A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Please Leave Us a Review Here!! Interview starts: 7:23 It's a new month and A Tale of Two Hygienists is launching a new series! If you've ever had questions about all things implantology, then make sure you're subscribed and buckle in for May and beyond.   Sully Sullivan, DDS, is an implantologist, partner in his own dental practice, and co-host of the Millennial Dentist podcast. Dr. Sullivan is a...

Tom Viola joins Michelle Strange for a Facebook Live chat on dental pain control during and after this pandemic. Listen in as Tom answers some of the viewer questions! This episode is sponsored by Crest + OralB. We thank them for supporting us, amazing educators like Tom, and for supporting dental teams everywhere. Learn more through their social media channels or earn more CE at www.dentalcare.co...

This week Cindy gives us suggestions on how to prepare our bodies for returning after COVID.  This is a great time to get your discount on a new crown seating stool!   Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy's passion for equity of care. Currently, she developed a hybrid traditional/virtual dental practice in her rural community. By providing training and strategic develop...

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This week, the crew looks at the ways the COVID-19 pandemic may reshape dental hygiene education in the short and long term.   Jessica Atkinson, assistant professor in dental hygiene at Dixie State University in St. Geor...

Teresa is back with some great advice on PPE.  Teresa talks with us about how to bill for it, not how to wear it.  Did you know there was a CDT code for miscellaneous items that we could use?  This is worth a listen! Teresa Duncan, MS is such a wealth of knowledge. Please visit her website and enjoy her awesome resources! For more info from Teresa, see below!  Teresa Duncan: Speaker on insurance a...

With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting direct access to dental care, clear and accessible teledentistry is becoming a clear necessity. This week's guest on A Tale of Two Hygienists has a few strategies for making the most of your abilities from a distance and for getting your patients to open up.   Jamison Spencer, DMD, MS is a dentist specializing in the treatment of sleep and temporomandibular jaw...

For this weeks TIPisode we talk about products and best practice ideas for Intraoral and Extraoral suction. Covid-19 has people reeling and we are here to help! Here are several of the products mentioned in the episode Cordeze Nu-Bird Suction Mirror Isolite Isovac Mr. Thirsty ReLeaf Purevac ADS Extraoral Dental Suction System Pink Petal Aflexx Assist Arm

Whether you're cooped up at home or working on the frontlines, the COVID-19 pandemic can have a psychological toll on top of the endless physical, social and financial difficulties it's been causing. This week's guest has several pointers for staying on top of your mental health in these times.   Machele Galloway is a queso-loving certified life coach and the founder of LifeLeap Coaching, LLC. Wit...

In this episode, Michelle reviews environmental infection control in the dental setting.  She reviews the steps --2 vs 1 -- and what you need to understand about your disinfectant sprays.  This episode is brought to you by GC America.  You can learn more about the COEfect spray and wipes in the links below! https://www.gcamerica.com/tipisode1/   http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php   http:...

The COVID-19 pandemic has made finances a little more tenuous for individuals and companies alike. To offer advice and guidance in these times, A Tale of Two Hygienists has invited on a financial expert who wants people to embrace the habits of holistic financial health   Reese Harper, CFP, is the founder and CEO of Dentist Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in financial planning and investm...

In this week's TIPisode from Eden, she discusses some of the changes that have happened in teledentistry due to this pandemic for both dentists and hygienists. Listen in to hear about a major change from the DEA for prescription writing regulations! Don't forget to check out MouthWatch's RDH buyers club!  You can learn more at mouthwatch.com  You can win an intra-oral camera by signing up at this...

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected how everyone carries out their business, and that includes dental professionals—especially when you consider how much infection control factors into our work. Andrew and Michelle had the opportunity this week to speak to a dentist whose own office has been impacted.   Brian Baliwas, DDS is a cosmetic dentist based out of San Francisco. Known as the SFDent...

Is this shutdown giving your body a much-needed rest?  Listen this week as Cindy explains how to identify trigger points and what our body is trying to tell us when we experience that acute pain.   Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy's passion for equity of care. Currently, she developed a hybrid traditional/virtual dental practice in her rural community. By providing...

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a trio of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This week, they are discussing human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) and associated oropharyngeal cancers.   Spring Hatfield is a dental hygienist who educates patients on the oral-systemic disease connection. Kath...

In this week's episode, Teresa brings us advice for the admin items we can knock off our todo list during the COVID-19 shutdown.  Use this time to be creative and get prepared for when you are able to return.  Teresa gives lots of great advice with this one! Teresa Duncan, MS is such a wealth of knowledge. Please visit her website and enjoy her awesome resources! For more info from Teresa, see bel...

Clear aligner therapy has allowed orthodontists and patients alike to straighten teeth in a more aesthetically pleasing way than braces—but how are these aligner trays sculpted and made and have there been recent improvements you should know about? Andrew and Michelle had the opportunity to speak with Ren Menon of OrthoFX, a company specializing in custom-molded and -printed teeth alignment trays,...

This week, Michelle and Andrew are coming at you with another set of TIPs on dental mission trips.  Michelle and Andrew started their friendship because of their love of dental mission trips.  They have been on a few and each has had different experiences.  Here are some ways they have made their trips successful! Let us know your feedback! Don't forget to follow up on Instagram, Facebook, and Lin...

Humans have learned to tattoo or bejewel every corner of their bodies, and yes that includes their mouth. Whether it's mouth tattoos or tooth jewelry, dental professionals may work with patients who've modified their oral cavity in some aesthetic way, and when that moment comes it's good to know exactly how to work with or around these "tooth trends." The latest Tale of Two Hygienists had on a tri...

Last month you learned what teledentistry is, and this month, Eden teaches us the many ways we can use teledentistry to open up access to care! You may be surprised by how it can help you in your private practice! Don't forget to check out MouthWatch's RDH buyers club!  You can learn more at mouthwatch.com  You can win an intra-oral camera by signing up at this link!  Eden Ivie is a dedicated dent...

Thanks to advances in dental technology, teeth whitening can be done in your own home. But how do these products and techniques actually work, and what are the risks? Luckily, this week's guest on A Tale of Two Hygienists has encyclopedic, firsthand knowledge on the ups, downs and history of teeth whitening.   Dr. Rod Kurthy is the founder, CEO and chief research officer of Evolve Dental Technolog...

Let's talk ergonomics.  It isn't just a buzz word.  We put our bodies through a lot as dental professionals.  Where did the idea of ergonomics even come from and how do we apply it to our profession?  Cindy breaks it down for us and gives us some ways to help protect our body from pain and injury. Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy's passion for equity of care. Curren...

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a trio of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month's subject is emotional intelligence (EQ), the ability to maturely understand and manage one's own emotions.   Corey Jameson-Kuehl is the owner and business development leader for Custom Dental Solutions, which as...

In this week's TIPisode, Andrew and Michelle discuss ideas to help you navigate the dental conference world. Whether you are an industry professional or an attendee, here are a few helpful hints to make your experience just a little bit better!

Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienists' series on the integration of oral health care into other fields, this week's guests are two hygienists who act as bridges between the dental world and the medical world.   Mary Signorino is both a registered dental hygienist and a registered nurse who knows firsthand how the two professions can effectively overlap. Jamie Freitag-Dooley is a dental hygienist, co...

Antibiotics use is often a debated topic in our profession and between our profession and specialties like orthopedics.  What do the guidelines say?  How do we advocate for our patients so we don't create these superbugs because of antibiotic overuse? Dr. Tom Viola is back for another TIPisode on this topic.   Don't forget to share this episode.  We would love your feedback.  Don't hesitate to rat...