The Perio Hygienist Podcast

Are today's young adults really more burned out than previous generations—or are they simply more willing to talk about it? In this episode, Dr. Ben Young explores the growing epidemic of stress, anxiety, and burnout through the lens of modern life, from social media and constant connectivity to student debt and the erosion of healthy work-life boundaries. More importantly, he discusses the scienc...

Dr. Ben Young explores hypochlorous acid as a potential alternative to traditional mouthwashes. He examines the science behind HOCl, compares it with chlorhexidine, discusses benefits and limitations for wound healing and biofilm control, and explains where it may reduce antibiotic use—without replacing essential dental care fundamentals for patients and clinicians.

In this episode of The Perio Hygienist Podcast , Dr. Ben Young reflects on his personal and professional journey in dentistry, beginning in the late 1970s and continuing through challenges like COVID-19. He shares insights on how the pandemic reshaped small practices, fueled the growth of corporate dentistry, and changed the culture of the profession. Along the way, he revisits the role of organiz...

This is an interview about ZimVie, the newly formed dental implant company that has come out of the division of Zimmer Biotech. It moved the dental business into one entity and the orthopedic into another.  Craig who is with ZimVie and I discuss new methods of transfering the information to dental laboratories that then sets up for the fabrication of the restorative abutment and final prosthesis....

Many young dentists and dental hygienists worry about their clinical speed. I have a better way for them to think about this subject. Next I discuss this particular holiday season and why it is different from earlier ones. And I close with a reflection about how humility helps people heal.

We are all on journeys through life and we need one another to grow. In this podcast I offer an opportunity to strengthen our spiritual lives within our professional lives. After listening, if you wish to learn more, please call my office. (210) 615-1995 and ask for information about Faith Prescriptions.

Communicating during the day between healthcare providers is challenging.  A better way is to be able to schedule short video conferencing meetings when it is convenient to both.  This starts with one of the two setting down an available schedule and sending the link to this schedule to the other person who then can go onto the schedule and select a good time for them. All of this is easily handle...

There are many things patients want, but which one is most important in your opinion? I give you my answer to this question. After this, I talk about how difficult it is to change our minds away from what we have been taught.

This is a third podcast in a series on communication in the dental office. 

This is part of a series on dental office communication. Here I talk about ways in which running a dental office is similar to producing a stage play. 

What's the hardest procedure I have to do on a daily basis in periodontics? Listen to find out. 

The title really says it all. Patients want to know how much things will cost. Sometimes they want to know this more than they want to know what the problem is and all the treatment options available. In addition, dental insurance complicates things a great deal. We will likely not eliminate their importance in the financial planning our patients will make to determine the dental care they will de...

Some thoughts on wellness.

I discuss a book I'm reading that improves communication with patients specifically, and everyone else in general.  It is called Building A Story Brand by Donald Miller. 

My thoughts at this time.

I discuss the challenges of referring patients to a specialist for periodontal treatment, especially when they are new to your office. To improve the patient experience, I also make an offer to treat patients in your office, assuming you are within reasonable driving distance. 

Where do they come from and why do they think and act the way they do? How best can them communicate with one another?

Time sensitive ideas about the upcoming election. Be sure to vote. 

The San Antonio Christian Medical and Dental Associations Fall Banquet.  October 18, 2022  6:30 - 9:00 PM on the campus of University of the Incarnate Word. This podcast explains all about it. Hope you will join me there. 

We talk about training dental assistants and others in the dental office as well as managing morale, including that of dental hygienists and dentists.

The summer is rolling along. We in Texas are living in the heat, and most of the world is doing the same, regardless the temperature out anyone's door. People are feeling the heat of climbing prices, disruption of supply chains, and a whole lot more. Because things are unstable in so many ways right now, one of my biggest objectives when podcasting or writing is to speak encouragement, hope, even...

"This is the big graduation time of year so I thought I would give dental school and dental hygiene school graduates a few thoughts on the subject of transitioning from school to the real world of private practice. Now for most of us, who are not graduating, please listen and write me any comments you think they should hear from you and I will read them out on the next podcast. Let me know if you...

One simple periodontal examination tip and some thoughts on the Saturday before Easter 2022. thestillpoint.substack.com  

https://thestillpoint.substack.com/publish/post/50711541  

This is a special podcast produced for the San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic and discusses coordination of care for some of their patients.