A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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.aquoralspray.com

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. 

Resources:

erikaflateau@gmail.com

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!

Resources:

Heather McGuire RDH on FB and Linkedin

mcgcoaching.com

heather@mcgcoaching.com

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!

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/ 

Torkzaban, P., Arabi, S. R., Sabounchi, S. S., & Roshanaei, G. (2015). The Efficacy of Brushing and Flossing Sequence on Control of Plaque and Gingival Infl ammation. Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 13(3).

Mazhari, F., Boskabady, M., Moeintaghavi, A., & Habibi, A. (2018). The effect of toothbrushing and flossing sequence on interdental plaque reduction and fluoride retention: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Journal of periodontology, 89(7), 824-832.

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.kathysforbes.com

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!

Resources: Email: experiencedentalhygiene@gmail.com

Website: https://edhp1boulder.com/experience-independence/

Article mentioned in episode: https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/alternative-practice/article/14310527/colorado-dentists-find-success-developing-independent-dental-hygiene-practices

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?

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

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.

Resources:

Heather McGuire RDH on FB and LinkedIn

Mcgcoaching.com

Trish Keena on LinkedIn

We know the effects of Xerostomia on the oral environment but what about beyond the mouth? How does that change the risk for systemic diseases? Machell Hudson-Hoover is here to answer this!

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

Andrew Nobilini joins the podcast today to talk about what an office should do if they fail a water test… and it’s pretty simple. Sometimes we get so caught up in the failure that we are paralyzed into inaction, that does not need to be the case and Proedge Dental Water Labs has the answers for you so be sure to listen in!

proedgedental.com

Call proedge team directly at 888-843-3343

RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we need someone in our field to demonstrate, to walk the walk and that is where Jessica Woods comes in. With her vast experience we discuss the assessment and diagnosis of tooth decay - its a fascinating episode you won’t want to miss!

Contact Info:

Jessica Woods on Linked In   @executiverdh on Instagram   Jessicawoodsrdhap@gmail.com

Are there big differences in expectations in private practice vs DSO when it comes to oral cancer screenings? Listen in as Valerie Dangler explains what she has seen in her experience working in DSOs. 

In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com

Message Val for all of your DSO questions! Valdentsolutions@gmail.com

Katie Barrer joines us this week as we talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry… BOTOX. Hygienists around the USA are clamoring for the opportunity to add this to the scope of practice. Listen as we discover this world with leading expert, Katie!

Rounding out our RDH's abroad series, Andrew brings on honorary RDH for a day, Brittany Duncan, to chat about all things travels. Later in the episode Brittany turns the tables and quizzes Andrew on the upcoming inaugural dental trip to the Philippines. 

Reach out to Brittany - BrittanyleeDuncan@gmail.com or check out her podcast Untraditionally Traditional: A Millennial Homemaker here on apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untraditionally-traditional-a-millennial-homemaker/id1678227992

or on your favorite podcast app!

Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective!

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.aquoralspray.com

Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? We discuss some of these things in this week's TIPisode!

www.ataleoftwohygienists.com - sign up for the newsletter

andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com - email me!

Claudia Walder is different. She is confident and driven but also has the ability to embrace whimsy. When given the opportunity to work abroad in Switzerland, she jumped at the chance. Switzerland brought her new opportunities professionally and in the love department.

If you are looking to see what its like to work in a different country, give this episode a listen or give her a follow on Instagram - @socalsmileartisan

Oral cancer is the cancer of our profession so join Katrina Sanders this week as we walk through some important keys to effective oral cancer screenings!

Resource:

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://oralcancerconsulting.com/cotten-method-guide/ols/products/the-cotten-method-screening-guide

Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode about bbbburn out. With a study reporting that up to 35% of hygienists looking to leave the profession, we got some work to do. Join them for this super interesting conversation.

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

Have you ever wandered what it would be like to just sell everything, move over seas, and start a new life knowing you had a dentistry as your safety net? Well that is pretty close to what Lacy Walker did and we talk a little bit about that in this episode. This is part one of the series of dental hygiene abroad, be sure to reach out to her and ask her all of the questions about her experiences working on a US military base in Germany!

