In this engaging throwback episode, Andrew and guest co-host Brittany catch up with Dr. James Younger to talk all things temping in the dentistry. As temping continues to grow in popularity, especially following shifts during the pandemic, this episode is a practical guide and deep dive for early-career professionals and anyone considering a more flexible career path in dentistry.

• Why Temping is Growing:

  James Younger

  discusses how both new grads and seasoned professionals are increasingly choosing temp shifts for flexibility, empowerment, and financial reasons.

• Finding Your "Work Home": The importance of prioritizing workplace culture and respect over purely financial incentives.

• Transparency in Temping: TempStars' unique system provides office reviews, equipment ratings, and infection control compliance, so temps know exactly what they're walking into.

• Regional Trends: A look at how temping, demand, and office culture differ from state to state and between the US and Canada.

• Dental Assistants & Hygienists: Debunking the myth that temp assistants are less committed, and how temping is becoming a lifestyle choice for many.

• Expanded Functions & Office Matching: Updates on TempStars' expansion into the US and how technology is improving matches between offices and dental professionals based on detailed qualifications.

• Impact of AI: The potential for artificial intelligence in making better matches and improving dental workflows.

• Advice to New Grads: Why gaining a broad perspective by temping early in your career helps you find the right office fit without long-term limitations or strings attached.

• James Younger

  shares data-backed insights on what offices are doing to create better environments—and how TempStars uses reviews to ensure transparency and quality.

• Recommendations for graduates on how to explore multiple offices and make informed decisions about where to settle, with no exclusivity or hidden costs.

• Lively discussion about the evolution of infectious control protocols post-COVID and their ongoing importance.

• Explore TempStars: tempstars.com – Free for professionals to sign up and start browsing opportunities.

• Don't miss previous tipisodes with Dr.

  James Younger

  : Topics include temping done right, how to request a raise, permission-based care, and unique pathways in dental careers.

"You have to be cautious about chasing just the next dollar. Life is too short." – James Younger

"There's a proper way to treat people, and that's aligned now with good business for keeping and retaining great team members." – James Younger

Interested in temping or finding your perfect dental work home? Check out TempStars and connect with thousands of offices and professionals nationwide.

Don't forget to visit RDH Under One Roof (rdhunderoneroof.com) for networking and education in dental hygiene!

Thanks for listening! Share this episode with a friend who might be considering a new path in dentistry, and tune in next week for more great conversations.

Episode Highlights:

• Networking & Power Networking:
  Dr. Chris Salierno returns for an in-depth conversation on building meaningful professional relationships in dentistry. He offers his insights into "power networking," stressing the importance of showing up, saying yes to opportunities, and making deposits before making withdrawals. Learn how he identifies red flags in networking and why intentional relationship-building leads to lasting success.

• Clinical Excellence: Andrew and Dr. Salierno discuss the idea that the path to clinical excellence is not always linear. The conversation encourages grabbing knowledge from various sources—networking, colleagues, and even dental influencers—to continually improve patient care. Dr. Salierno talks about taking inspiration from both clinical work and soft skills, emphasizing the ongoing journey toward greatness in dentistry and hygiene.

• Hiring and Team Values: Dr. Salierno shares his perspective as Chief Dental Officer at Tend and his passion for hiring people who bring personality and technical skill. He discusses why hospitality and a clear mission matter, focusing on how creating a strong employee value proposition attracts the right kind of team members and boosts retention, especially in a competitive dental employment market.

• Social Media & Professional Comparison: The dangers of social media—especially comparing yourself to peers who only showcase their highlight reels—is a key theme in this episode. Dr. Salierno provides thoughtful advice on maintaining a healthy outlook and keeping professional standards high, both online and offline.

• Transitions & Career Flexibility: The episode touches on career pivots in dentistry and highlights Dr. Salierno's observations on professionals who successfully transition into various roles—be it technology, teaching, or administration. He shares that the dental field offers incredible flexibility for those willing to say yes, learn, and embrace new challenges.

