A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at Hinman dental meeting with Mr. RDH AKA Rafael Rondon, RDH and Janet Hagerman. Our guests talk with Andrew about treatment plan presentations and getting your patients to want the treatment that they need.  This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all epis...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, talks to us about another condition that aligns with the classification system, Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease, Hypophosphatasia.    Quotes:    " Individuals who experience Hypophosphatasia are oftentimes individuals who experience impaired mineralization or an impaired calcification, particularly of the b...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew talks with founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW) about what it means to be a woman entrepreneur in this industry.  Episode Highlights Happy Birthday DeW (Cheers to 5 wonderful years!)  What is DeW Get out of the box DeWd  Quotes   "We are smart, and caring in dentistry."   "It is a movement for women, who happen to be in dentistry."   "This i...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew interviews "Ketodontist" Dr. Matt Standridge about the Keto diet! Dr. Standridge highlights who keto is beneficial for, who it may not benefit, and the best ways to follow through with the diet.    Interview Start: 04:00.057 This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of code D4355. Knowing how and when to use the debridement code is important! Please listen as Teresa explains the clinical conditions that we should be seeing and the administrative considerations to think about. Quotes:  "If you are able to take good oral images before and after the debrideme...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Gaylene Baker, RDH, BSDH, MBA and guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH to talk about the Monarch line from Air Techniques and the importance of infection prevention.    Episode Highlights  Not all hand sanitizers are the same (Andrews Favorite *Gel Sanitizer) Gaylene's Background Infection Prevention: The evolution Monarch: Infection Preve...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by James Younger, DDS practicing dentist and Founder/CEO of TempStars. Dr. Younger talks to us about his work in a mental health center and permission based care.    Episode Highlights: Permission Based Care   Quotes:  "I don't have an agenda at all when the patient walks in." "I'm not telling the patient what I am going to do, I am expl...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are recording at Hinman Dental Conference with Dr. Emily Boge, Misty Mattingly, RDH and Rafael Rondon, RDH. Our guests discuss what is wrong with dentistry.    This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode H...

" Oral Bacteria Linked to Hypertension: A Study " Fast Facts: Perio Edition   On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, Katrina brings to our attention a new study from the J ournal of the American Heart Association that focuses on the link between oral bacteria and hypertension in postmenopausal women! The work we do is so much more than simply "cleaning teeth", tune...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM, Amber Auger, RDH. Amber talks to us about how to move the long term prophy patient into treatment for periodontal disease.  Episode Highlights Fear Ownership in your own oral health pH assessment Salivary Diagnostic Testing Solutions to add to your protoco...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are recording at Hinman Dental Conference with Dr. Emily Boge and Misty Mattingly, RDH to talk about disrupting dentistry and fighting for change.    This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Interv...

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about the benefits of xylitol, particularly on recently exposed root surfaces. He also highlights products that you can recommend to your patients to help them achieve simple applications of xylitol throughout the day. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about microbreaks, highlighting their importance and how to implement them into your routine.   Episode Highlights Microbreaks Chairside trapezius stretch  Forearm stretches    Quotes "It is all the little things that we are doing in...

Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew talks with Dr. Hendrik Lai about achieving value based dentistry. Dr. Lai explains that the model of dentistry has changed, and we need to adapt with the change. Highlights of this episode include a conversation about access to care, the role of the mid level provider and a look at metrics, focusing on value factors, net pro...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of code D4381. Teresa highlights the definition, communicating its use with patients and some limitations associated with the code.    Quotes:  " 4381 though if you are talking with a patient and perhaps this is previous to doing any active therapy, you can let them know that this is something...

On this A Tale of Two Hygienists bonus episode powered by Crest Oral-B we are joined by guest co-host Lacy Walker, RDH and guest Dr. Stephanie Kaplan to discuss the topic that is mentioned by almost every patient, whitening. Dr. Kaplan talks about the game changer to whitening that is Crest Emulsions. This product solves one of the major issues patients have with whitening, sensitivity and offers...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Jen Rothenburg, BS, RDH, PHDH Lacy Walker, RDH and Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. to talk to us about a new product on the market that is redefining the patient experience. Enter Synapse which uses pulsewave technology to alleviate dental pain. Learn more on this episode!    Episode Highlights What is Synapse? How does it work? What does it...

TITLE: 323 Becoming a Director of Hygiene with Trish Keena, RDH Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew talks with Trish Keena, RDH about her *cheesy* journey in dental hygiene. In all seriousness, Trish has held a number of different positions through all walks of dentistry. Andrew often uses Trish as a sounding board due to her experience and steady mind. We c...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Katrina highlights cardinal signs to look for, and shares a personal experience with a patient at her practice.    Quotes:    "There are about 13 different kinds of differe...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by James Younger, DDS practicing dentist and Founder/CEO of TempStars. Dr. Younger talks to us about a conversation he had with the BC Dental Association about how to request a raise!  Episode Highlights: Discussing Higher Hourly Rate When you don't love your office When you do love your office   Look at "Value" Set up a plan     Quotes:...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew, and guest co-host Amber Lovatos, RDH talk with Brandon Evert who is a D4 student, and Host of Extracting Wisdom Podcast. Brandon talks about his journey, his choice to join the dental field, and what lead him to pursue a career in the military once he graduates.   This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guide...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Cohen Syndrome. Katrina highlights cardinal signs to look for, and complications associated with this syndrome.  Quotes:  "One of the key Cardinal signs of Cohen Syndrome that we really do get con...

Please Leave a Review!   On this bonus episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Cannon. Dr. Cannon talks to Andrew, and guest co-host Machell Hudson about Xylitol and its use as a prebiotic. We have heard some of the benefits of xylitol in the past but Dr. Cannon opens our eyes to just how many ways xylitol can be used to improve our health. Big thank you to Xlear, makers of the amazing Spry Dental Defen...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about 3 steps to take to improve patient compliance.  Episode Highlights Article: 10 Tips to Improve Patient Compliance Listen Build Rapport  Motivate your patient  Aids Quotes "Far too often we listen to respond, and we don't listen to hear."  "If you can listen it is a building block to building tr...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Kelley Quolas, BS, RDH, QOM and Tina Clarke, RDH aka Teacher Tina continue the discussion around local anesthesia questions!    This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE   Inte...