Explore every episode of the podcast A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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| Are Antibiotics Harmful? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH! | 02 Sep 2024 | 00:05:53 | |
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.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
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| Unscientific Facts: An RDH Rant Takeover | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:29:47 | |
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! | |||
| Compounding Companies and Anesthetics, What Do We Need To Know? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:04:23 | |
Compounding pharmacies are gaining popularity throughout dentistry and healthcare. There are lowered costs, customized medications, and local ties. But should we be trusting them? Tom Viola comes back to the show to tell us a few things we need to keep in mind! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com | |||
| Heart Disease and Periodontal Disease, Whats the Connection? with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:04:18 | |
We know we are supposed to educate our patients on how periodontal disease impacts our heart health, but how do we approach the subject, where do we start? Reach out to Machell - Machell@rdhhealth.com | |||
| Risk Assessments with Amber Auger, RDH **Bonus** | 20 Jan 2024 | 00:29:03 | |
In this episode we welcome in Amber Auger, RDH to talk about risk assessments (starting around minute 10). Before that, we catch up on what its like to be a KOL, how to develop yourself and how to partner with great companies like VOCO. If you have questions for Amber be sure to check out her website www.amberauger.com or find her on Instagram @amberaugerrdh
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| How to Convince Patients to Purchase Needed Products with Andrew Johnston, RDH | 19 Jan 2024 | 00:13:35 | |
How do we get our patients to buy the products they need or commit to the procedures they need to have performed? Join Andrew Johnston, RDH for 6 tips to help you help them. Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com | |||
| 418 Analyzing Blood Panels with Megan Barnett, MS, CNS | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:41:41 | |
It's not easy getting older... said every old person ever. One of the responsible things to do as we age is to work with a doctor and a team of specialists as needed to keep your health in check. This week's episode, Andrew did just that. He got some bloodwork done for the first time ever and had a friend join him on the podcast to discuss the results. Megan Barnett is a valuable resource, please reach out to her if you have any questions or would like to see if you can partner with her on your own health journey! bioloungepdx.com CE For this episode - https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-418-analyzing-blood-panels-with-megan-barnett-ms-cns/ ***This is not medical advice, only your doctor can diagnose and treat you*** | |||
| What Is a DSO and How Do I Find A Good One? Ask The Expert with Valerie Dangler | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:07:21 | |
In this episode of Fast Facts Ask The Expert, we are joined by Valerie Dangler who shares who she is, where is came from, and dives into the DSO world with us. Val answers a crucial question lots of people have, what is a DSO and how do we find good ones? Sonicare Support Materials - | |||
| Leaving Clinical Dental Hygiene with Stephanie Meyer, RDH | 12 Jan 2024 | 00:09:35 | |
Leaving clinical dental hygiene is a tough decision. It is even more complicated when you are forced out do to things beyond your control. Meet Stephanie, a hygienist who loves working chairside and would do almost anything to get back to it, but its not possible... In this episode we talk about how hard it is mentally and emotionally when you can no longer practice what you love to do. Stephanie talks about how she has been able to overcome this and a pathway that she wishes she would have found sooner. Reach Out To Her: products@dentalhygienenation.com | |||
| 417 Dental Hygiene Is Not Fulfilling, Now What? with Corey Jameson-Kuehl, RDH | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:34:41 | |
What is our purpose as a dental professional? How have our desires, ambitions, and expectations changed over the last several decades? How do we become more fulfilled and find our purpose? Join us in this amazing conversation with Corey Jameson-Kuehl! RDH View Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9CzqfVHLA corey@customdentalsolutions.com customdentalsolutions.com 262-853-1414 | |||
| Is Epinephrine Safe? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola! | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:04:13 | |
Patient safety is our first priority and so we would never want to do anything to put them in harms way. So when it comes to choosing to use epinephrine, how do we evaluate the pros and the cons? Listen to this episode with Tom Viola to find out! https://www.tomviola.com/ | |||
| Does Your Ultrasonic Insert Work? with Noel Paschke and Tim Haberstumpf | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:32:54 | |
We are taught proper ultrasonic insert maintenance in school, but do we remember when we are supposed to have them replaced? Even if you do remember, the DuraTip by Parkell is resetting all of the rules. Listen to this episode to hear about a better way to practice with ultrasonics. noel.ultrasonicsplus@gmail.com parkell.com | |||
| Balancing Clinical, Business, and Motherhood through New Years Resolutions with Lori Angdahl, BA, RDH | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:16:59 | |
Meet Lori Angdahl, BA, RDH. She, like so many other RDHs, is constantly juggling all of the responsibilities of being a hygienist while also trying to run a small business and be a mother. Does this sound familiar?
