A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

This week Andrew Johnston, RDH gives some tips when working with 4 somewhat unique and potentially more difficult patient groups. We get all types in our chairs and we need to be prepared and be nimble to adapt to their needs. Our homecare instructions cannot be one size fits all! Resources: andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com https://www.kevinmd.com/2014/04/4-reasons-patients-angry.html#:~:text=Any%2...

Buckle up everyone for an exclusive interview with two of dentistry's most fabulous doctors - Dr. David Rice and Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz - as we talk about their new project debuting in July 2023! Details to come but be sure to follow them on their social media accounts to get all the insider information! Resources: FB and LinkedIn: Pamela Maragliano Muniz and David Rice Instagram: @drpamala_mara...

In this episode of Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders will walk you through some steps in clinical decision making as it relates to 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/  

This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna talk about some really weird dental stuff like the most teeth a child was born with and the world's longest tongue. Prepare to be fascinated! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this week's TIPisode, we get to know the team behind Vermillion Cosmetics and are reminded about the importance of a smile. Sometimes in this industry we get so focused on the task at hand that we often forget to tell our face that we are happy, content, and loved. We go through ups and downs in both our personal and business lives but our smile is one of our strongest assets so be sure to shar...

In this incredible episode Catrice Opichka clues us in on some updates regarding the dangers of vaping. We talk about 2nd and 3rd hand vaping effects, where the national organizations stand on its regulation, and so much more! catrice@pureeducation.org   Collaboration Cures -  https://s7.goeshow.com/kccc/cures/2023

This week our favorite perio expert Katrina Sanders presents new information regarding our patients who have type II diabetes vs our patients who are in the 'normoglycemic' group. Want to know what she found? Give this episode a listen! Resources: More Fast Facts:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/   Katrina Sanders Website:  https://www.katrinasanders.com   Katrina Sanders Instagra...

When we do not manage the work/life balance properly, we impact the safety of our patients. In this week, Priyam Jain helps us navigate this tricky challenge with quality tips that we can use right away. "You deserve to thrive in both your professional and personal life!" -Priyam  Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, TempMe, one of the emerging leaders in matching qualified dental profession...

In this episode we learn about the importance of nano-hydroxyapatite from Dr. Jennifer Eisenhuth or Dr. Jen as she likes to be called. She spent years researching the best natural ingredients for her products while adding in specific elements to ensure we receive the benefits that we are looking for in legacy brand toothpastes. Special thanks to Gabe and Peter for joining in the conversation and a...

For this episode we welcome back Lisa Copeland to the podcast and talk about being confident, public speaking, and study clubs. Lisa also hosts a dental retreat that you can find here - ceinthemountains.org If you wanted to reach out to her you can find her contact information on her website Communicatewithinfluence.org  or call/text her at this number 206-465-1637.  If you missed her last episode...

This week in Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina discusses how periodontitis contributes to the risk of pre-term births, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia among other outcomes. 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/  ...

In this week's TIPisode, we celebrate with Texas and other states who have recently passed legislation to allow dental hygienists the ability to deliver local anesthesia, by giving several tips on managing the patient and getting good results! andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

Dr. Kim Kutsch is one of the leading minds on cariology and prevention and that is the focus for this episode. He recognizes that everyone needs tailored care based on their specific risk factors. He is also a huge advocate for patient education and for hygienists.  Give this episode a listen and be sure to tune into his podcast as well, "Contrary to Ordinary" on your favorite podcast app! Resourc...

In this week of Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders unveils some potential newly classified periodontal pathogens. Listen in as she discusses how they work together to cause destruction! Resources: More Fast Facts:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/   Katrina Sanders Website:  https://www.katrinasanders.com   Katrina Sanders Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwine...

Tina Punton joins us for this episode and discusses how the choices we make, the preparation we do, can lead to better job satisfaction and remove obstacles in our way of being happy at work. Being organized removes stress, promotes teamwork, and gives us that buffer time we need in the day to re-energize.  Resources: tinap@zirc.com To learn more about Color Method, visit ColorMethod.com. Enter co...

Bethany Montoya, @humanrdh, brings us messages today to help us keep our patients healthier as they navigate wearing oral and sleep appliances.  Special thanks to Waterpik for supporting this episode. Be sure to check out their website for dental professionals - https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/  

This week Andrew chats with Dr. Ben Hulbert who is a relatively recent graduate. We talk about what dentistry is like in a rural area, dental mission trips, working with DSO vs private practice, and what its like working with team members as the "new doc". It's the dream that all doctors would be as laid back and clinically competent as Dr. Hulbert!

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking about migraines and 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/   Reference: Dholakia, S. B., Rao, P., Talluri, S., & Khan, J. (2023...

Anna, Lizz, and Heather bring you another takeover this week and talk about all of the bad habits we have as hygienists... but that we tell our patients not to do. Are we hygiene hypocrites? RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

This is a powerful episode as we welcome in Carol Jahn for this week's TIPisode and she goes into the power of "no". She walks through what the word means or could mean, and how to have meaning conversations that might end in the word no... and how to reposition for your next step.  Reach out to her here - cjahn@waterpik.com

Ellen Myers joins us this week as we review oral cancer and the need for screenings in our operatory. The rates of oral cancer are not going down so we need to be vigilant in catching it early! emeyers@forwardscience.com Forwardscience.com  

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking about physical activity both at the work site and not at the work site. She then reviews the study correlating periodontal conditions within these groups. Who do you think had healthier conditions? Resources: More Fast Facts:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/   Katrina Sanders Website:  https://www.katrina...

In this TIPisode, Cary and Ed from TempMee give their thoughts and advice for this year's group of new grads entering the job market. The future is bright and you have so many options - keep an open mind and congrats on the completion of all your hard work! www. TempMee.com and be sure to download the app!

In this episode we cover two important topics - nicotine cessation and collaboration with your doctor and patient. Sherri Warshaw, RDH is an absolute delight to converse with, she also has a CE course on Concord Seminars that will be live on June 10th - you can use this link if you read this note before June 10th 2023 https://www.concordseminars.com/webinar-detail.asp?web=762 . If you read this af...

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking specifically about pro-inflammatory diets and its impact on perio health. Red meats, processed meats, organ meats, refined carbs, white bread, white rice, dessert, sweetened beverages, sodas, and sports drinks - these are several of the elements of a pro-inflammatory diet which trigger chronic diseases (e.g. perio disease...