Resources:

Sharedhygiene.comLacy.Walker416@gmail.com Please take our survey! https://forms.gle/Hadrpf9Xm5cDZpkE6

Alcohol is a central line in the fabric of our society, whether we want to admit it or not. Outside of the commonly known talking points, what else can we talk about with our patients when it comes to alcohol? Machell Hudson-Hoover dives deep into predicting outcomes based on alcohol use!

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

Being a dental hygienist is unique in that we have so many options for a career. We can work in perio, pediatrics, ortho, and general practices. We can work in educational settings, sales, training, dental products and systems companies. We can write, speak, and coach. We have so many options at our fingertips but that wasnt always so. In this episode we have a friend of the show, Lil Caperila, who helped pioneer the idea of leveraging clinical knowledge into a corporate position at a dental company. We learn what goes into creating ideal products based on the needs of the clinicians and we finally answer whether or not we should be polishing... and if so, what considerations need to be made for that choice!

Resources:

premierdentalco.com

lcaperila@premierdentalco.com

Lil's office number- 610-239-6008 

In this TIPisode, we talk a lot about what it means to be a leader. Belangie discusses the acronym for LEAD, what drives her, and how being a leader isn't about attaining a title, but about being in a role. There are certain traits and characteristics that make a good leader. Join us today to learn more!

Find Belangie on social and dm her on linkedin or @dental_hygenie on insta

In this episode we are joined by Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn to discuss some more hot topics in dentistry. What do you do when your boss's spouse runs the office... is that fair? How liable are you for the doctor not diagnosing periodontal disease? We get right to the point in this amazing episode!

Resources:

Teresa's Podcasts - Nobody Told Me That and Chew On This Teresa's website - https://www.odysseymgmt.com/

Beverly Wilburn - https://www.instagram.com/dearbevvie_/

When it comes to treatment plans, who is better at getting case acceptance: DSOs or Private Practice? In this Fast Fact Andrew discusses a couple of key differentiators that could be incorporated in any setting to be more successful... but maybe DSOs have the edge???

Sonicare Support Materials - 

https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

In today's TIPisode we are joined by Dr. David Rice to explore the possibility of having a mandatory retirement age in dentistry. Are people working past their ability to keep the public safe? 

Resources:

Dentistry Unmasked Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentistry-unmasked-a-roundtable-podcast/id1692417504

Dentistry Unmasked Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37jqQgIVQQhZpJ6cx3hs1K?si=5383d24d00f94490

www.dentistryiq.com

David.Rice@ignitedds.com

What is it you want out of this profession? Very few wrong answers here, but our guest today Whitney DiFoggio, RDH found a way to combine her drive to get patients healthy, and her love for creating videos and theater, rolled them all together and has created a successful side business on YouTube. This episode aims to discover what makes her tick!

Resources:www.bettermouth.com https://www.youtube.com/@TeethTalk https://www.instagram.com/teethtalkgirl/ Please take our survey! https://forms.gle/Hadrpf9Xm5cDZpkE6

Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical!

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.aquoralspray.com

We all start out as clinicians, but then many of us want the next step. Bethany Montoya knows what you might be feeling as has some answers for you if want to take the next step!

Resources:

bethanyrdh@outlook.com

@humanrdh on insta

https://pac-dent.com/pages/request-a-sample link for a free sample

It's not often that we come to you and ask for your help, but this is one such time. Smiles Across Montana is an organization built to serve those who need it on their terms. Please listen to this episode and if you can help our fellow dental hygienist, please do.

Resources:

Website: smilesacrossmontana.com

Email: crystalspringrdh@gmail.com

Dental Hygienists work hard to complete their pre-reqs, endure what can be a punishing dental hygiene program, then graduate. Now they are perfect, they will not struggle again because they have a perfect knowledge of dentistry... That's sometimes the expectation but the reality is that graduates are "minimally competent" and need additional help after graduation. Kim Augustus is here to champion their success!