• Where to Find More from Dr. Salierno: Dr. Salierno's Substack, "Leaving Healthcare," is packed with posts for anyone interested in non-clinical career options or broadening their horizons in dentistry. You can find him on Instagram as @thecuriousdentist for more content, updates on speaking engagements, and thoughtful discussions.

Connect:

• Dr. Chris Salierno Substack: Leaving Healthcare

• Instagram: @thecuriousdentist

Final Notes: Thanks to Dr. Salierno for sharing his time and wisdom! Make sure to subscribe, check the show notes for resources, and sign up for Andrew's newsletter for more content.

Do our patients huff glue? If so, what should we expect? Let's find out on this short episode from Tom Viola!

Resources:

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

We look at elite athletes with their bulging biceps, the rock-hard abs, and high level achievements with envy. Surely they know how to stay healthy, right? Would it surprise you to learn that, from an oral health perspective, they are more likely to have disease? Listen to this short episode and how it might relate to your more "normal" patients that show up in your chair!

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10890155/#sec2-medicina-60-00319

We welcome a new pair of dental hygiene podcasters to the group Irene and Whitney. We talk briefly about what they want out of their podcast, why you should listen, and a little about what our podcast is about. Its always fun meeting up with people who have similar passions and cannot wait to see what they have in store for our profession!

Both of these women are also huge on social media so seek them out

Irene - @toothlife.irene

Whitney - @TeethTalkGirl

https://toothordare.podbean.com/

Dont forget to see us at Voices of Dentistry conference, Yankee Dental Conference, and Andrew will be at Chicago Midwinter.

Vote for us https://dentalpodcast.org/vote-for-the-best-dental-podcasts-of-2018/ and all of your favorite hygiene podcasts!

Episode 150! Cant believe we made it this far!!

Interview starts 4:30

In this episode we have a roundtable discussion on the impact digital scanning has had on our guests. Special thanks to our guests Dr. Justin Chi, Jean Ocasio, Tomas Saucedo, and of course, Cheri Lepenski who organized this roundtable!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! (Test hasnt been made yet so come back later)

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

149 The Business of Dental Hygiene with Tony Stefanou DMD

Interview starts minute 6:00

In this episode, we talk about how we, as hygienists, can partner with our offices to be more successful. Successful by earning more, enjoying our job more, getting the instruments and tools we need, and so much more. Dr. Tony Stefanou does an excellent job of explaining all of this and more!

Contact Him -

www.connectthedents.com

www.dentalsalesacademy.com

www.swypdental.com

Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=2718&testid=1265

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

148 Social Media and HIPAA with Noel Kelsch

Interview Starts at minute 4:00

In this episode, we speak with Noel Kelsch about the dangerous world we play in online (social media) when discussing patient information. Noel explains what a much bigger deal this all is!

Noel Brandon-Kelsch is an international speaker, writer, Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice and Director of Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene Program. You heard her on the podcast a few years ago discussing infection control, and in this episode, she tackles HIPAA and social media.  SM is a way for us to learn from each other, but dental professionals have to be cautious with what we share about our patients.  Noel gives us great info on the do's and don'ts, and we may all be surprised by them.  To reach Noel, you can visit her website NoelKelsch.com and be sure to join her Facebook group, Dental Infection control with a twist. 

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=2716&testid=1264

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

147 Dental Missions: A Model of Structure and Sustainability with Somos Amigos
Interview starts at minute 6:50

In this episode, we are joined by Frank Brightwell, founder of Somos Amigos Medical Missions. We discuss the importance the impact of trained healthcare workers can have on a remote community and how to build a true partnership with them. Frank has spent more than 20 years serving the people of Naranjito, a small community in the mountains of the Dominican Republic. Listen to how he evolved the organization from just a few volunteers doing manual labor into an organization that has taken more than 750 volunteers on 50 trips doing good work.

www.somosamigos.org

info@somosamigos.org

https://www.facebook.com/SomosAmigosMedicalMissions/

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 3:20 of this episode!

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE!

Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

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http://www.nu-bird.com/store

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you will have an enjoyable time with your family and friends! After Thanksgiving each year is the Greater New York Dental Meeting and we are going! Please come find us and say hi. We will be on the floor walking around on Sunday and Monday, message us to find out where we are!

146 ADHA and CDHA at AAP

Interview begins at 6:20

In this epic battle royale, two presidents of dental hygiene associations square off in the ring....

Okay it wasnt exactly like that, instead of punches and insults there were plenty of hugs and compliments. These two associations, the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association and the American Dental Hygienists Association, work well together and share with us what they have been up to, how do they collaborate together, what are they doing for their students, and how to coporate entities support their initiatives. #HygienistProud

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Promo starts at minute 4:25

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

145 Dr. Jason Luchtefeld, DDS

Interview starts at minute 6:30

In this episode, we talk about the pH of the different mouthwashes that are out there and what that could mean for you and your patients. Dr. Jason Luchtefeld conducted his own testing and the results were shocking, to say the least. Listen in as he explains his thoughts on the results of the tests and gives you some ideas for modifying your recommendations to your patients!

Contact him on Twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook or email him at Jluchte@hotmail.com

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 3:48 of this episode!

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=2618&testid=1257

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

144 Chelsea Kuntz, RDH

Dental Anxiety for Clinicians and Patients with Chelsea Kuntz, RDH

Interview starts at: 10:30

Today we have Chelsea Kuntz on the podcast talking about dental anxiety. Listen as she gives us starter ideas for us as clinicians and also how she can help our patients!

Please contact her:

https://www.facebook.com/thedentalanxietycoach/

Instagram and FB

Search for The Dental Anxiety Coach

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 7:15 of this episode!

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=2548&testid=1251

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Episode 143
Interview begins at minute 10:30

Today we listen and learn from the amazing Marianne Dryer RDH, MEd about ultrasonic instrumentation. There are so many takeaways but one of the biggest ones you will learn - Why you should be using right and left tips!

Please contact her:
CE Renewed
www.Mariannedryer.com

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 6:20 of this episode!

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Hygienists are terrible at planning for retirement. In this episode, Andrew talks about the top regrets people have during retirement and what things you should be thinking about NOW to avoid the regret later. 

Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

In this bonus teaser episode we speak with Cyndee Johnson, RDH and Julia Worrall, RN as they explain our upcoming collaboration project. In a few months, we will release 4 amazing, actionable episodes related to airway. It will be focused on dental, from a medical and dental point of view.
We promise it will enhance your practice and they way you treat patients. It will be a series of episodes for all members of the dental team! You will NOT want to miss this!

Interview begins about minute 7:35

We begin by talking about Diana's background with Crosslink Radio and why she got into dental hygiene. From clown college to writing, speaking, and mentoring, Diana believes in putting patients first and educating clinicians.

HPV has a huge implication in dentistry. Diana gives us great tips on how to talk about this with our patients.

Ask her for her one sheet!

dperezcorbin@gmail.com

Facebook messenger is great too!

Also I did learn about swiping up with instagram - https://9clouds.com/blog/instagram-swipe-up-links/

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 5:12 of this episode!

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=2481&testid=1249

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Interview begins: 7:40

We begin the discussion with Caitlyn with a behind the scenes to convention center life then transition into how Caitlyn got her start. Listen as we explore how she went from hygiene student to successful entrepreneur!

https://www.dentalhygienenation.com/

https://dentalhygienenation.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0e982fe3e7c86bcd0a2dbcb87&id=e842975a07

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Promo starts: 4:10

The special offer for this episode is: $10 off the Trial Kit of the Pink Petal - Normally $25 dollars now only $15! Promo code: TALE10

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Here is the live version of the morning session entitled, "A Tale of Many Hygienists" We will get the audio from these to be awesome one of these days. 

Key Takeaways - Wisconsin is awesome. Their hygienists are awesome. We were truly honored and fortunate to have met so many amazing people this past weekend. Thank you so much for having us!

