a patient walks in and asks about whitening and we tell them about the most convenient paste or premade strips without really talking to them about the specifics of their stain. In this episode, Dr. Derek Gatta discusses how and when to use specific whitening products for the best results.
**Brought to you in partnership with RiseWell!
Great episode with Sianna Trudell as we talk about the evolution of her career from dental assistant, to hygienist, and now to business owner! Sianna is opening a practice in Canada and we talk a little about the differences between the Canadian and US hygienists, developing social media channels supporting the younger and next generation of professionals, launching a speaking career, and round it out with how it goes to open up a ...
Join us for this episode to learn how to manage biofilm with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair. "The power of all-in-one brings versatile air polishing to every clinician treating every patient. The PWR Pair brings you the power of sub- and supragingival calculus and stain removal, biofilm disruption, and implant cleaning."
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https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/pwr-pair
Turbo CR from Essential Dental Systems is a tray system that softens the calculus in the patients mouth in just 30 seconds. This helps your instrumentation through a more gentle approach and saves your hands and wrists from fatigue.
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https://edsdental.com/Turbo-CR/
Probably the best episode we have ever released. Will you learn something? maybe if you care about geographic tongue's relationship to Celiac Disease and giraffe milk vs cow milk ... but will it be a great listen? Absolutely!
If you are a fan of quick-paced episodes with a frequent bouncing around of topics, this is for you! Special thanks to Jessica, Melissa, Megen, and surprise guest... MAJET!
Ketamine is not a new drug but it is absolutely on the rise! Give this episode a listen to see what our pal Tom Viola has to say about it!
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Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified
In this episode with Jen Post, we talk about what factors are really needed to make Fluoride Varnish effective... and you might be surprised at the answers! Instead of doing the same thing in just a different way, Solventum (formerly 3M) have gone to the drawing board to reformulate the options we have for better patient protection with patient AND clinician compliance. Give this episode a listen!
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If time wasn't an issue, if everything was free, if you had the autonomy to practice any way you want... would you practice differently? Amanda Hale and Heather Kenney from the Functional Roots podcast join me today to offer a different than mainstream point of view on the practice of holistic dental hygiene. If you want more of this kind of conversation, be sure to head over to their show!
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Have you had this situation before? You begin your perio chart, can see there is boneloss and find the gingiva to be red, ulcerated, irritated with deep pocketing.... but no calculus. How do you treat this and what do you do?
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Sometimes, we just need to get out of our own way and embrace the new. With advances in technology, our ability to operate more efficiently has never been better. The foundation of what we do is education, and what better way to educate than when a patient can visually see where the problem areas are? Anjuli Avis rejoins the show to talk about a new way to detect biofilm and its application in dentistry!
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