Resources: Email: bloomrdh@gmail.com Instagram: @bloomrdh

What happens when we do not get enough sleep? Join Katrina Sanders this week as our expert gives us the answer!

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/ 

Vishesh K. Kapur, Dennis H. Auckley, (2017).  Clinical practice guideline for diagnostic testing for adult obstructive sleep apnea: An American academy of sleep medicine clinical practice guideline.  Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.  Vol(13), Issue 03. Young, T., Finn, L., Peppard, P. E., Szklo-Coxe, M., Austin, D., Nieto, F. J., Stubbs, R., & Hla, K. M. (2008). Sleep disordered breathing and mortality: eighteen-year follow-up of the Wisconsin sleep cohort. Sleep, 31(8), 1071–1078.

In this episode, Jackie Sanders takes over the AToTH podcast feed with some updates for the RDH Under One Roof conference in Denver for 2024. She is joined by Laura Winfield-Roy and Andrew Johnston to talk about the hotel situation, registering for courses, networking receptions/workshops, and so much more.

There is a discount still up for the podcast, enter Podcast30 at checkout for $30 off.

www.rdhUnderOneRoof.com

We dive into the last part of our Myofunctional Therapy series today and examine the role of interdisciplinary care with our chiropractic colleague Dr. Andrea Smith. This episode explores how our mind and body are connected, and what types of assessments, evaluations, and work is needed to help our patients achieve optimal health and how a myofunctional therapist plays a role in this. Special thanks to Heidi Giasson and Leslie Farrin for their work and connections in making this episode happen!

If you want to explore more, be sure to go back to the first episode of this series and listen to all 5 parts. Feel free to reach out to our experts Heidi, Leslie, and Dr. Smith

Myo2health.com

@myo2health on insta

Info@myo2health.com

Leslie- Leslie@myo2health.com

Heidi- Heidi@myo2health.com

Dr. Andrea- synapticdc.com

We talk a lot about the mouth and screening for oral cancer, but how does our work with controlling the mouth's microbiome impacting the risk for other cancers like colorectal cancer?

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

The conundrum we are currently facing is that dry mouth - xerostomia - isn't just "dry mouth", it is a wide range of severity and accompanying symptoms. We cant treat everyone the same, and we are learning that the products from 20 years ago, maybe aren't keeping up with the symptoms manifesting in today's patient. What should we do?

In this episode we answer some key questions:

Resources:

Tom@Tomviola.com

@pharmacologydeclassifed on social media

Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aquoralspray.com

Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode that opens them up to whatever crazy questions the group might have for them! Join them as they give their best responses!

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

We continue our myofunctional therapy series this month with a focus on children. Heidi Giasson and Leslie Farrin return to talk about screening and assessing, treatment, unique cases, nasal breathing and so much more. 

Resources:

Myo2health.com

@myo2health on insta

Info@myo2health.com

Leslie- Leslie@myo2health.com

Heidi- Heidi@myo2health.com

Paula- mainemother.com

Youtube video mentioned in the episode: Finding Connor Deegan https://youtu.be/Sk5qsmRyVcE?si=vbySK7ewdVSGF7Q5

Pediatrics can be a cornerstone to many practices but RDHs don't always love treating them. Val Dangler joins us today to talk about what happens in the DSO setting and what you should expect.

Contact Val:

Valdentsolutions@gmail.com

Sonicare Support Materials - 

https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

Listener Mail! In this episode we hear from Cindy Midgett who heard a recent episode on becoming an educator at a traditional RDH program, and wanted to let people know of another option in education in case that setting isnt for you. Give this episode a listen about CTE (Career and Technical Education) program career options!

You MUST watch this video!

https://youtu.be/Ly0UNZN_PZA?si=OnmTvcI_WN0xdfvE

Contact Info:

Cindy Midgett, M.ED, RDH, CDA, PHDHP

LinkedIn @cindy midgett

classroom account on Instagram is @mbit_dentaloccupations

Personal Cell 610-297-2057

Personal Email sera1298@gmail.com

School Email cmidgett@mbit.org

Today is a continuation of last weeks episode where we talk about the foundational moments of a babies life that can shape the anatomical features and future habits of adults. Huge thank you to Heidi and Leslie for bringing amazing topics to the table and for connecting us with Paula Norcott. Be sure to check out the show notes for their contact info!

