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
Growing up, braces were always wires and brackets and sometimes, for those lucky ones, headgear. Today the landscape looks much different and dental hygienists are often leading the discussions with patients, advocating for ortho treatment. On this episode, Dr. Ilan Abramowitz gives us insight to the raging battle of which is better: Clear Aligners or Traditional Ortho!
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Periodontal re-evaluation timing is essential for all therapeutic hygiene procedures... but when should this be done? We have heard a range of recommendations but listen in as Katrina breaks it down based on the case type!
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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
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In this roundtable episode we are joined by Peggy, Monica, and Lindsey to talk about a new option for the everyday RDH, PerioDT. This product is multi-faceted and a potential game changer for every single patient we have sitting in our chair. Give this episode a listen if you are ready to take your practice to the next level!
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The public simply has no real understanding of what a dental hygienist does.... for that matter, neither do many in the dental industry as we are continued to be looked at as tooth scrapers. Lisandra Maisonet joins the show to talk about a new awareness campaign aimed at helping to fight this movement called the Oral Health Awareness Project. Whether you contribute or not, there are valuable lessons shared through their facebook gr...
I am over it. I am so incredibly over hearing how the hygiene department in any dental office is a loss leader. In this episode, I, in typical Andrew fashion, rail against the notion that hygienists have little value for a dental practice. If you are a hygienist listening to this episode you will get some useful tips on scheduling practices. If you are dental practice owner, you will get some useful tips on how to leverage your hig...
In this amazing crossover episode, guests Katrina Sanders and Dr. Mia Geisinger dive deep into recently passed legislation concerning dental assistants scaling. Is this good for our industry? Is it good for our patients? Is it good for, well.... anyone? Hear these experts discuss these points and also deliver an important message directed at dental hygienists!
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Everyone is experiencing dry mouth symptoms these days. The elderly might have systemic reasons, the youth are seemingly being prescribed drugs at earlier ages than ever, and people of all ages have behaviors or habits that are contributory. So what can we do? Give this episode a listen for a simple solution that works for all ages!
**In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral Care
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Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve. As clinicians we are starting to wrap our heads around how it might help us with chart notes, perio charting, and even interpretation of radiographs... but while we are stuck in this mentality, it continues to evolve and progress. Imagine a time when AI impacts hiring preferences, predicts expected pay based on experiences, or helps a patient decide if your office is the right one for th...
Meth... Should we still be concerned about methamphetamine or is this a thing of the past? What issues should we be concerned about with our patients presenting who are meth users? Listen to Tom Viola's short episode on the most recent updates on this crazy drug.
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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 - @pharma...
Once you lose bone, you never get it back, right? Have you heard this before? I have too. Recently we met with a group of hygienists (Jodi, Sam, Sara, and Amanda) who work in a practice that offers LANAP for their patients as well as being a very laser-centric practice for perio therapy. If you are looking to be inspired by what is possible out there in the world of dental hygiene, give this episode a listen!
70 percent of our immune health originates in the guy and the term 'gut health' has been quite the buzz word the past few years as we look at linking the oral with the systemic. Often, however, the issue that clinicians have is about implementation of the knowledge. In this episode Machell Hudson-Hoover gives some quick tips to help you jumpstart these conversations with your patients!
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What does it take to be a great leader in your practice and who should that point person be? In this episode with Carrie Webber from The Jameson Group, we look at the make up of the dental teams and their practice and try to isolate the necessary components for success.
Saliva affects almost every part of our working day. The patient might have too much, too little, or a consistency of saliva that is abnormal. In this episode we listen to Katrina talk about the many aspects we need to consider to ensure our patients have the best shot at fighting oral diseases.
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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftw...
What is your referral protocol for perio speciality? What kinds of procedures are you referring and do you feel like you refer often enough? Give a listen to this short episode as Laura Bettencourt and Danielle Avila give their experiences!
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long time AToTH listener/supporter Beth Parkes. We focused the episode on pathology and adjunctive therapy as Beth has some sure fire ways to help promote patient health outcomes in whatever situation you find yourself in. Not every patient is the same, so not all treatment options will have the same outcome. Give this episode a listen to see how you stack up!
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The RDH View - https://www.rdhu.ca/the-rdh-view
Not every mushroom is a mushroom and in this episode Tom Viola helps us dive deep into the topic of "magic mushrooms". There is a great chance you will not encounter this with your patients.. but just in case, we bring you some quick facts for the every day clinician!
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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 - @p...
David Torres, CRDH joins the podcast to talk about a little bit of everything. We talk career advancement, ergonomics, the educated patient, the power of positivity, the generational shift in attitude and where that is taking us and so much more! David exudes positivity... do you have someone in your life like that? Someone who gets you excited about things rather than bring you down? If not, find yourself a David!
There is a growing body of work that suggests microplastics are harmful. The scary part is that they are everywhere and incredibly hard to avoid but should we be concerned that it can be found in our floss? Give this episode a listen as we discuss a healthier alternative!
**In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral Care
DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample!
The best clinicians are those who can relate to their patients, who have a deeper understanding of the relationship between disease and treatment options. In this episode Dr. Gordon Frasier explains how his brief brush with gingivitis, coupled with his periodontal protocols, changed how he speaks with his patients and how he uses his own experiences to motivate and change behavior.
** In Partnership with Perio Protect
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Sedation is a common need for a segment of our patient base, even more so for children. In this episode, Dr. Marn gives us a quick rundown of what the appointments look like, what gear anesthesiologist need, the handoff from dental office to the anesthesiologist, post-op recovery, and more.
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