A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to ingredient lists and we, as healthcare professionals, should be knowledgeable as well. In this episode, Katrina explains what types of ingredients SHOULD be listed for dry mouth products! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

There is an argument that can be made that using microscopes with our patients should be mandatory. From the clinical perspective, it tells us a story of what we are fighting. From the patient perspective, they have evidence-based care they can trust. From the business perspective, there is slight increase in production but also increased patient satisfaction and retention which yields high quality referrals. Kristen King joins us on this episode to give us a rundown of what hygiene appointments might look like using a microscope! Resources: https://dentalreveal.com/ - Kristen's website! @kristenkingdentalhygiene on Insta

This this mini episode, Machell Hudson-Hoover discusses the role of B complex vitamins in our oral and systemic systems. She also talks about the best ways to that B vitamins are absorbed into our body, really essential information for us and our patients.  Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

We were so lucky to catch up with Christine Hammelev at RDH Under One Roof to talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry: Lasers! And its not enough to understand the mechanics of how to use a laser, its really important to understand the research so be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for links to the educational materials! In Partnership with Biolase Resources: www.biolase.com https://www.biolase.com/education/  

We all have them, experiences with patients that you just can't make up! Listen to this episode as Heather, Lizz, and Anna delight in their stories and stories from members of the group! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this week's full episode, we are talking about the dental staffing crisis. Ed and Cary are unique in that they see the data sets for dental staffing every single day and across the entire country. They joined me to talk about supply and demand ratios, specifics that influence the supply of a local area, and what successful offices are doing to retain their talent. You're not going to want to miss this fast-paced, high energy episode! Resources: Joingotu.com https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/research-and-news/article/55089666/us-senate-confronts-dental-staffing-crisis  

It's National Dental Hygiene Month and offices are celebrating with their patients and clinicians everywhere.. but what are DSO's doing different than maybe the private offices? Listen to this episode with Josey Sewell to find out! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions -  josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysewell  Sonicare Support Materials -  https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

Looking for a new side hustle? Dr. Prasanna Patel understands that feeling well and has taken her dental knowledge, her love for helping dentists be successful, and her love for writing and rolled them all into this new venture. Dental websites are often an afterthought and there is definitely a chance to earn extra money by enhancing the content and appearance. Who better to do this than the dental professionals?   Resources:  Dr. Patel has offered this resource on using blog posts to increase patient inflow - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MXMdt8-LmleQlur2QBiKvL7VDnZ4s8QT/view Email her - PrasannaPatel22@gmail.com  

The future is bright if this is what the 2025 graduating class is like! We welcomed Kasidee, Bria, and Rylie from Utah Tech to the episode today to talk about the dental hygiene program life. We wanted to know if there were still the freak outs, the self-doubt, and the anxiety that many of us experienced... and spoilers - this group is confident, well-adjusted, and ready to join the ranks! Give this episode a listen to hear it from their perspective! Reach out to them on social media: Bria- @bria.riser Rylie- @rylie_john Kasidee- @sassykasi7

Who even uses Bupivicaine? Should we stop using it in dentistry or does it have a purpose? Tom Viola joins the show and gives his expert opinion in less than 5 minutes! Don't miss this short episode! 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

Xylitol has been the answer for dental professionals for a long time but we rarely think about its applications for the nasal passage and how that impacts the rest of the body. In this episode with Joel Melton, Marketing Director for Xlear, we examine those implications. This episode is for all healthcare professionals and for our patients! Xlear.com Sprysmile.com

In this time... with one major hurricane just passing and another bearing down on us today, Annie and I felt it pressing to talk about what offices can do to prepare for a natural disaster. We mention things to do between natural disasters, and the days and hours leading up to one. We hope everyone who should evacuate, does and that we see a kinder, gentler storm than expected. Stay safe everyone.  

The patient presents with 5+ mm pocketing but no radiographic calculus... what do you do? In this episode we have an insider's seat to listen to the conversation between Dr. Mia Geisinger and Katrina Sanders as they talk about this exact scenario that happens in offices everywhere. There is a reason this is happening and there is definitely something we can do to treat it! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/   

Alex is something else. He was a bit of a wayward youth but quickly changed his path and went on a journey to find the thing that fulfills him... and dental hygiene ticked the boxes. In this week's episode we talk with Alex Bajer about how he was able to find the right kind of office for him, that fit his lifestyle, personality and ambitions in life. Listen in as he gives us expert tips on how anyone can find their perfect office! Contact him! abajer@mysagedental.com 954-687-5775

A 20 oz cola has approximately 60g of added sugar. Your favorite PSL has around 50g. But how much is that really and how can we communicate the dangers of this much daily added sugar to our patients? Listen in as Annie and Andrew discuss and use this link as a reference - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-the-sugar-content-of-popular-u-s-drinks/ ** Edit to say that we said "can of soda" a lot but should have said "bottle of soda" when speaking about how much sugar is in the container.