A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

We were so lucky to catch up with Christine Hammelev at RDH Under One Roof to talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry: Lasers! And its not enough to understand the mechanics of how to use a laser, its really important to understand the research so be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for links to the educational materials! In Partnership with Biolase Resources: www.biolas...

We all have them, experiences with patients that you just can't make up! Listen to this episode as Heather, Lizz, and Anna delight in their stories and stories from members of the group! RDH Rant:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this week's full episode, we are talking about the dental staffing crisis. Ed and Cary are unique in that they see the data sets for dental staffing every single day and across the entire country. They joined me to talk about supply and demand ratios, specifics that influence the supply of a local area, and what successful offices are doing to retain their talent. You're not going to want to mi...

It's National Dental Hygiene Month and offices are celebrating with their patients and clinicians everywhere.. but what are DSO's doing different than maybe the private offices? Listen to this episode with Josey Sewell to find out! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions -  josey@joseysewell.com  or follower her on instagram @joseysewell  Sonicare Support Materials -  https://www.u...

Looking for a new side hustle? Dr. Prasanna Patel understands that feeling well and has taken her dental knowledge, her love for helping dentists be successful, and her love for writing and rolled them all into this new venture. Dental websites are often an afterthought and there is definitely a chance to earn extra money by enhancing the content and appearance. Who better to do this than the dent...

The future is bright if this is what the 2025 graduating class is like! We welcomed Kasidee, Bria, and Rylie from Utah Tech to the episode today to talk about the dental hygiene program life. We wanted to know if there were still the freak outs, the self-doubt, and the anxiety that many of us experienced... and spoilers - this group is confident, well-adjusted, and ready to join the ranks! Give th...

Who even uses Bupivicaine? Should we stop using it in dentistry or does it have a purpose? Tom Viola joins the show and gives his expert opinion in less than 5 minutes! Don't miss this short episode! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing  TomViola@tomviola.com , visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified

Xylitol has been the answer for dental professionals for a long time but we rarely think about its applications for the nasal passage and how that impacts the rest of the body. In this episode with Joel Melton, Marketing Director for Xlear, we examine those implications. This episode is for all healthcare professionals and for our patients! Xlear.com Sprysmile.com

In this time... with one major hurricane just passing and another bearing down on us today, Annie and I felt it pressing to talk about what offices can do to prepare for a natural disaster. We mention things to do between natural disasters, and the days and hours leading up to one. We hope everyone who should evacuate, does and that we see a kinder, gentler storm than expected. Stay safe everyone....

The patient presents with 5+ mm pocketing but no radiographic calculus... what do you do? In this episode we have an insider's seat to listen to the conversation between Dr. Mia Geisinger and Katrina Sanders as they talk about this exact scenario that happens in offices everywhere. There is a reason this is happening and there is definitely something we can do to treat it! In partnership with Ther...

Alex is something else. He was a bit of a wayward youth but quickly changed his path and went on a journey to find the thing that fulfills him... and dental hygiene ticked the boxes. In this week's episode we talk with Alex Bajer about how he was able to find the right kind of office for him, that fit his lifestyle, personality and ambitions in life. Listen in as he gives us expert tips on how any...

A 20 oz cola has approximately 60g of added sugar. Your favorite PSL has around 50g. But how much is that really and how can we communicate the dangers of this much daily added sugar to our patients? Listen in as Annie and Andrew discuss and use this link as a reference - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-the-sugar-content-of-popular-u-s-drinks/ ** Edit to say that we said "can of soda"...

Artificial Intelligence can sound complicated and even scary, but Bola AI is a company that creates useful and practical clinical tools with implementation that is  incredibly easy. Don't change just for the sake of change, change because it makes your life easier. Enjoy this episode with Rushi and CJ about 3 tools you need to put in your office like, now! In partnership with Bola AI! Resources: w...

I feel like dental professionals offer either an electric brush or teach how to use a manual brush... but there has to be a mid-level option, right? There is and Janelle O'Neill joins the podcast today to talk about an affordable option for patients that is up to 70% more effective than manual brushes. Don't sleep on this episode! In partnership with Arm and Hammer. If you want more information be...

There are so many great instruments available to the RDH these days but it can almost be a curse to have this many options. In this episode with Whitney Howerton, we talk about how to choose the right instruments, how to keep your instrument sets simple, and what instruments you might want to consider adding. PDT has an amazing instrument comparison guide that you can find here -  Instrument Compa...

Calcium and Phosphorus are essential building blocks in our body. In this week's quick recap, Machell Hudson-Hoover reviews what they are and gives us a really cool and interesting fact that you don't want to miss! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

In this episode Andrew gets an chance to sit down with Teresa Duncan to talk about the issues surrounding foreign trained dentists, what their role could be in the US and if they are necessary. Teresa brings great questions and insight to a complicated issue. odysseymgmt.com Chew on this podcast Nobody Told Me That podcast 30:15.956

We just had an episode on sustainability, and clinicians are becoming more vocal in requesting specific tools and disposables for a variety of reasons including helping our planet. In this episode Josey Sewell addresses the common question about how to request specific items when working in a DSO. There is absolutely a way to get the things that you want! In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check o...

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof to talk about her recommendations for patient care and how hygienists play a part. Dr. Geisinger believes that we each have a role in patient education and delivery of care, but that we all need to communicate and act as a team. It was a great episode and amazing opportunity to learn from one of the foremost periodontists we...

Have you heard of Ozone for patient care? Before this episode my knowledge was literally zero on this topic. I had heard it and seen it around for several years but never knew anything about it. Barbara Tritz joins us this week as we discover what Ozone is, what its impact can be on the oral cavity, and how clinicians can use it. It's truly a fascinating episode! Be sure to check out Barbara's web...

Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing  TomViola@tomviola.com , visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharm...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes! 988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family Call 988 for the suicide and crisis hotline Date/Time: September 11th 12 - 12:30 p.m. ET No registration is required for this free event. Wa...

This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposium in Seoul, South Korea. Few people take the time to really experience culture as they travel, even less so when they travel all the time. Emily talks about the importance of slowing down and taking in all a new country and culture have to offer.  Re...

Antibiotics have literally been the hero of humanity multiple times over... but in dentistry we have a huge problem of overprescription. Join Katrina Sanders in this Fast Fact mini-episode as she talks about walking the balance of antibiotic stewardship.  In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources: More Fast Facts:  https://www.ataleoftwohygieni...

Science is the base of the practice of Dental Hygiene, but in this episode Anna, Heather, and Lizz dive into the truths that might not have science, but everyone knows are facts! RDH Rant:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869