A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

There is urgency in dentistry, even more for our aging populations who do not have the benefit of time and repair. Debbie Lindell joins the podcast to talk about the care that we should be providing to help promote brain health. We also talk about the gap in the healthcare system and where we could apply ourselves! Resources: IveGotYourPlaque@gmail.com Facebook.com/groups/deborahlindellrdh YouTube...

Compounding pharmacies are gaining popularity throughout dentistry and healthcare. There are lowered costs, customized medications, and local ties. But should we be trusting them? Tom Viola comes back to the show to tell us a few things we need to keep in mind! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him -  Tom@Tomviola.com

We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and soon to be colleagues embrace knowledge and curiosity through learning. When they are better, we get better. Special thanks to the partnership of Linda and PDT for this episode! If you wanted to reach out to her be sure to email her - Linda.miller@pdtdental.com Pdtdental.com

We could all do better. In this episode we talk about sustainability which. for some, is just a buzz word but for many its a conscious action to help our planet. We have so much waste in dentistry and there are several little things we can do to contribute to sustainability and Brittany Cox is our expert in this. Many thanks to Tim and Trisha at O'Hehir University for the connection. They are doin...

Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facing or forward facing? When do they transition to booster seats? What is their vaccination schedule, how do they get enrolled in preschool? These and about a thousand more questions that come up every day including... When should kids first see the dentist? Katrina Sanders is here...

If you are a practice struggling to find help, a DSO who is looking for more talent, or a clinician looking to get a change of scenery... portability of license is essential! There have been many cooks getting in the kitchen and making a mess of the situation and the solution is just not hard to come up with. Join us this week as we Andrew and Annie discuss common sense, rational thinking ways on...

In this part 2 discussion with Teresa Power DeNike, we take the next level and talk about things patients can do to improve their sleep. Sometimes patients come up with their own ideas (and diagnosis!) and sometimes its provider recommended. Join us this week as we talk about several of them! Reach out to Teresa on Instragram - @sleepbetternyc or check out the website - Sleepbetter.nyc

There are lots of great things that happen each Under One Roof - bags full of goodies, networking till you drop, and opportunities to advance galore! This week we discuss a different lesson learned that isnt in the listacles... tune in as Andrew gives his opinion from 2024!

People are... creative. They file their own teeth, create their own whitening pastes, pull their own teeth, and super glue their teeth back together. In this episode Heather, Lizz, and Anna share some great stories of DIY Dentistry.  RDH Rant:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this episode Teresa Power DeNike joins the podcast to chat about nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and how the dental hygienist plays a role in assessment and treatment for patients. This should be a key part of everyone's practice because not only does it save lives, but can be a profit center not yet realized. Don't miss this episode and be sure to come back for part 2 next week! If y...

Nutrition plays a huge role in our overall health but over the next several months, Machell will help connect how nutritional components impact oral health and wellness. Join us this week as we start the conversation and stay tuned to the end for an interesting fact! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

Tabetha joins the podcast this week on an episode live from the exhibit hall floor at RDH Under One Roof in Denver, CO. Join us as we talk about her interesting career path, products designed and tested for dental hygienists, and what the research and development process looks like. They also unveiled the new Vivadent Aerosol Reduction Gel for the ultrasonic units. Give this episode a listen to le...

I have often thought about what it must be like working in a perio practice. From start to finish, patient to clinician to insurance and more... it all must be so different. And what kinds of products do they recommend and what is on their tray? Also, how does the hygienist fit within the team? This week we caught up with Dr. Sam Low to discuss some of these topics while also chatting about what t...

Why are hygienists leaving private practices to go work at a DSO? Join Val Dangler this week as she explains the value RDH's see working for a larger organization.  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

RDH's wear so many different hats and we can do so much with our degree and license! This week Melissa Calhoun joins the show to share her journey and how each role helps to keep her engaged and in love with the profession.  Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer! Check out what they have for the professional here - https://www.oralcarepro.com/ If you want a lunch and learn for yo...

Have you ever thought about who is on the other side of the claims we submit? Sure we know there is a mysterious person who approves (but mostly denies) our SRP submissions, but what about the person who is in charge of investigating suspicious claims? Kate Murphy joins the episode to tell us what kind of things that person does and what kind of character traits one needs if they want to pivot int...

With the handful of local anesthetics at our fingertips, we seem to reach for Lidocaine and Articaine the most. Is one of these better than the other?  Tom Viola answers this fast fact! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him -  Tom@Tomviola.com

Imagine I gave you the option to take $6 million now, or or $1.2 million each year from 2036 until 2060 - which would you take? Join me in this TIPisode as we discuss this very real scenario that happened to one, Bobby Bonilla back in the year 2000.

Lynn Pencek joins the program this week to help us get back on track with dental implant basics and dental implant maintenance. We talk about what dentists are taught, what hygienists are taught and so much more. Join us this week! Resources: Her website www.practiceatyourbest.com or email her at  lynn@practiceatyourbest.com

I remember the first mouthwash I tried, it was sweet and minty and set my mouth on fire. We then added water to lessen some of the burn but was told that if "it isn't burning, it isn't working." Katrina Sanders joins the show today to give us expert discussion on why alcohols were added in the first place, and what types of rinses we should be using today! In partnership with Therabreath, get a fr...

Imagine a scenario where your loved one goes off to war. They disappear amidst the chaos but their whereabouts are unknown. There is no closure. This is a horrible reality for some, but for so many others there are forensic experts working diligently to identify and honor those who sacrificed for us, and their families. And while some might think dental professionals do not have a hand in this, th...

Weight loss drugs seemingly come and go just as often as fad diets but we might have a change to that. GLP-1 (and now GLP-2 and 3) drugs are currently mainstream and we are seeing drastic changes in our patients health and appearance. But is it all good news or do we have some things to watch out for? Join Machell Hudson-Hoover on this week's Fast Fact episode.  Machell@rdhhealth integrativedental...

Joined today by Andrew Nobilini from Proedge Dental Water Labs to talk about how we keep our patients safe from waterline based infections. We talk about so much but this is a company I truly believe in so please check them out at https://proedgedental.com/ and see what they can do for you! References: Cal them at 888-843-3343 or email them at support@proedgedental.com  

Hazing NEVER happens... right? Maybe more than we think and Heather, Lizz, and Anna have some stories for you! If you want to read more examples, be sure to join their group! RDH Rant:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

Let's talk infertility. The WHO just updated their statistics that 1 in 6 are impacted by infertility. If you are seeing 8 patients a day, good chances that one of them will experience infertility issues. Jessica Woods joins us on the show this week to talk about what it is, who is affected, what medications we should be on the look out for and so much more! Resources: Resolve.org @executiverdh on...