Resources:

Link to CE Test: https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-422myofunctional-therapy-for-babies-early-intervention-screening-techniques-p2/

Myo2health.com

@myo2health on insta

Info@myo2health.com

Leslie- Leslie@myo2health.com

Heidi- Heidi@myo2health.com

Paula- www.mainemother.com

Pediatrics, Surgery, Restorative, Perio... so many times to use local anesthetics but how much should we be using? Is less more?

Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com

New Podcast Alert! Tina Clarke and Kim Augustus have a newer podcast called RDH Coast to Coast. It's in video format on Spotify and YouTube and they tackle the tough questions facing the professionals of today! Be sure to check them out!

Reach out to them!

Podcast: RDH Coast to Coast on Spotify and Youtube

Tina: @teachertina on all socials

Kim: @bloomrdh on all socials

Today is an interesting discussion because it is foundational to everything that we see as dental professionals. We are talking myofunctional therapy but with babies. I am joined today by Leslie and Heidi again but they also brought in Paula Norcott who works as a lactation consultant. We covered lots of topics and it was such an interesting conversation that we broke it up into two episodes. We talk about what the evaluation looks like, whether the issues are mechanical or anatomical and what is happening causing the issues to arise, we talked about body work and what that means.

Resources:

Link to CE Test: https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/intro-to-myo-with-leslie-farrin-and-heidi-giasson/

Myo2health.com

@myo2health on insta

Info@myo2health.com

Leslie- Leslie@myo2health.com

Heidi- Heidi@myo2health.com

Paula- www.mainemother.com

Cavities are for dentists, perio is for the RDH, right? Unfortunately lots of people people actually believe this! There is no room to just stay in our lanes on this one so please listen to Katrina Sanders as she answers, "Do cavities affect periodontal disease?"

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/ 

Loesche, W. (2007). Dental caries and periodontitis: contrasting two infections that have medical implications. Infectious disease clinics of North America, 21(2), 471-502.

On this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH talks about the level of influence clinicians have in their own operatory. We don't need to rely on the person who has the most clicks or the most likes, we can rely on ourselves to get our patients happier and healthier. 

andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

Welcome to the first part of the Myofunctional Therapy Series of 2024. Heidi Giasson and Leslie Farrin join me to lay down the baseline conversation about this space. They are doing really cool things, they are collaborative with healthcare professionals from other spaces, and really want to help everyone out. Be sure to reach out to them!

Contact Info:

myo2health.com @myo2health on insta info@myo2health.com leslie@myo2health.com heidi@myo2health.com

What do you do when you're sick? There is an expectation that you will just power through it and get to work but ethically you should NOT be spreading disease. That is a tough one... In this Ask The Experts we cover recovery time - is getting plenty of rest and fluids really helpful?

How are you getting along this new year? Any goals or resolutions for you? This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna talk about some great ideas to think about!

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this episode we chat with Cindy Gaskill, RDH about what her experiences were like being an educator. She answers questions about salary and benefits, work/life balance, pathways, educational requirements and more!

If you wanted to reach out to her, you can email her - cgaskillrdh@hamilton.net

We know we are supposed to educate our patients on how periodontal disease impacts our heart health, but how do we approach the subject, where do we start? How about endothelial dysfunction which leads to arterial disease. Machell joins us this week to give you the talking points you need so grab a pen and paper to be sure you take notes!

Reach out to Machell - Machell@rdhhealth.com

In this episode we welcome in Amber Auger, RDH to talk about risk assessments (starting around minute 10). Before that, we catch up on what its like to be a KOL, how to develop yourself and how to partner with great companies like VOCO.  In addition to perfoming the risk assessments, we need to be prepared to treat what we find and www.voco.dental has so many options to care for your patients so a special thank you to them for their partnership on this episode!