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| Student Research Awards with Linda Miller | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:29:08 | |
We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and soon to be colleagues embrace knowledge and curiosity through learning. When they are better, we get better. Special thanks to the partnership of Linda and PDT for this episode! If you wanted to reach out to her be sure to email her - Linda.miller@pdtdental.com | |||
| 416 The 2024 New Year's Episode | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:37:27 | |
In this episode Andrew addresses comments and questions from the audience about 2023 and also talks about what to expect for 2024. It should be a really great year! In this episode he covers:
andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com | |||
| Informed Refusal of Periodontal Treatment - Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:10:32 | |
Have you had a patient walk into the office, find out that they need periodontal therapy, and then request for "just a normal cleaning"? This can be tough to figure out how to navigate but we do have certain legal and ethical responsibilities. Listen in for this episode as Katrina tells us more! Resources:
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| Building a Pilot Program with Belangie Perez-Torres, RDH | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:08:53 | |
A pilot program can be used in lots of facets of our lives from the professional facing to the friend group. Please join us as Belangie Perez-Torres walks us through some key components! Belangie Perez-Torres on LinkedIn or @dental_hygenie on Instagram | |||
| 415 End of Year Roundtable with Lizz, Anna, and Heather | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:30:25 | |
It's time for the end of year wrap up for A Tale of Two Hygienists so we are bringing you a really low key insider peek to a conversation I had with Anna, Heather, and Lizz. | |||
| The Naughty List and the Nice List: Where Do Our Patients Fall?- Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:04:48 | |
Merry Christmas! This week, Katrina Sanders is keeping with the holiday theme and talks about the naughty and nice list. Are your patients doing what they should be to stay healthy? Resources: Domokos, Z., Simon, F., Uhrin, E., Szabó, B., Váncsa, S., Varga, G., ... & Nemeth, O. Salivary MMP-8 in Early Periodontitis Diagnosis and Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Available atSSRN 4625540 | |||
| Beyond Breathing with Lancette VanGuilder, RDH | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:11:07 | |
New Dental Podcast Alert!!!! Lancette VanGuilder has a new show called Beyond Breathing which focuses on airway including sleep apnea, mouth breathing, nitric oxide, and so much more. Please find her show on your podcast apps and give her some support! Resources: Email: LancetteVG@Gmail.com
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| 414 Is Perio Protect the Real Deal? with Megan Duke, RDH and Ana Garcia, RDH *Not Sponsored!* | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:31:58 | |
It comes up in the facebook groups quite often, is Perio Protect the real thing or is it just a way for the office to make money? In this episode we speak to the everyday RDH who is using Perio Protect in their offices and ask them the questions you are asking - how much do they charge? does it really work? how time consuming is it? Don't miss this episode! Reach out to the guests! anagarciardh@gmail.com and megandukerdh@gmail.com
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| Holiday Peanut Brittle and Toothpaste: A Treatment for Allergies - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:05:06 | |
Researchers are developing a special toothpaste for patients with a peanut allergy. Why and what will you be hearing from your patients about this new idea? Listen in to this week's short episode with Katrina Sanders! Resources:
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| Sugar Overload: A Healthy Alternative with Nate Jones! **BONUS EPISODE** | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:30:05 | |
In this episode we talk about how sugar is quickly destroying our health but not just in the mouth, throughout our whole body. And amazingly we have this substance xylitol that promotes health in these same places - the mouth and the rest of the body. Special thanks to Erika Flateau for guest co-hosting this episode recorded on the floor at RDH Under One Roof.
