A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

On this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at RDH Under One Roof with Tanya Dunlap from Perio Protect to share about their Non-Invasive Perio Tray which was selected as a winner of the Cellerant Hygiene Award this year!  Episode Highlights How Perio Protect Started  Internal Peripheral Seal  Hydrogen Peroxide - Killer of Biofilm  Pressure in the Tray - Oxygen Therapy  Impac...

This TIPisode is brought to you in part by GC America! We are joined by Mr. RDH, Rafael Rondon, RDH. Rafael talks to us about caries risk assessment protocols.    Episode Highlights Caries Assessment The Why Child Assessments  Medication Interactions MI Paste and MI Paste Plus MI Paste Kids Links: GC America: www.gcamerica.com ADA Forms: https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business.    There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 2 of 2, make sure you listen to part 1!   Episode Highlights Processing the Bad Being a Thought Leader Effective Com...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around Peri-Implant soft and hard tissue deficiencies, today discussing Peri-Implant failure.    Quotes:    " Remember, when we talk about peri-implant failure, it's critical for us as clinicians to ensure that we are assessing potential challenges that could be in the soft or the hard tissues around a...

On this TIPisode we are joined by Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C to talk about blood pressure. Johnson covers what blood pressure numbers mean, how to set an appropriate environment for taking blood pressure, what uncontrolled hypertension can lead to, red flag numbers to be aware of, and modifiable lifestyle changes we can make. This is a great refresher of why it is important for us to be evaluati...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in person at RDH Under One Roof by Brooke Crouch and guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH! Brooke talks to us about Sjogren's , xerostomia and dry mouth sharing solutions she implements and recommends to her patients to find relief.    This episode has FREE CE (Coming Soon)! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicab...

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focusing on Opioids, today highlighting the adverse affects of opioid analgesics. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meet...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we welcome back Angie Stone, RDH live at RDH Under One Roof to talk to us about the most recent clinical study from LISTERINE, sharing some fascinating data around the use of the LISTERINE Cool Mint Oral Rinse.    Episode Highlights  Angie's Background Preventing Alzheimers  Oral Microbiome: What we Know Dental Prophylaxis: Impact on the Oral Microbiome ...

On this TIPisode we are joined by conference junkee, Jennifer Stanley, RDH for a live recording at RDH Under One Roof! Jennifer talks to us about the reasons you need to be attending conferences in person and the value it provides to us as clinicians. Episode Highlights Guest Hygienist  Gadget Girl RDH  Value of In-Person Conferences Networking Introverts don't be afraid! SWAG   Quotes    "I joke...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Susan Maples and Machell Hudson, RDH to discuss being an integrative healthcare provider and partner, healthy diet, communicating with your patients about their diet (spoiler: It is okay to say poop shoots and farts) and so much more. Dr. Susan Maples has a wealth of knowledge and we thank Machell Hudson for bringing yet another A...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of code D9993 which is part of the suite of dental case management codes. D9993 specifically relates to motivational interviewing, a very helpful skill to possess in the op!   Quotes:  " Motivational Interviewing is patient centered, personalized counseling using methods such as motivational in...

Today on A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and Crystal Spring, RDH for a special bonus episode where they dive into portability, respect for hygiene and the profession, labor shortages and so much more!  This episode is made possible by Pulpdent. A company that truly values the work that we do as hygienists and prioritizes innovation to help make our jobs easier! Che...

Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about stories from our guest hosts and RDH Ranters about most embarrassing moments in the op! From farts, to ripped pants and flashed patients this episode covers it all!  Episode Highlights - Embarrassing Stories from our Guest-Hosts - Stories from RDH Ranters Most Embarrassin...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH about Meth Mouth. Sharing information on how the use of methamphetamines impacts your patients oral health and the signs to look for!  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...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around dental implants, today discussing new findings that have come down from our friends at the American Academy of Periodontology around what we understand about the etiology of hard and soft tissue deficiencies at dental implants.    Quotes:    " So this is where they have developed a very specific...

On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about the Saliva Check Buffer Kit and why we need it in are routine to properly assess our patients! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM!   Episode Highlights Resting Saliva Viscosity  pH Assess Solutions Quotes  "We always want to see that watery clear saliva."  "We are testing the acidity of the s...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business.    There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 1 of 2.        Episode Highlights The Journey   An example for our kids  Celebrating our team How to be a strong lea...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around dental implants, today diving into peri-implantitis.    Quotes:    "Th ey describe peri-implantitis as a pathological condition that occurs in the tissues that surround the dental implant, beginning with inflammation around that peri-implant connective tissue, and then, of course, progressing int...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Heather Jackson from Dentsply Sirona to talk to us about clear aligner therapy and how to implement it into our office. We don't give the importance that is deserved to ortho, learn why ortho deserves our focus in this episode, and how to express the importance to your patients so they understand.    Big thank you to Dentsply Sirona f...

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 caring for our bodies, and preventing repetitive use injuries from our suction.  This TIPisode is sponsored by Zirc Dental Products! Learn more about their products at https://www.zirc.com/stephanie Remember Mr. Thirsty and Pin...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Brianne Novaes to talk about how to improve your body's health to aid in having a long healthy career because simply stretching, strengthening or practicing ergonomics alone won't do it, you need balance amongst all three! Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more...

Did you know that on our Instagram, Facebook and Youtube you can find all of our videos with Tom Viola covering Fast Facts about Pharmacology. His most recent series focuses on cannabis. Here is a sneak peak of episode one of the series where Tom focuses on cannabinoids and receptors in the human body. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care!  @elevateoralcare  creates innovat...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by your host, Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about leadership! This episode is applicable to everyone but will be especially beneficial for those that are on the path to leadership.  Episode Highlights Non traditional paths Don't be afraid to be you Be patient Metrics of improvement Where to find inspiration  Don't be petty  Quotes   "You...

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Nidhi Taneja who speaks to us about mindfulness and meditation in the dental space. This is a new concept to Andrew and may be for many of you. In this episode Dr. Taneja breaks down the basics of how you can implement mindfulness practices into your daily routines.    Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for jo...

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. Tom talks to us about Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth highlighting solutions available for your patients. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free C...