-Andrew and Michelle

PS - Photo cred - Tammy Filipiak's FB page ;)

Interview begins - 7:20

Kathy Bassett, RDH, BSDH, MEd returns to the podcast! Today we talk about Local Anesthesia again but dive deeper into pediatrics and intra-osseous injections.

Should we be putting every young patient on nitrous? What are the ramifications long term?

Should we block for IANB? Bilateral block?

Integrating EMT and nurse training and local anesthetic emergencies

CCLAD

TNN (Tuttle Numb Now) Technique

http://tuttlenumbnow.com/

https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/use-periodontal-ligament-injections/

kbassett@pierce.ctc.edu

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THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

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A Tale of Two Hygienists is headed to Wisconsin this weekend to speak and podcast at the Wisconsin DHA Indigo Conference. We feel very fortunate to be able to attend and encourage you all to head on over if you are in the area! 

See you there!

Interview starts at 5:15

Dr. Uche Odiatu brings the knowledge! We talk about health and nutrition in a way that only Dr. Odiatu can - high energy, facts, truth, easy to understand. You will feel so much smarter and will have multiple points of truth to speak to your patients about on Monday! Reach out to him if you have any thoughts or questions about this episode

www.hyperbiotics.com FITLOVE for 20% off

http://www.druche.com/

Find him on Social Media! @FitSpeaker

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 2:50 of this episode!

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

 Episode begins around minute 9:00

In this episode we catch up with Claire Jeong, RDH, BS, MS to talk about some very important things - students! We discuss curriculum tactics and ways to engage the students. Claire is an expert on using techniques to remember facts that are helpful for tests and exams. We play another round of trivia with Claire and the results may not surprise you one bit…

Learn more at

www.StudentRDH.com

www.SmarterDA.com

www.dentaltoaster.com

clairej@dentaltoaster.com

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 2:38 of this episode!

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Interview starts around minute 14:30

Dr. Doug Thompson and Erin Howlett, RDH take time at RDH Under One Roof to explain what is the Wellness Dentistry Network and what is our role in it. Listen also as Dr. Thompson gives 8 keys areas of dental evaluation.

Scaling the teeth is NOT the key to total mouth disinfection, what is?

"We need to shift the biofilm"

How does the bacteria in the mouth affect the 57 other diseases in the body?

Why do spouses with similar biofilm loads react differently to them?

Focus on inflammation and less so on clinical attachment loss, why?

Find out more https://www.wellnessdentistrynetwork.com/

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest! Listen for the promo at minute 4:50 of this episode!

The special offer for this episode is: Cassettes! $5 off 5 place cassette. Promo code: ez5

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=2354&testid=1235

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of networking. For better or worse, its here to stay and it is an important part of our lives as hygienists. We had the opportunity to record with several people at the Coffee and Conversation event at RDH UOR, listen to what they have to say!

Special thanks to Cherie LePenske for inviting us to be a part of this amazing event and for always supporting our efforts!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

Listen to their promo at minute 3:30

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

In this part 2 episode, Amanda Hill brings the juice with a conversation on business owners buying the loyalty of its employees. If that is true, do you have a price or is there more to a work environment than money?

Resources:

Amandahillrdh.com

@amandahillrdh on FB, Insta and Linked In

Interview Starts: 13:15

Today we are talking about two things: The dental hygiene diagnosis and The Sunstar World Dental Hygienists Awards that are available for the IFDH conference in Brisbane, Australia August 2019.

JoAnn reviews what we can and cannot diagnose as hygienists and what our responsibilities are for not diagnosing certain things! Its an empowering discussion and one that needs to be shared with the world!

https://www.adha.org/resources-docs/7111_Dental_Hygiene_Diagnosis_Position_Paper.pdf

https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/implementing-dental-hygiene-diagnosis-into-practice/

IFDH - International Federation of Dental Hygienists http://www.ifdh.org/

Scientific Session Aug 15-17 2019 Brisbane Australia

Sunstar Awards! Applications open until January 2019! Apply Today! http://www.ifdh.org/world-dental-hygienist-awards.html#

http://www.sunstarfoundation.org/education-jsdei/awards/world-dental-hygienist-awards/17

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/events/?test=yes&courseid=2261&testid=1225

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them "thank you" in person at one of the conferences!