If you have questions for Amber be sure to check out her website www.amberauger.com or find her on Instagram @amberaugerrdh

How do we get our patients to buy the products they need or commit to the procedures they need to have performed? Join Andrew Johnston, RDH for 6 tips to help you help them. 

Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

It's not easy getting older... said every old person ever. One of the responsible things to do as we age is to work with a doctor and a team of specialists as needed to keep your health in check. This week's episode, Andrew did just that. He got some bloodwork done for the first time ever and had a friend join him on the podcast to discuss the results. 

Megan Barnett is a valuable resource, please reach out to her if you have any questions or would like to see if you can partner with her on your own health journey! 

megan@bioloungepdx.com

bioloungepdx.com 

CE For this episode - https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-418-analyzing-blood-panels-with-megan-barnett-ms-cns/

***This is not medical advice, only your doctor can diagnose and treat you***

In this episode of Fast Facts Ask The Expert, we are joined by Valerie Dangler who shares who she is, where is came from, and dives into the DSO world with us. 

Val answers a crucial question lots of people have, what is a DSO and how do we find good ones?

Valdentsolutions@gmail.com

Sonicare Support Materials - 

https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

Leaving clinical dental hygiene is a tough decision. It is even more complicated when you are forced out do to things beyond your control. Meet Stephanie, a hygienist who loves working chairside and would do almost anything to get back to it, but its not possible...

In this episode we talk about how hard it is mentally and emotionally when you can no longer practice what you love to do. Stephanie talks about how she has been able to overcome this and a pathway that she wishes she would have found sooner. 

Reach Out To Her:

products@dentalhygienenation.com

What is our purpose as a dental professional? How have our desires, ambitions, and expectations changed over the last several decades? How do we become more fulfilled and find our purpose?

Join us in this amazing conversation with Corey Jameson-Kuehl!

RDH View Episode - 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9CzqfVHLA Corey's contact information - 

corey@customdentalsolutions.com

customdentalsolutions.com

262-853-1414

Patient safety is our first priority and so we would never want to do anything to put them in harms way. So when it comes to choosing to use epinephrine, how do we evaluate the pros and the cons? Listen to this episode with Tom Viola to find out!

https://www.tomviola.com/ @pharmacologydeclassified Tom@tomviola.com

We are taught proper ultrasonic insert maintenance in school, but do we remember when we are supposed to have them replaced? Even if you do remember, the DuraTip by Parkell is resetting all of the rules. Listen to this episode to hear about a better way to practice with ultrasonics. 

noel.ultrasonicsplus@gmail.com 

timh@parkell.com

parkell.com

Meet Lori Angdahl, BA, RDH. She, like so many other RDHs, is constantly juggling all of the responsibilities of being a hygienist while also trying to run a small business and be a mother. Does this sound familiar?  In this episode Lori talks about her goals in each area of life to help her live a happier and healthier life! Give it a listen and see which goals you also want to set for yourself!

In this episode Andrew addresses comments and questions from the audience about 2023 and also talks about what to expect for 2024. It should be a really great year!

In this episode he covers:

andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

Have you had a patient walk into the office, find out that they need periodontal therapy, and then request for "just a normal cleaning"? This can be tough to figure out how to navigate but we do have certain legal and ethical responsibilities. Listen in for this episode as Katrina tells us more!

Resources:Yousefi Y, Meldrum J, Jan AH. Periodontal Abscess. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); 2022. PMID: 32809460. Sottosanti, J. Fractured calculus and dental implant failure. Jones, C. L., Milsom, K. M., Ratcliffe, P., Wyllie, A., Macfarlane, T. V., & Tickle, M. (2011). Clinical outcomes of single-visit oral prophylaxis: a practice-based randomised controlled trial. BMC oral health, 11(1), 1-13.

A pilot program can be used in lots of facets of our lives from the professional facing to the friend group. Please join us as Belangie Perez-Torres walks us through some key components!

