A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Andrew is joined by The Latina RDH, Amber Lovatos, RDH and fellow host in the A Tale of Two Hygienists Family! We are THRILLED to announce Un Cuento De Dos Higienistas (UCDDH), a spanglish version of your favorite podcast, AToTH!  Episode Highlights:  How UCDDH got its start Where UCDDH is going How to spread the word   Quotes:    "If you are someone who wants to learn spanish, this podcast is gre...

Please Leave a Review!   On this student focused episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Tiffany Grant, BS, RDH to discuss her experience of being a hygienist in and her journey after departing the military.    Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE portion of our podcast so that we can provide you with the FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guideline...

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 Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.   Quotes:    "So these individuals who present with Chediak-Higashi will oftentimes experience the ramifications associated with having a declined immune system, which fo...

On this weeks TIPisode we are joined by Amanda Hill, RDH in her new role as Clinical Education Manager at Young Innovations to talk about ways Young Innovations is here for us in 2022! Quotes:  "We have learned more about how to learn virtually."  "I am a terrible sharpener and I am so grateful for this technology so I don't have to sharpen." "Have you ever thought about presenting a CE course you...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by your Hygiene-Educators from Hygiene Edge, and Teacher Tina! This week your hosts talk to us about the gift that is local anesthesia!    Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE portion of our podcast so that we can provide you with the FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines...

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 Papillon-Lefèvre.   Quotes:    "Patients who present with Papillon-Lefèvre are oftentimes characterized by patients who have hyperkeratosis of their tissue. Most specifically, they present with hy...

Please Leave a Review!   On this weeks TIPisode Andrew gives us his thoughts on end of the year and new year preparations.   Links:    EuroPerio https://www.efp.org/europerio/   ISDH http://www.ifdh.org/isdh.html

Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle talks with repeat guest and fan favorite, the amazing Dr. Uche Odiatu! Dr. Odiatu talks to us about setting intentions for 2022 and finishing out 2021 strong!  This episode does not count for CE Credit but many of our others do. Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE portion of our podcast...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation that we started last week in discussing periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease highlighting patients that present with Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome.   Quotes:   "When we talk about patients who have Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome, there's a problem with the way...

Please Leave a Review!   This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about reviewing products and building out your formulary so that it benefits patients, clinicians and practice owners alike.    Quotes   " It was a great starting point. But it is our responsibility to listen to the clinician's feedback on each of these products and make changes."...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists your host, Michelle is joined by Nancy Dewhirst, RDH to tackle the basics of pathology and how as a team you can be calibrated to properly assess your patients and increase their awareness about their own oral health.   Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE portion of this podcast so that we can...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation that we started last week in discussing periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Trisomy 21 also known as Downs Syndrome.    Quotes:    " In fact, in about 30% to 50% of Down Syndrome cases, these patients may experience cardiovascular disease...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle and guest co-host, Amber Riley, RDH chat with Dr. Clark about treating our pregnant patients. Dr. Clark clears up some common misconceptions about treatment for these patients and offers guidance you can use in the op!   Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE portion of this podcast so th...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation that we started last week in discussing periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease highlighting familial and cyclic neutropenia!   Quotes:    " These are individuals who experienced episodes of abnormally low white blood cells."   "It's important for us to understand that when patien...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss the importance of incorporating a variety of ultrasonic tips into your armamentarium. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner. Episode Highlights Let's talk tips Types of tips Anatomy of a tip Choosing the right tip  Quotes "Y...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we have another Student Focused Roundtable, this week all about teledentistry! We are joined by Amber Lovatos, RDH also known as The Latina RDH and Staci Stout, RDH! Join our guests as they discuss the various ways they use teledentistry in their careers.    Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies for sponsoring the CE...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH starts a new conversation around Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease. These patients go beyond your diabetic patients, your cancer patients or your patients with cardiovascular disease. Tune in over the next few weeks as Katrina unpacks Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease.    Quotes:    "Th...

On this special bonus episode we are joined by Tyler Ornstein who is the founder of Tyler's Coffee, the world's first acid-free coffee! We bring this episode to you during GERD awareness week. For your patients who want or need to be on an acid free, or low acid diet but still want to enjoy their coffee, Tyler's Coffee is for them!   Episode Highlights History of Tyler's Coffee Z-Roasting Process ...

On this TIPisode we are joined by Laurel Gans, DDS to talk about non clinical opportunities for dental professionals.  Episode Highlights:  What is a Broker Commission  3 Opportunities Quotes:  "If your experience was anything like mine it was in a non clinical lab in a dark dingy basement."    "At times dentistry can be very challenging and stressful."   "I would spend the entire weekend trying t...

Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle talks to returning guest Tyler Kuhk, NP about COPD. Did you know that November is COPD awareness month? This could be a great lead in for you to talk to your patients about COPD and a reminder for your team to look for the signs of COPD which Tyler outlines in this episode!  Special thank you to Paradise Dental Technologie...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the current AAP current grading parameters and how we identify Grade C for a patient.   Quotes:    "Anytime that a patient is diagnosed with active periodontitis, we are going to grade the patient as grade A,B,C based on the progression of their disease process."   "The idea here being that these patients who pres...

This TIPisode is brought to you by GC America! Michelle is joined by Dr. Brian Novy to talk about changing the conversations you are having with your patients and how disclosing can assist those conversations!    Episode Highlights:  No patient shaming Disclosing and pose the question Tri Plaque ID Gel MI Paste products   Quotes:    "You have no idea how different my practice is from that model of...

Please Leave a Review!   On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle and Andrew bring on Dr. David Rice, Teresa Duncan, MS and Ronda Holman, DA to talk about the value of the Team Huddle. Our guests highlight each of their perspectives from office management, to the dentist, to the point of view of hygienists and dental assistants and share what makes the team huddle work for each team me...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the current AAP current grading parameters and how we identify Grade B for a patient.   Quotes:    "We should start by placing all patients into grade B, and if there are modifiers that move the patient into grade A because of direct evidence, indirect evidence, risk factors, or systemic burden for example, then w...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are speaking to all the clinical educators out there! We are joined by Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd from Hygiene Edge to talk about being an effective follower. Episode Highlights Rise Conference for Clinical Coordinators  Follower Types  Being an Effective Follower Quotes "We really want our students to be successful in becoming professionals."  "Ef...