Interview starts around 22:00

Kate Crouse and Sandra Calderon from Team Placement join us at RDH Under One Roof 2018! Team Placement Services helps hygienists and offices find each other. There can be long-term contracts or temporary placement depending on availability. Listen to this episode and hear EVERYTHING they have to offer.

Kate

travel@teamplace.com

703 820 8618

Sandra

team_placement

recruiting@teamplace.com

800 495 6767

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

133 Amanda Gallie - President of the British Association of Dental Therapists (Pt 2)

Interview starts around 5:15

In this part 2 we continue our conversation with Amanda. We learn more about the construct of the therapists and their associations. Again, amazing information and we are so excited that she was able to be on with us!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Meet Amanda

Amanda is the President of the British Association of Dental Therapists. She qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1996, and as a Therapist in 2012 from King's. 

Amanda works in education, teaching DCP's and Industry partners; and clinically as a Dental Therapist for Bupa Stamford, she sits on the Bupa Advisory Board, and is a Swiss Dental Academy trainer. 

Amanda has a passion for Prevention, and MID for all ages, and is presently studying for an MSc in Advanced Minimally Invasive Dentistry at King's College. 

She has been working on the Calcivis beta test as a tester and advisor since August 2017. 

https://www.todaysrdh.com/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-polishing/

GIVE THIS HYGIENE PODCAST A TRY!

Angelica hosts a short-format seasonal podcast that gives the audience so much content in digestible, bite-sized episodes! Angelica is a practicing hygienist and wants to help others fulfill their potential in our profession. Show your support by checking out season 1!

Check out her podcast, subscribe, and share with your friends!

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132 Amanda Gallie - President of the British Association of Dental Therapists (Pt 1)

Interview starts around 8:30

In this episode we breakdown the terminology differences between the US and in the UK. We discuss scopes of practice and educational differences. This whole episode is intended to bring us together and help us understand that different models around the world are used to achieve similar.

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Meet Amanda

Amanda is the President of the British Association of Dental Therapists. She qualified as a Dental Hygienist in 1996, and as a Therapist in 2012 from King's. 

Amanda works in education, teaching DCP's and Industry partners; and clinically as a Dental Therapist for Bupa Stamford, she sits on the Bupa Advisory Board, and is a Swiss Dental Academy trainer. 

Amanda has a passion for Prevention, and MID for all ages, and is presently studying for an MSc in Advanced Minimally Invasive Dentistry at King's College. 

She has been working on the Calcivis beta test as a tester and advisor since August 2017. 

Here are the important things you need to know about this mission trip:

1) Dominican Republic - you will need a passport
2) $350 is YOUR WHOLE COMMITMENT - we will shoulder the rest!
3) October 13-19th 2018
4) Its hard work and you are expected to carry your own weight
5) Diet will consist of Dominican Fare and no alcohol is permitted

IN ORDER TO WIN YOU MUST:

Record a 1-2 minute video and send to us that includes the following:
1) Why do you want to go?
2) Why should we choose YOU out of all contestants?
3) What does Charitable Dentistry mean to you?

Finally, please visit the sponsors we have had throughout this past year and thank them for making this happen. We wouldn't be able to do it without them!

www.Zirc.com

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Also, thank you to our partners who have helped us get to where we are. We would be so behind without your help!

www.TodaysRDH.com

www.CEZoom.com

Interview starts around minute 10

In this episode we get a chance to catch up with Carmen Lanoway, RDH. She is a practicing hygienist in Germany currently but is licensed and from Canada. We discuss so many interesting things from how the German Hygienist Associations are structured to scope of practice differences and more. Its exciting to see how progressive Carmen is and what a great leader she is! Find her on social media, you will likely see her comments in many of the hygiene facebook groups. Thanks Carmen for coming on and we will see you again in Australia 2019!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

In this episode, we catch up with one of our favorite people ever, Jasmin Haley! Jasmin is the founder/owner of Beyond the Prophy and Momgienists, a speaker, adjunct faculty, consultant, the list goes on and on. We talk about the many wonderful things she does for this profession and dive into something that is on most peoples minds these days, cultural sensitivity. We are lucky to have had her on again and can't wait to bring her back. Thank you so much Jasmin for being so great to us!