Belangie Perez-Torres on LinkedIn or @dental_hygenie on Instagram

It's time for the end of year wrap up for A Tale of Two Hygienists so we are bringing you a really low key insider peek to a conversation I had with Anna, Heather, and Lizz. We talk a bit about the importance of a community and podcasting. We talk about holiday parties, Christmas bonuses, gifts for the boss, and so much more.  Thank you so much for listening, sharing, and making amazing suggestions again this year. We have lots of new voices and topics for next year so be sure to join us again in 2024!

Merry Christmas! This week, Katrina Sanders is keeping with the holiday theme and talks about the naughty and nice list. Are your patients doing what they should be to stay healthy?

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/ 

Domokos, Z., Simon, F., Uhrin, E., Szabó, B., Váncsa, S., Varga, G., ... & Nemeth, O. Salivary MMP-8 in Early Periodontitis Diagnosis and Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Available atSSRN 4625540

New Dental Podcast Alert!!!! Lancette VanGuilder has a new show called Beyond Breathing which focuses on airway including sleep apnea, mouth breathing, nitric oxide, and so much more. Please find her show on your podcast apps and give her some support!

Resources:

Email: LancetteVG@Gmail.com LinkedIn and Facebook search Lancette VanGuilder

It comes up in the facebook groups quite often, is Perio Protect the real thing or is it just a way for the office to make money? In this episode we speak to the everyday RDH who is using Perio Protect in their offices and ask them the questions you are asking - how much do they charge? does it really work? how time consuming is it? Don't miss this episode!

Reach out to the guests!

anagarciardh@gmail.com and megandukerdh@gmail.com

Researchers are developing a special toothpaste for patients with a peanut allergy. Why and what will you be hearing from your patients about this new idea? Listen in to this week's short episode with Katrina Sanders!

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://us.dental-tribune.com/news/researchers-develop-special-toothpaste-for-peanut-allergy-treatment/

 In this episode we talk about how sugar is quickly destroying our health but not just in the mouth, throughout our whole body. And amazingly we have this substance xylitol that promotes health in these same places - the mouth and the rest of the body. Special thanks to Erika Flateau for guest co-hosting this episode recorded on the floor at RDH Under One Roof. Toothpaste, mints, gum, nasal spray and more at www.xlear.com

Sometimes, patients are hard to work with and make their appointment feel like forever. Why do they got to be so difficult!?Listen in this week's Takeover episode from RDH Rants' Heather, Lizz and Anna!

Resources:

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869 

Have you ever had a great idea for a patent or invention but didn't know the next steps? There are so many little things to think about and as I think about my own journey I cannot help but be grateful for those who have gone before me to pave the way. Noel and Rich Paschke are two such brilliant minds who sat down and talked through their journey and gave insightful points to ponder. 

Reach out to them here:

noel.ultrasonicsplus@gmail.com

Paschke.ultrasonix@gmail.com

Have you ever wondered what would happen if we could use natural teeth instead of implants? Like, could we gently extract a 3rd molar and move it up in place of an extracted 1st molar? Listen to this fascinating Fast Fact with Katrina Sanders!

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/ 

Pini Prato, G., Franceschi, D., Pace, R., & Di Gianfilippo, R. Translational approach to tooth autotransplantation: A 27‐year case study. Clinical Advances in Periodontics.

One of the ickiest things to happen is prophy paste splattering up and onto us. With patients who have tough stain, prolonged exposure of prophy paste and prophy angle increase our chance of getting that nasty stuff on us. This TIPisode will help you learn what kinds of things you can do to reduce the yuck!

www.ultradent.com

This episode is what you get when you put 4 opinionated people in front of a microphone with important topics to be discussed. Did we always say the thing people want us to say? No, but we said what people likely need to hear. Join us for this episode as we talk about the Dentist/RDH relationship, labor shortage, and wage wars!

Be sure to follow the doctors' new podcast "Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast" on your favorite podcast app!

Can pelvic infections be caused by periodontitis? Katrina reviews a fascinating case, don't miss it!

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/ 

Tian, C., Yan, H., Tang, P., Shi, J., Liang, M., Wan, Y., ... & Qin, C. (2023). Pelvic infection caused by periodontitis: A case report. Case Reports in Women's Health, e00563.

