A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue from Elevate Oral Care to talk about xylitol, a tool to fight against acid producing bacteria! Episode Highlights Demineralization and Remineralization  Xylitol  Quantity of Xylitol  Quotes "Everyday when we eat and drink our exposed teeth demineralize for a period of time."   "Fluoride hardens the tooth surfaces but does...

Please Leave a Review!     THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!   It's been a long time in the works, but Andrew and Michelle finally get to welcome someone to the show today that so many listeners have been requesting – the amazing Lisa Copeland, RDH, CSP, CVP. With a remarkably successful c...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses predisposing factors to dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes:    " I want to be very clear, this is when biofilm levels have begun to build up. And if we do not see any disruption or removal of this dental plaque accumulation over days or weeks, we're going to begin to see what's called an incipient...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about the expanding MI Paste line from GC America.   Episode Highlights   What is MI Paste? Recaldent  Using MI Paste in Your Practice Pediatric Patients Teen Patients MI Paste Plus Hypersensitivity  MI Paste One MI Paste Kids Quotes   "MI paste is actually a topical tooth cream t...

Please Leave a Review!     THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!   Inspired by the book, What Happened To You? , by B ruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey, Michelle and Andrew have invited Jasmin Haley, RDH, MSDH, CDA to discuss Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The Founder and CEO of Beyond th...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the two major categories of gingivitis as are defined by the 2017 AAP classification system.  Quotes:  " Gingivitis is a reversible disease process of the periodontium meaning the expectation now is for us as clinicians to see gingivitis as a disease process, albeit reversible."   "We can also classify g...

Welcome back everyone to a bonus episode where Andrew makes up the game as he goes along and awards points for great answers! On this episode he focuses on RDH Under One Roof and is joined by return guests Sandy Lee and Carlos Rodriguez and new "guest" Michelle Strange! Learn about what these guests are looking forward to at RDHUOR and how much they know about Indiana, and their own states!  Liste...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd from Hygiene Edge to talk about having a team mentality in clinical dental hygiene   This TIPisode is sponsored by Orascoptic. Visit www. Orascoptic.com to learn more.     Quotes   "coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success."   "You have to ask yourself, is tha...

Please Leave a Review!   It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Today, Melissa Obrotka, BA, RDH, and Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH, join Andrew and Michelle to discuss implant dentistry and the differences between a natural tooth and an implant. In this episode, Melissa an...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses clinical gingival health as it is defined by the 2017 AAP classification systems.  Quotes:  " The key indicator here is that it is imperative for us as the treating clinician to identify, does our patient truly present with pristine health of the periodontium, where there's no clinical attachment loss wh...

This TIPisode is brought to you by Zirc Dental. We are joined by Tina Punton, who talks to us about the game changer that is Mr. Thirsty One-Step!   Tina attended Minnesota State University-Mankato to receive her degree in Dental Hygiene. Prior to joining the Zirc team, she spent 23 years practicing dental hygiene in various sectors of dentistry. She specializes in working with special market acco...

Please Leave a Review!     Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH., Melia Lewis, MEd, BSDH, RDH., and Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, RDH., of 'Hygiene Edge' take over and host the podcast this week. Together, they discuss how they get ready for summer as dental hygiene educators. Offering valuable experience, insights, and advice along the way. In this episode, Jessica discusses her summer plans consisting o...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH begins dialog around the 2017 AAP classification systems by talking about the clinical spectrum of health and the first two of the major categories when it comes to diagnosing or identifying periodontal health as pristine periodontal health and a well maintained clinically periodontally healthy case.   Quotes:   ...

Please Rate this Podcast!   On this TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Eddy, RDH BSDH to talk about motivational interviewing and tools to assist in your caries risk assessment!   Episode Highlights: Motivational Interviewing Caries Risk Assessment Time barrier, and solution   Quotes:   "Patient centered communication is a simple conversational technique that will help to guide a conversation acc...

  Please Leave a Review!     THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Inspired by an article in Dentistry IQ regarding a popular misconception about CPT codes, Michelle and Andrew have invited two experts in the coding field to the podcast today to set the record straigh...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH gives us a brief overview of the 2017 AAP classification system! Quotes:  " So know that when a patient sits down in your chair, the Academy expects you to identify, is this patient a periodontal healthy patient? Is this patient a gingivally healthy patient?" "Stay tuned, because if a patient is diagnosed with per...

Are you frustrated you can't get the cool prophy paste or the newest tools into your office? On this TIPisode Andrew talks to us about how you select your products, providing tips on how to evaluate, and get them into your office!   Episode Highlights Steps to Evaluating Products Andrew Talks Money   GC America, Supporting Hygienists       Links:   Andrew's TIPisode on sealants: https://www.ataleo...

Please Leave a Review!     THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!       EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:   Survey results from the end of last year indicate that a fair number of 'A Tale of Two Hygienists' listeners want to hear more about laser use in their work, and today, Michelle is only too happy to ob...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about a study titled The Covid-19 Pathway which proposes the fact that there could be an alternative route of SARS-CoV-2 infection.   Quotes:    " We know that any breach to immune defenses of the mouth can permit various types of bacteria and viruses to enter our blood vessels, particularly if we nota...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrew Nobilini and Mike Rust from ProEdge Dental Water Labs! Andrew and Mike talk to us about not one, not two but THREE ways to save money on dental unit waterline testing! Be sure to listen to the end to get your free gift from ProEdge and jumpstart your dental unit waterline testing!   Episode Highlights   Why You Need To Test You...

Please Leave a Review!     THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit!   Spring Hatfield, RDH, joins Michelle and Andrew on the podcast once again this week. As many of you will remember, Spring is a dental hygienist and co-founder of Masterminds, LLC, who is also a contributing author to RDH Magazi...

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at prophylactic antibiotics for the reduction of potential infective endocarditis.   Quotes:    " As we've continued to see research unpacking some of the risks associated with utilizing antibiotics before a dental procedure, we've actually found that there are incredible risks associated with overuse...

For this A Tale of Two Hygienists bonus episode Andrew is joined by Sandy Lee and Carlos Rodriguez, and Amanda Hill. Andrew plays a game with his guests, where they answer his questions around the ADHA conference and points are awarded based on what Andrew feels is the best answer. Spoiler alert Andrew is not a fan of ass-less chaps, fanny packs nor twerking.   Episode Highlights Who are Sandy, Ca...

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss protecting your investment in your dental hygiene instruments with the use of cassettes. Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH is the founder Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner.    Episode Highlights   Protecting your investment Saving Tim...

Please Leave a Review!      It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month, guest co-host Claire Jeong, MS, RDH, joins Andrew and Michelle in welcoming some recent dental hygiene graduates to the podcast. Alyssa Todora, Bonny Harris, Keyla Lee, and Katie Si...