Reach out to her www.JasminHaley.com

http://www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/ddhnoright.aspx?id=23579&term=Jasmin

http://www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/ddhnoright.aspx?id=24667&term=Jasmin

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Welcome Sarah Murray to the podcast! Sarah is a UK based hygienist. In this episode we talk about the differences in education requirements, and dental therapy, how she met the Queen, and oh so much more! Read her profile below!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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In Sarah's own words, "As a clinical academic I am focused and committed to providing high quality academic and clinical teaching within ever challenging NHS and Higher Education environments. I have many years of experience of managing and teaching dental care professionals who are undertaking Diploma programmes in relation to Oral Health, with a registrable qualifications as Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists. I am also currently managing and teaching the Certificate in Oral Health Education programme, which is a distance learning programme, primarily targeted towards qualified Dental Nurses who wish to expand their knowledge and skills. In 2003 I was recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

I am a leading dental hygienist/therapist in the UK, with a substantial professional reputation gained over many years through working in collaboration with dental leaders and organisations. I was awarded the coveted title of 'Hygienist of the Year' in 2007 which is recognition by dental leaders. I work with a number of national organisations and professional bodies to promote dental hygienists and therapists both at undergraduate and post-registration level. (General Dental Council, Faculty of General Dental Practice Royal College of Surgeons UK).

I am a regular contributor to dental journals, particularly the Dental Health Journal, which is the the Journal of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy. I have also contributed a chapter to the 2nd edition of The Clinical Textbook of Dental Hygiene and Therapy published in the Spring of 2012."

Safety Plus demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Av0lDb-bQ

https://www.dentistry.co.uk/2017/01/16/dental-hygienist-dental-therapist-awarded-mbe/

We have, in this episode, one of our friends and an avid listener, Kate. Her story begins like most of ours, working away trying to improve peoples health. Then along came a whole bunch of dental professionals into her life via a podcast and changed the way she practiced. Through the experiences shared by our profession's elite, Kate has learned not only how to heal the mouth, but the hearts and minds of her patients. Her story is a real testament to the importance of continuing our education!

Zyn popularity is on the rise, shipping 12.7 million cans in 2018 and now 334 million cans. Chances are, you have had patients using these nicotine pouches so what does that mean for you? What should you be looking for and should you be concerned? Join Katrina Sanders as she answers all of our questions!

Resources:

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com 
Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

Ep 128

Interview starts minute 6ish

Machell Hudson, RDH, is the Director of Oral/Systemic Wellness for Granbury Dental Center and a Hygiene Consultant with Productive Dentist Academy. She also serves on the Marketing Board of AAOSH. Machell is certified in laser, trained in Productive Dentist Academy methods of productivity, attended the BaleDoneen Method Preceptorship. She fell in love with the dentistry at 24 when she became a dental assistant, though that career was short lived as she quit to attend dental hygiene school. She has worked as a hygienist for Dr. Bruce Baird at Granbury Dental Center for 10 years where she has applied her passion for hygiene and helping people. Machell feels blessed to have a job where she is able to positively impact the lives and health of her patients who she considers as family. When she is not buried in books studying the oral/systemic connection she can be found playing outside, walking her dog, or spending quality time with her son who she considers to be her biggest blessing. 

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Zirc, Because Time is Everything.