Some pain can be mitigated with changes in how we scale, some pain can't be helped. That's where the dental pain eraser comes into play. It helps with ortho, srp, or our "normal" but symptomatic patient and more! 

Check out more at https://dentalpaineraser.com/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we rebroadcast an episode from 2022 by your host, Andrew Johnston, RDH. He talks in depth about leadership! This episode is applicable to everyone but will be especially beneficial for those that are on the path to leadership. 

Episode Highlights

Quotes

“You can’t do it alone, nobody has all the answers.”

“You should be learning leadership skills from non dental people, you can’t be in the dental echo chamber.” 

“Pettiness is a powerful drug, it corrupts great people and makes them do very questionable things, you can’t give into it.”

Links 

andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com 

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Establishing the culture of an office is hard. Do you want to fun or do you want to be "professional"? Can you have both? In this week's episode we listen how Shannon Campbell and Cara Reck, RDH try to do the little things to make sure that the workplace is something to look forward to. We spend way too much time at work to not enjoy it!

Feel free to reach out:

Shannon Campbell - Shan.b.campbell@gmail.com

Cara Reck - cara.reck@gmail.com

Salivary flow, composition, and pH are incredibly impactful on other areas of our body. In this episode, Kristin Evans is interviewed by Katrina Sanders to give us the foundational knowledge needed to begin our journey. 

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.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8323473/

For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at kristinevansrdh@gmail.com, onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn.

What is better than a roundtable discussion going back to the basics? Not much if you ask me and Crystal and Hartley were so much fun to be around. If you are looking to brush up on the "why", then this episode is for you. We touched lightly about a lot of the popular topics - careers beyond clinical, whitening, ergonomics and handpieces, mobile dentistry so so much more.

If you want to reach Hartley - message the Ultradent account and you'll find her there - @ultradentproducts

If you want to reach Crystal, you can find her at @cmarluv

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  As we celebrate this weekend, its a good time to look back and reflect on the things you are grateful for. For those practicing mindfulness, this exercise goes hand in hand with what you are already doing. In this TIPisode Andrew reflects on his top 5 things he is grateful for!

For today’s episode we welcome back Dr. Kim Kutsch to the show. Misty and I had a chance to catch up with him at ADA SmileCon and it was just the best conversation about helping the professional organizations grow and how to deliver a successful practice through growth in the dental hygiene appointment.

Be sure to check out Dr. Kutsch's podcast, "Contrary to Ordinary" on your podcast app. And shoot him a message if you're so inclined -  Kimkutsch@aol.com

Dental hygienists should be just as expert in implant and implant maintenance as our doctor counterparts. So who is a good candidate? What type of sites should be considered? What are the factors that lead to implant failure?

Listen to this week as Katrina Sanders reviews what she learned from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 2023. 

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/ 

Shannon McLauchlan, RDH and self proclaimed introvert, shares her passion this week with a ton of resources for those in the profession that are struggling with burnout or just maybe bored in the profession. 

Check out her workbook title: The Silent Struggle: Unmasking Burnout in Dentistry

You can find her FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/Lodestarbooksanddesigns or visit her Etsy store for the workbook and other things - lodestarbyshannon.etsy.com

Katie Poulsen, RDH joins us today to have a conversation about AI and how it is not about to take over jobs of the dental professional, just make us more efficient and in calibrated!

Be sure to reach out to her - Katie@videa.ai

This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to finish off the chat about addressing the disfunction our patients have with their saliva. It's Spit It Out pt2!

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/ 

For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at kristinevansrdh@gmail.com, onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn.

https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iaim_2019_0602_01.pdf

Waterline safety has been a hot topic especially the last few years and one of the leading speakers on the subject, Amanda Hill joined us for this episode to give us the low down. We also had on Mike Rust who works for one of the leading companies for waterline safety, ProEdge and so you will get to know him a bit more and hear his passion about keeping people safe. We talk about pathogens, we talk about real life instances where legal action has been brought, we talk about all the crazy places Amanda has tested water from airports and airplanes to hotel fountains and more. A key takeaway when you are done listening to this episode is just how easy it is to do the right thing.

