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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!
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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.
Artificial Intelligence can sound complicated and even scary, but Bola AI is a company that creates useful and practical clinical tools with implementation that is incredibly easy. Don't change just for the sake of change, change because it makes your life easier. Enjoy this episode with Rushi and CJ about 3 tools you need to put in your office like, now! In partnership with Bola AI! Resources: www.bola.ai Previous Episode link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-tale-of-two-hygienists-podcast/id1062738845?i=1000620246657 AI Scribe: https://bola.ai/solutions/ai-scribe/?ref_id=podcast Voice Restorative: https://bola.ai/solutions/voice-restorative/?ref_id=podcast Voice perio: https://bola.ai/solutions/voice-perio/?ref_id=podcast SOAP Note: https://www.ada.org/resources/practice/practice-management/templates-smart-phrases-and-soap
I feel like dental professionals offer either an electric brush or teach how to use a manual brush... but there has to be a mid-level option, right? There is and Janelle O'Neill joins the podcast today to talk about an affordable option for patients that is up to 70% more effective than manual brushes. Don't sleep on this episode! In partnership with Arm and Hammer. If you want more information be sure to check out www.Oralcarepro.com and make your order today! Message Janelle - janellerdh@aol.com
There are so many great instruments available to the RDH these days but it can almost be a curse to have this many options. In this episode with Whitney Howerton, we talk about how to choose the right instruments, how to keep your instrument sets simple, and what instruments you might want to consider adding. PDT has an amazing instrument comparison guide that you can find here - Instrument Comparison Guide to get you started! @whitneyh_pdt on insta Whitney.howerton@pdtdental.com
Calcium and Phosphorus are essential building blocks in our body. In this week's quick recap, Machell Hudson-Hoover reviews what they are and gives us a really cool and interesting fact that you don't want to miss! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com
In this episode Andrew gets an chance to sit down with Teresa Duncan to talk about the issues surrounding foreign trained dentists, what their role could be in the US and if they are necessary. Teresa brings great questions and insight to a complicated issue. odysseymgmt.com Chew on this podcast Nobody Told Me That podcast 30:15.956
We just had an episode on sustainability, and clinicians are becoming more vocal in requesting specific tools and disposables for a variety of reasons including helping our planet. In this episode Josey Sewell addresses the common question about how to request specific items when working in a DSO. There is absolutely a way to get the things that you want! In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysewell
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof to talk about her recommendations for patient care and how hygienists play a part. Dr. Geisinger believes that we each have a role in patient education and delivery of care, but that we all need to communicate and act as a team. It was a great episode and amazing opportunity to learn from one of the foremost periodontists we have today! We have a great partner in this episode in Therabreath and we talk a little bit towards the end about what role the right mouthrise plays in patient prevention. If you wanted to learn more, be sure to head over to https://www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath/. There, you will find a phone number to request a free sample! If you wanted to reach out to Dr. Mia, you can find her on social media @miagdds or #periodocinheels or find her email on her website Miageisinger.com
Have you heard of Ozone for patient care? Before this episode my knowledge was literally zero on this topic. I had heard it and seen it around for several years but never knew anything about it. Barbara Tritz joins us this week as we discover what Ozone is, what its impact can be on the oral cavity, and how clinicians can use it. It's truly a fascinating episode! Be sure to check out Barbara's website for her contact information and some really great blog posts! Queenofdentalhygiene.net
Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry! 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
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes! 988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family Call 988 for the suicide and crisis hotline Date/Time: September 11th 12 - 12:30 p.m. ET No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are hosting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings. Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention. The event will cover: Research supported by NIMH and SAMHSA on improving how we screen for and assess suicide risk and intervene in health care settings. How to apply this research in clinical practice. Ways to seek help for yourself or others.
This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposium in Seoul, South Korea. Few people take the time to really experience culture as they travel, even less so when they travel all the time. Emily talks about the importance of slowing down and taking in all a new country and culture have to offer. Resources: Find her on Social media - @emilyboge on Instagram and Facebook Her website www.thinkbigdental.com Her email - ereinert@hotmail.com
Antibiotics have literally been the hero of humanity multiple times over... but in dentistry we have a huge problem of overprescription. Join Katrina Sanders in this Fast Fact mini-episode as she talks about walking the balance of antibiotic stewardship. 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/ https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance/data-research/facts-stats/index.html#:~:text=In%20the%20U.S.%2C%20more%20than,resistant%20infections%20occur%20each%20year. Ventola CL. The antibiotic resistance crisis: part 1: causes and threats. P T. 2015 Apr;40(4):277-83. PMID: 25859123; PMCID: PMC4378521.
Science is the base of the practice of Dental Hygiene, but in this episode Anna, Heather, and Lizz dive into the truths that might not have science, but everyone knows are facts! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869
On the show today we have Derek Sven and we talk about his unique path of going from a lab tech to a dental hygienist and what he is up to now which is very fascinating. Derek is one of those people who just doesn’t sit still, he is always working on multiple things and he has some BIG plans for the dental profession. Be sure to check this episode out!! Resources: Dentistrywithderik.com @dentistrywithderik on Insta
Micronutrients A, C, and D are all vital for our teeth, periodontium, and overall health. In this mini-episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover she gives you the facts that you can use for yourself, or for starting oral-systemic discussions with your patients! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com
Sometimes we get so far out over our skis, that we lose focus. It's time to take a look at the basics, so in this episode we talk with Bethany Montoya about the types of products we should have on our tray and in the op. Additionally, we talk about what Pac-Dent does to represent at RDH Under One Roof and how they support the profession. Thank you to the partner on this episode Pac-Dent, please show your support by heading over to www.pac-dent.com! You can follow them @pac-dent on Instagram. If you wanted to reach out to Bethany, you can find her on linkedin or her Instagram and TikTok handle is @humanrdh
Blood thinner guidance has really changed over the years and in this week's episode we are responding to a message sent in by Dr. Pier in which she had an interesting patient observation who was taking blood thinners. Tom Viola breaks down what drugs we need to pay attention to, which classes these drugs fall under, and what is the implication of each class type. 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
Being disciplined enough to get healthy is tough work. In this episode we catch up with Jaymie Britt who has undergone several iterations of exercise and fitness plans trying to find the one that will help her hit her goals. She is an inspiration to never give up even when life seems to be falling apart around you - you do NOT want to miss this story. Find her on Instagram - @flossnfitness or shoot her an email - jbrittrdh@gmail.com
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Thank you for this information! I am in pain most days and even after a month off my I feel what hygiene has done to my body. I will be looking at the publications you discussed.
Could we get a podcast relating to the COVID-19 . With Hygienist being the #1 at risk job it's only right. Thank you a concerned Hygienist.
100% my go to dental podcast! Such fantastic formation from very motivating professionals 😊