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Although this episode does not count for CE, head over to www.cezoom.com and check out our other episodes that count for CE! Be sure to thank the sponsor for the CE portion of most episodes by heading over to Paradise Dental Technology - www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

127 Ergonomics with Cindy Purdy

Interview starts around minute 20

Well this episode starts off with a bang, Michelle rants about a Facebook post, Andrew calls her stupid, then mayhem ensues. After which we have a nice calm educational discussion on ergonomics in our workplace!

Cindy Purdy is kind enough to join us on the podcast to discuss the dos and fonts of ergonomics in hygiene. She enjoys helping us extend our careers and has so much more to share than what we could cover in our short time. Please reach out to her with any questions or if you want her to come speak!

cpurdy@crownseating.com

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Zirc, Because Time is Everything.

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=1940&testid=1202

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Michelle and Andrew spent last week in Amsterdam attending EuroPerio9, one of the worlds leading conferences on periodontology! It was a trip to be remembered for sure!

In this episode, AToTH recaps some of their favorite parts about the conference and discuss the new periodontal classification system. You heard about it here first, folks!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Interview starts around 5:30

Andrew and Rafael talk about the DSO (Dental Support Organization) that Rafael works with. Rafael had invited Andrew (actually Andrew invited himself) over to Rafael's house for dinner and it was delicious. When started talking DSOs, we decided to record it.

Rafael aka MR RDH has been a practicing hygienist for many years. He is a leader in the guygienist community and with his company. We actually have recorded with him before, but lost it TWICE!

Please reach out if you have any further questions about DSOs and for job openings with his company http://www.amdpi.com/

Rrondon@amdpi.com

781 606 2130

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

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Zirc, Because Time is Everything.

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=1910&testid=1201

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Interview starts at 9:34

Dr Vogel joins us on AToTH to share about his business model and how we can be better about coding. He loves his implant only practice and his employees. He loves using his team to the fullest of their abilities. Please see attached PowerPoint that he shares with all of us. This powerpoint can be found by following the CE Test link below. Also please visit his website www.robertvogeldds.com

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com Zirc believes in helping you work smarter, not harder through organization and tools that allow you to perform your job to the fullest!

The special offer for this episode is:

• Mr. thirsty – Special offer: Free trial kit to first 5 listeners. Promo Code: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO FIND OUT!!!
• • This promo code is too precious to share here, we only want our TRUE listeners to have first shot at this!

Zirc, Because Time is Everything.

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Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit - https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=1894&testid=1200

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

Episode 123 - Lasers in Dentistry pt 2 with Nicole Fortune

Interview begins at 6:45

In this episode we build upon our knowledge from last episode. Nicole shares her experiences with laser and their relation with implants. She also shares some of her thoughts on perioscopes and all of the other tools she gets to use. She is a wealth of knowledge and loves to share. You can find her in the Dental Implants Uncovered facebook group or email her at Nicky.F@hotmail.com She is available to speak at your next event!

She also wanted to be clear on one point. She messaged us later to add, "Hi again. I'm thinking back on your question if it matters more which laser you use or the operator. I'm not sure I answered well enough. Different lasers are better for different tasks. However the operator is a key factor. The right tool in the wrong hands could be a disaster." Thanks for the clarification Nicole!

Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, and many of our episodes, Zirc! www.zirc.com The special offer for this episode is:

• Trays & Covers –  Special offer: 4+1 on same tray or same cover (Limit 1 per person). Promo Code: B4G1TC

Thank you also to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episodes CE credits!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=1868&testid=1187

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Be sure to thank the sponsor for CE for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences!

122 Jeanette Miranda talks Lasers in Dentistry!

Interview begins around minute - 6:10

In this episode we learn the foundational principals of lasers in dentistry.

Jeanette Miranda is a practicing hygienist in South Dakota and has been using lasers for years! She has seen some amazing clinical results and has a great knowledge that she shares with others. Feel free to contact her if you have more questions or thoughts.

JKMRDH@gmail.com

Hygiene Advantage Consulting firm - contact her if you need her help!

Academy of Laser Dentistry - http://www.laserdentistry.org/

A special thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Zirc!