In this week's TIPisode, we welcome Crystal Barnes! Crystal walks us through some key pointers as we have tough conversations with our patients about their needed treatment.

www.ultradent.com 

Join us this week as we visit with Anastasia Turchetta and talk about setting boundaries. If we want to maintain healthy relationships, boundaries are essential. If we want to maintain healthy self-care, expectations are necessary. Join us this week to see what tips Anastasia has for you!

Resources:

Book title: The Highway to Health: Riding the Road to Better Boundaries

https://www.anastasiaturchetta.com/

https://www.gibbsthehusky.com/

This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to talk about the basics of saliva, pH, and its effect on periodontal disease!

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/ 

For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at kristinevansrdh@gmail.com, onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn.

https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iaim_2019_0602_01.pdf

We all have them, moments embarrass us so much, but then are our favorite stories to tell. Listen in this week as we have more embarrassing stories from RDH Rants' Heather, Lizz and Anna!

Resources:

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this amazing episode, Dr. Tim Donley, periodontist, and Dr. Brett Sealove, cardiologist, join the podcast to talk a little more about how we need to be collaborating between dental and medical. We are under one umbrella of healthcare and our patients deserve our concerted effort!

Resources:

Dr. Donley- beyondthemouth.com

Dr. Sealove- brett.sealove@hmhn.org

It has been determined that 42% of the US population are obese. What does the microbiota of the gut look like for our obese or overweight patients? What is the impact on our oral health? Katrina Sanders dives deep into the research and breaks it down for us. 

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/ 

Rahman, B., Al-Marzooq, F., Saad, H., Benzina, D., & Al Kawas, S. (2023). Dysbiosis of the Subgingival Microbiome and Relation to Periodontal Disease in Association with Obesity and Overweight. Nutrients,15(4), 826.

This week Crystal Spring delivers a powerful message about how using SDF and Glass Ionomers are not just for public health, it should be a standard across the board!

Resources: @SmilesAcrossMontana www.gc.dental/america @gcamericainc

These show notes will be intentionally vague, and when you listen to the episode you will probably be able to figure out why. The gist of this episode is that we discuss certain recent behaviors that have made their way into the social medias and the news cycles about a doctor out of Texas. 

https://www.odysseymgmt.com/dental-insurance - $75 off if you use AToTH at checkout Tiktoker - @bekahdayyy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabatha_Takes_Over Teresa’s podcasts- Chew on This and Nobody Told Me ThatContact Teresa at odysseymgmt.com

Our bodies are amazing in their perfect form, we have teeth to chew and grind, enzymes in our saliva that begin breaking foods down, and from there, the digestive tract in its own beautiful functionality. But what happens when we get disease, when we lose teeth or experience hypo-salivation? What impact does this have on the rest of the food's journey? Join us this week as Katrina discusses the Oral-Gut Axis!

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/ 

Yamazaki, K. (2023). Oral-gut axis as a novel biological mechanism linking periodontal disease and systemic diseases: A review. Japanese Dental Science Review, 59, 273-280.

Welcome back everyone to a special bonus episode with one of our favorite returning guests, India Chance. In this episode we talk about lots of things but really dig in with personal protective items. India is great at explaining the why of what we need to be doing. Special thanks to our partner for this episode, Medicom!

Shout out to co-host Erika Flateau for helping with this episode!!

References:

www.medicom.com

www.learn2prevent.com and @learn2prevent on social media

We are excited that more and more podcasters are coming to play in the sandbox with us! Let us introduce Hygiene Elevated where the hosts, Joffree Bunleang and Amanda Hale “explore the latest trends, share practical tips, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that will elevate your dental practice”. Currently you can find them on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mi7TE3yG4MXxZkiYCh1OC?si=e306ea080169498f

Contact Info

levelup@hygieneelevated.com @hygieneelvated @TheCurvyScaler @JoffreeBTheRDHCoach