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| Difficult Patients and How To Deal, an RDH Rant Takeover | 15 Dec 2023 | 01:18:49 | |
Sometimes, patients are hard to work with and make their appointment feel like forever. Why do they got to be so difficult!?Listen in this week's Takeover episode from RDH Rants' Heather, Lizz and Anna! Resources: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869
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| 447 Sustainability in Dentistry with Brittany Cox, RDH | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:32:38 | |
We could all do better. In this episode we talk about sustainability which. for some, is just a buzz word but for many its a conscious action to help our planet. We have so much waste in dentistry and there are several little things we can do to contribute to sustainability and Brittany Cox is our expert in this. Many thanks to Tim and Trisha at O'Hehir University for the connection. They are doing amazing things to meaningfully contribute to oral health behavior change and our next two episodes are a testament of that. Be sure to reach out to Brittany on instagram - @brittanycoxrdh or shoot her an email brittanycox1395@gmail.com
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| 413 Dental Patents and Inventions with Rich and Noel Paschke | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:53:40 | |
Have you ever had a great idea for a patent or invention but didn't know the next steps? There are so many little things to think about and as I think about my own journey I cannot help but be grateful for those who have gone before me to pave the way. Noel and Rich Paschke are two such brilliant minds who sat down and talked through their journey and gave insightful points to ponder. Reach out to them here: | |||
| Translocation Therapy for Tooth Replacement - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:04:57 | |
Have you ever wondered what would happen if we could use natural teeth instead of implants? Like, could we gently extract a 3rd molar and move it up in place of an extracted 1st molar? Listen to this fascinating Fast Fact with Katrina Sanders! Resources: Pini Prato, G., Franceschi, D., Pace, R., & Di Gianfilippo, R. Translational approach to tooth autotransplantation: A 27‐year case study. Clinical Advances in Periodontics. | |||
| Tackling Tough Stains While Minimizing Splatter and Patient Sensitivity | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:05:02 | |
One of the ickiest things to happen is prophy paste splattering up and onto us. With patients who have tough stain, prolonged exposure of prophy paste and prophy angle increase our chance of getting that nasty stuff on us. This TIPisode will help you learn what kinds of things you can do to reduce the yuck!
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| 412 RDH: Friend or Foe? with Dr. David Rice, Dr. Pam Maragliano Muniz, and Misty Mattingly, RDH | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:51:26 | |
This episode is what you get when you put 4 opinionated people in front of a microphone with important topics to be discussed. Did we always say the thing people want us to say? No, but we said what people likely need to hear. Join us for this episode as we talk about the Dentist/RDH relationship, labor shortage, and wage wars! Be sure to follow the doctors' new podcast "Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast" on your favorite podcast app! | |||
| Pelvic Infections, Periodontitis and Pus Oh My! - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:05:43 | |
Can pelvic infections be caused by periodontitis? Katrina reviews a fascinating case, don't miss it! Resources: Tian, C., Yan, H., Tang, P., Shi, J., Liang, M., Wan, Y., ... & Qin, C. (2023). Pelvic infection caused by periodontitis: A case report. Case Reports in Women's Health, e00563. | |||
| Erasing Dental Pain with Dr. Cosmo and Synapse **Bonus** | 03 Dec 2023 | 00:31:50 | |
Some pain can be mitigated with changes in how we scale, some pain can't be helped. That's where the dental pain eraser comes into play. It helps with ortho, srp, or our "normal" but symptomatic patient and more! Check out more at https://dentalpaineraser.com/
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| Path to Leadership TIPisode | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:20:54 | |
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we rebroadcast an episode from 2022 by your host, Andrew Johnston, RDH. He talks in depth about leadership! This episode is applicable to everyone but will be especially beneficial for those that are on the path to leadership. Episode Highlights
Quotes “You can’t do it alone, nobody has all the answers.” “You should be learning leadership skills from non dental people, you can’t be in the dental echo chamber.” “Pettiness is a powerful drug, it corrupts great people and makes them do very questionable things, you can’t give into it.” Links | |||
