A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Paul Lowry presents this TIPisode on subscription plans for patient care. Dental Menu is a complete platform that allows dental providers to offer subscription plans directly to their patients. Easily create a 'menu' of services for your patients, empowering them to select and build a plan that suits them. What does that mean? A simple path to more patients on your plans! Finally a solid alternati...

Have you ever had a patient that has used up their small dental "insurance" allocation for the year and still had major treatment that needed to get done? What are there options?  In this episode Danielle Brown from MySmileInsured.com talks about her journey into the world of billing medical insurance for dental procedures. This is a fantastic tool for our patients and I hope you all consider usin...

We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Disease have a bi-directional relationship, meaning both chronic diseases directly imp...

Andrew Johnston, RDH just had to pay his taxes... like many dental professionals do. In this episode he relays some thoughts on lowering the tax burden for next year while still having fun in the dental space. He also talks about how using an FSA or HSA account can help patients purchase the products they need for a healthier mouth. Feel free to use the professional resources provided by Waterpik...

On this episode we welcome back Cory Pinegar to talk about what a leader looks like. It was refreshing to have someone come on and admit to mistakes, to shortcomings, and still have growth and success as they learn how to overcome these things.  Cory also has a connection with Parkinson's Disease as his dad was diagnosed in recent years. This led him to be heavily involved in working towards raisi...

Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast Facts:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/   Katrina Sanders Website:  https://www.katrinasanders.com   Katrina...

Ed and Cary from TempMee sit down with Andrew to discuss the current state of working as a temp hygienist, and the new tools and resources that are out there. They believe that dental staffing should be on our terms, working when we want and how we want. They are in our corner, they listen to feedback, and they have a resource that is intended to help us excel. Give this episode a listen and sign...

This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna play the old party game, "Would You Rather..." but with a dental twist and using questions from the RDH Rant group! This episode is more NSFW than normal probably. RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this episode we welcome in Veronica Blea, EDDA who has an expanded duties dental assistant background but has made a shift into more of a training and education role. We sit down to talk about the strained relationship that is the dental hygienist/dental assistant relationship.  Give this a listen and if you have any questions you can email her at VaBlea@gmail.com or find her on Linkedin. She a...

Katrina Sanders, RDH is back this week with another Fast Fact: Perio Edition and this time gives us the evidence of the impact and correlation that sleep has on the periodontal condition. 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 we are joined by Richael Cobler, the Executive Director at CRDTS or Central Regional Dental Testing Services, Inc as she explains options for remediation. Remediation can be for a clinician who has requirements delivered by the state but can also be for the every day practitioner who maybe has taken some time off and wants to get back in the game.  Resources: www.crdts.org Instagram @crd...

Dr. Mike Czubiak joins us for this episode and talks about how his career has moved from bread and butter dentistry - fillings and crowns - to diving in deep on airway and sleep. Dr. Czubiak loves the dental hygienist and we hear his thoughts on what role they play in his office. Its a great episode, be sure to share it with a friend! Resources Dr. Czubiak's book - Hygiene Superstar  https://a.co/...

Katrina Sanders, RDH brings on special guest Dr. Mia Geisinger, DDS, a periodontist and professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! Dr. Geisinger brings in an incredible fact about not brushing your teeth.  Resources: More Fast Facts:  https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/   Katrina Sanders Website:  https://www.katrinasanders.com   Katrina Sanders Instagram:  https://www.inst...

In this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH returns with part two of tips for a quicker appointment. This time he tackles Scaling, Oral Cancer Screenings, Operatory Breakdown, and Chart Notes. Any additions or comments? Shoot him an email Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

Karen Davis returns to the show! We were so excited to bring her back and talk about the tough times she has been going through and how she has flipped those tough experiences into something that she strives to appreciate. She talks about being more mindful in our days and having a grateful heart. We loved having her on the show and cannot wait to have her back. If you want to reach out her, check...

This week for Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina relates her recent discovery of research related to E. coli and periodontal disease. She also discusses how disgusting some Daycare centers are! 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...

In this TIPisode we tackle the issue of time management as Andrew Johnston, RDH give his pointers for Prep, Tray Set-up, Radiographs, and Perio Charting.  Like many things, it will take practice and repetition before these tips become habits but give it a real try! Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com  

Barbara Tritz is one of the most fascinating individuals and in this episode she helps us learn the role of a biologic dental hygienist and how she helps get her patients so healthy. She has a different way of practicing and it really pays off! Give it a listen! This podcast counts for CE! Head over to https://dentalacademyofce.com/a-tale-of-two-hygienists/ and select the correct episode or use th...

Fast Facts is back this week as Katrina explains the correlation between Intima-Media Thickness, Periodontal Disease, and Hypertension! 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: Kida, M., Kokubo, Y., Kosaka, T., Ono...

You are all in for a treat for this bonus episode courtesy of Air Techniques!  Sonya Dunbar, RDH has a passion for mobile dentistry insomuch that she started a business and a conference that revolves around this passion. In this episode, Sonya explains how someone might get involved in mobile dentistry but more importantly how to keep things clean and disinfected in a mobile operatory! For a free...

Sometimes an invention or a new product is just that, a new product. Sometimes they are a product with a purpose and that is what we talk about in this episode. We welcome Alice Stone to the show to talk about how her Sipify straw can be used to help not just us as dental professionals, but the patients we work with. Alice showcases that we can have it all, a thriving business and an opportunity t...

Welcome Kerry Lepicek to the show! We learn about the importance of salivary diagnostics, what that means to our patients health, their likely disease prognosis, and what we can do to overcome the nasty bugs that can live in our oral cavities.  This episode counts for CE (please check with your state for confirmation). After listening to this episode, follow this link to take the exam and print yo...

Katrina Sanders is back with another incredible Fast Fact episode about Crevicular Fluid, an incredibly important part of the system!  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 feature a discussion on being a male hygienist with special guest Chris Love! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this fascinating episode we tackle the hard conversations clinicians must have with patients with substance abuse conditions. Dr. Ronni Brown returns to help us learn how to create a gameplan for excellent communication in sometimes extraordinary circumstances.  Resources: www.drronnibrown.com THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE (subject to local regulations pertaining to CE)  https://dentalacademyofce....