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
Fighting is inevitable. We fight with people we don't like, we fight with our coworkers, we fight with our friends and loved ones etc. But this is an art to fighting the right way and in this TIPisode we lean on a recent article that teaches us some key points and takeaways.
https://www.vox.com/even-better/24153561/fight-argue-without-ruining-relationships-conflict-disagreement-compromise
Antibiotics were once doled out like candy to anyone who had an ouchy tooth or metal in their body. Now, we know better... sorta. Sue Scherer joins the podcast this week to talk about what our responsibility is as dental professionals for understanding and knowing proper use and administration of antibiotics, and how one commonly used antibiotic has really gone on to seriously hurt and kill people.
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About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients!
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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
Katri...
Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end!
What is the responsibility of the dental hygienist in this very changed world? Just 15 years ago the landscape looked very different and the role and scope of the hygienist was leveraged to the fullest. What has changed and how can research be the key to advancement? JoAnn Gurenlian talks about this and so much more in this episode!
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Our patients are so silly. Many of them think that just because the are on blood pressure meds, they no longer have "high blood pressure"... meaning they think they have no more risk. Machell joins the show to talk to us about what we can be doing and saying to our patients to position the topic of BP to be more importantly.
Book Reference: The Blood Pressure Blueprint - https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Pressure-BluePrint-Defeating-Hy...
Lacy Walker has had some experiences in life and each point she had to make a choice... choices that shaped who she became today. And we have choices, choices that impact ourselves and others, choices that shape how others think and act. Join us on this TIPisode as Lacy tells us about her new book, "Choices" that dropped last week on Amazon.
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www.sharedhygiene.com
sharedhygienellc@gmail.com
@lacyrdh or @shygienist on ins...
Have you ever wondered what else you can do with your license? When the comment comes up in the forums its always sales or education related... but how about you create your own pathway? That is exactly what Katharine Martinez did and she wants to share with you her journey into the hospital setting!
Be sure to reach out to her!
mdihygieneconsulting@gmail.com
mdihygieneconsulting.com
DSOs have a reputation for using more fluoride therapy on patients than private practice, why is this the case?
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Message Val for all of your DSO questions! Valdentsolutions@gmail.com
Sebastian Green-Duncan joins the podcast to talk about what it means for the dental professional with the new FTC ruling to ban non-compete clauses. While not very common among dental hygienists, this definitely could impact the offices you all work in. Give this episode a listen!
You did it! You've finished your pre-reqs, you got into school, you finished school, you got the job, you got the house, you got the personal life stuff you wanted.... now what?
Unfortunately many of us think on the small scale. Dave Henrichsen comes on the show today to show us how having a big picture perspective can lead to achieving meaningful growth and satisfaction in life.
Our patients present with different symptoms. Sometimes we catch them during a particularly acute episode of dry mouth and sometimes we don't... but what about all the times in between? Should we tailor our care based on the severity of xerostomia? Tom Viola chimes in with his opinion!
Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com
Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aqu...
What is happening with everyone working through their lunches... and not by choice? Things have got to change! Join Erika Flateau on today's TIPisode to learn about ways to create more time for our breaks.
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renewconsultingservices.com
We talk ourselves out of amazing opportunities in life... for lots of different reasons but we really don't have to. Whether its overcoming a fear, working through uncertainty, having thoughts and notions that block your ability to concentrate, or whatever it might be... working with an NLP coach can change your life. Listen in as Heather McGuire tells us more about our self limiting and what we can do about it!
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The age old question asked by patients far and wide... Should we floss first then brush or brush first then floss? Does it even matter? Katrina Sanders has the answer!
In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.trytherabreath.com
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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
Ka...
This week's TIPisode features a conversation with Kathy Forbes in which we discuss codes, how we get new codes for services, and how the definitions of codes get changed. If you want to be a part of the code group, be sure to join the Facebook group called, DentalCodeology Consortium!
If you want to reach out to Kathy, or want to see her speaking schedule, be sure to check out her website: www.
Have you ever thought about owning your own practice? Calling your own shots, being your own boss, working the hours you want? Colorado may have what you are looking for! In this conversation with Dr. Adam Altdorfer we explore a pathway they have created to help you help more patients... and in turn help the private practices. It's a win-win-win!
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Email: experiencedentalhygiene@gmail.com
Website: https://edhp1boulder.com/...
Why are so many patients not wearing glasses for their dental appointments? Is it our fault or theirs? In this episode we give you the definitive answer to the question, "Do our patients need to be wearing eye protection?"
This is a great episode to get an office conversation going!
https://www.ada.org/en/resources/practice/practice-management/eye-safety-in-the-dental-office
It seems like everyone is looking for a new job or taking on an extra part-time gig so Anna, Lizz, and Heather focused this episode on the red flags that come along with that search. What are some red flags you see in interviews or job postings?
Have you ever been around two fellow hygienists and the conversations just flow? That's what it felt like in this weeks discussion with Trish and Heather. Both are experts in their field, both highly capable, both leaders, and both are down to earth great conversationalists. We cover an array of topics but one key message is the importance of the words and how fortified our minds are.
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Heather McGuire RDH on FB and Linked...
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