| 411 Should Work Be Fun? Establishing Workplace Culture with Cara Reck, RDH and Shannon Campbell | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:39:52 | |
Establishing the culture of an office is hard. Do you want to fun or do you want to be "professional"? Can you have both? In this week's episode we listen how Shannon Campbell and Cara Reck, RDH try to do the little things to make sure that the workplace is something to look forward to. We spend way too much time at work to not enjoy it! Feel free to reach out: Shannon Campbell - Shan.b.campbell@gmail.com Cara Reck - cara.reck@gmail.com | |||
| Saliva, Periodontics and Systemic Disease - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:14:42 | |
Salivary flow, composition, and pH are incredibly impactful on other areas of our body. In this episode, Kristin Evans is interviewed by Katrina Sanders to give us the foundational knowledge needed to begin our journey. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8323473/ For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at kristinevansrdh@gmail.com, onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn.
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| Fluoride Varnish and Handpieces with Crystal Barnes, RDH and Hartley Lojik, RDH **BONUS** | 26 Nov 2023 | 00:35:04 | |
What is better than a roundtable discussion going back to the basics? Not much if you ask me and Crystal and Hartley were so much fun to be around. If you are looking to brush up on the "why", then this episode is for you. We touched lightly about a lot of the popular topics - careers beyond clinical, whitening, ergonomics and handpieces, mobile dentistry so so much more. If you want to reach Hartley - message the Ultradent account and you'll find her there - @ultradentproducts If you want to reach Crystal, you can find her at @cmarluv | |||
| What Age Should Children First See The Dentist? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:04:26 | |
Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facing or forward facing? When do they transition to booster seats? What is their vaccination schedule, how do they get enrolled in preschool? These and about a thousand more questions that come up every day including... When should kids first see the dentist? Katrina Sanders is here to answer that question. Be sure to check the shownotes for her episodes to see the references! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
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| Top 5 - A Year of Thanksgiving with Andrew Johnston, RDH | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:14:40 | |
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As we celebrate this weekend, its a good time to look back and reflect on the things you are grateful for. For those practicing mindfulness, this exercise goes hand in hand with what you are already doing. In this TIPisode Andrew reflects on his top 5 things he is grateful for! | |||
| 410 - Dental Hygiene Driven Dental Practice with Dr. Kim Kutsch | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:39:11 | |
For today’s episode we welcome back Dr. Kim Kutsch to the show. Misty and I had a chance to catch up with him at ADA SmileCon and it was just the best conversation about helping the professional organizations grow and how to deliver a successful practice through growth in the dental hygiene appointment. Be sure to check out Dr. Kutsch's podcast, "Contrary to Ordinary" on your podcast app. And shoot him a message if you're so inclined - Kimkutsch@aol.com | |||
| 3 Key Takeaways About Dental Implants, live from AAP 2023 - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:12:20 | |
Dental hygienists should be just as expert in implant and implant maintenance as our doctor counterparts. So who is a good candidate? What type of sites should be considered? What are the factors that lead to implant failure? Listen to this week as Katrina Sanders reviews what she learned from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 2023. Resources: | |||
| The Silent Struggle with Shannon McLauchlan, RDH | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:14:16 | |
Shannon McLauchlan, RDH and self proclaimed introvert, shares her passion this week with a ton of resources for those in the profession that are struggling with burnout or just maybe bored in the profession. Check out her workbook title: The Silent Struggle: Unmasking Burnout in Dentistry You can find her FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/Lodestarbooksanddesigns or visit her Etsy store for the workbook and other things - lodestarbyshannon.etsy.com | |||
| 409 Faster Diagnosis using AI with Katie Poulsen, RDH | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:40:52 | |
Katie Poulsen, RDH joins us today to have a conversation about AI and how it is not about to take over jobs of the dental professional, just make us more efficient and in calibrated! Be sure to reach out to her - Katie@videa.ai