• Trays & B-Lok Covers – Special offer: 50% off Locking cover with purchase of Flat tray (Limit 1 per person) Promo code: ATOTH50 WWW.ZIRC.COM

A special thank you also to our sponsor for the CE portion of this podcast, Paradise Dental Technologies or known throughout the dental world as PDT www.pdtdental.com See information below on how to redeem CE for this episode.

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=1827&testid=1182

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121 How recall systems keep you employed!

Interview starts around minute 15

Today's interview is with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Callforce - a company that takes the hassle out of getting your overdue patients back into your chairs! Cory shares some pretty staggering statistics, you won't want to miss this episode!

getcallforce.com

cory@getcallforce.com

Cory's direct line: 801-901-3816

This episode is brought to you in part by Zirc www.zirc.com

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120 Mentorship Roundtable

Interview starts at minute 8:40

This episode discusses the importance of mentorship and the general profession of dental hygiene in alternative settings. We also tackle social media etiquette and boosting your presence

Roundtable Participants

Machelle Galloway, Kristine Berry, Emily Boge, Ambet Auger, and our friend Jackie.

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• • Benefits of a resin head: lens is flush with the mirror frame – no debris build up can occur! Stainless steel rhodium mirrors can end up rusting and looking gross over time. No galvanic shock on patient. Autoclavable. Antimicrobial protection – no mold or rust! Lightweight for the practitioner.

www.zirc.com Thank you Zirc for your continued support of the podcast and the profession!

Today, on this episode, we have Shianne and Lindsay. Both are hygienists who work for our buddy Dr. Bilal Saib at Chapel Hill Advanced Dentistry. They share their experiences and advice working with Glycine Airflow/Polishing (whatever we are supposed to call it these days) in a prosths-focused office.

Special thanks to Eden for doing our intro and outro!

Our sponsor for this episode is Zirc. Mirror Magic – Special offer: BOGO on mirror magic trial kit (limit 1 per person) Promo code: ATOTHMM

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THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit!

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This episode is dedicated to the memory of Herman Hudson, Michelle's grandfather who recently passed away.

In this episode, Amanda Hill brings the question about pay and its relationship to employee retention. Do you have a price that would keep you working in a difficult situation? Would you get paid less to work in a great office? Hear this part 1 of 2 and find out her thoughts!

Resources:

Amandahillrdh.com

@amandahillrdh on FB, Insta and Linked In

Dr Alan Mead

Interview starts around minute 13

In this episode we welcome Dr. Alan Mead of The Dental Hacks Podcast and also his solo podcast, the Alan Mead Experience. While talking about podcasting with him is always enjoyable, this time we get down to a topic he is very passionate about - Addiction.

We discuss his experiences and lean on his expertise in the topic to learn so much good stuff. Thanks again Dr. Mead!

Contact Alan - Alan@meadfamilydental.com

Our sponsor for this episode is Zirc. Don't forget to use the discount code ATOTH10 to save $10 on a pack of 12 mirrors at www.zirc.com

Zirc Crystal HD mirrors makes all the difference to the working clinician. Relieve eye strain and enhance your ergonomics through crystal clear reflections with Crystal HD mirrors by Zirc!

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

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Interview Starts at 5:00

Dr. Joshua Wren, DMD is a board-certified pediatric dentist who has a passion for learning and discovering the best ways to treat his patients. He enjoys sharing that information with anyone who wants to hear it. He is available for speaking and would be a great guest for your study club or conference. He can be reached by heading over to his website http://www.pediatricdentalce.com/

In this episode, we cover some of the topics below:

At what age do we start seeing children?

What are the most common procedures you find yourself doing - what are the root causes?

Nutrition/Diet

What education tools/techniques do you use for patient education - do you feel like the message is being heard?

What are common restorative products used - Alloy vs Composite vs GI/RMGI - how do you determine what to use

Rubber dam use?

How do you select if a patient needs GA or not? Do you handle those cases yourself?

Are there any new or emerging thoughts/products/techniques we should know about?

SDF??

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