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| Spit It Out! pt2 - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:14:30 | |
This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to finish off the chat about addressing the disfunction our patients have with their saliva. It's Spit It Out pt2! Resources: For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at kristinevansrdh@gmail.com, onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn. https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iaim_2019_0602_01.pdf
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| Waterlines Solutions with Amanda Hill, RDH and Mike Rust *Bonus* | 12 Nov 2023 | 00:31:36 | |
Waterline safety has been a hot topic especially the last few years and one of the leading speakers on the subject, Amanda Hill joined us for this episode to give us the low down. We also had on Mike Rust who works for one of the leading companies for waterline safety, ProEdge and so you will get to know him a bit more and hear his passion about keeping people safe. We talk about pathogens, we talk about real life instances where legal action has been brought, we talk about all the crazy places Amanda has tested water from airports and airplanes to hotel fountains and more. A key takeaway when you are done listening to this episode is just how easy it is to do the right thing. | |||
| Patient Treatment Conversations with Crystal Barnes, RDH | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:05:29 | |
In this week's TIPisode, we welcome Crystal Barnes! Crystal walks us through some key pointers as we have tough conversations with our patients about their needed treatment. | |||
| 408 Setting Boundaries (emotional, spiritual, and time) with Anastasia Turchetta | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:37:12 | |
Join us this week as we visit with Anastasia Turchetta and talk about setting boundaries. If we want to maintain healthy relationships, boundaries are essential. If we want to maintain healthy self-care, expectations are necessary. Join us this week to see what tips Anastasia has for you! Resources: Book title: The Highway to Health: Riding the Road to Better Boundaries | |||
| Spit It Out! pt1 - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:14:52 | |
This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to talk about the basics of saliva, pH, and its effect on periodontal disease! Resources: For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at kristinevansrdh@gmail.com, onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn. https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iaim_2019_0602_01.pdf | |||
| License Portability Made Simple With Andrew Johnston, RDH | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:10:45 | |
If you are a practice struggling to find help, a DSO who is looking for more talent, or a clinician looking to get a change of scenery... portability of license is essential! There have been many cooks getting in the kitchen and making a mess of the situation and the solution is just not hard to come up with. Join us this week as we Andrew and Annie discuss common sense, rational thinking ways on how to improve the portability discussion. Press release mentioned: https://www.crdts.org/assets/PDFs/CRDTS%20SRTA%20Press%20Release.pdf
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| Embarrassing Moments pt 2 - An RDH Rant Takeover | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:39:40 | |
We all have them, moments embarrass us so much, but then are our favorite stories to tell. Listen in this week as we have more embarrassing stories from RDH Rants' Heather, Lizz and Anna! Resources: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869 | |||
| 407 Working with Medical Partners with Dr. Tim Donley DDS, MSD and Dr. Brett Sealove FACC, RPVI, CPE | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:35:35 | |
In this amazing episode, Dr. Tim Donley, periodontist, and Dr. Brett Sealove, cardiologist, join the podcast to talk a little more about how we need to be collaborating between dental and medical. We are under one umbrella of healthcare and our patients deserve our concerted effort! Resources: Dr. Donley- beyondthemouth.com Dr. Sealove- brett.sealove@hmhn.org | |||
| Obesity and Gut Dysbiosis - Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:11:08 | |
It has been determined that 42% of the US population are obese. What does the microbiota of the gut look like for our obese or overweight patients? What is the impact on our oral health? Katrina Sanders dives deep into the research and breaks it down for us. Resources: Rahman, B., Al-Marzooq, F., Saad, H., Benzina, D., & Al Kawas, S. (2023). Dysbiosis of the Subgingival Microbiome and Relation to Periodontal Disease in Association with Obesity and Overweight. Nutrients,15(4), 826. | |||