A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Dr. Chris Salierno, DDS discusses how profit should not be a dirty word in dentistry. He shows that a practice that is more profitable is able to attract and retain team members, invest in technology to better serve their patients, and be more charitable to those most in need. He explains that fortunately, we can maximize profit without sacrificing quality of care. In this episode you'll examine how businesses can accidentally hemorrhage money. You'll focus our teams on delivering the best care possible without sacrificing our bottom line. Learning Objectives: Using gross profit margin to evaluate our procedure mix Exploring ways to become more efficient in delivering care Reviewing key metrics for a fiscally healthy practice https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about why it's important for us to not only look at an indication, but the implications for why a dental implant would need to be placed in a dental patient's mouth. Quotes: "I think many of us in the dental profession have viewed dental implants as the more expensive option when it comes to tooth replacement. " "I implore you to consider, if this patient has high caries rate, has significant tooth structure loss because of decay, has a high decay rate because of low salivary flow, high cariogenic diet, gerd or acid reflux, maybe an eating disorder etc. These are individuals who are in a constant acidic state. Are these individuals that we can readily trust that the abutment teeth are going to be able to sustain long term?" Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Gómez-de Diego, R., Romero-Pérez, M. J., Cutando-Soriano, A., & López-Valverde-Centeno, A. (2014). Indications and contraindications of dental implants in medically compromised patients: update. Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal, 19(5), €483

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined Kristin Goodfellow, RDH to talk about OraCare and the Cellerant Hygiene Award they won for their Health Rinse. Kristin shares what makes OraCare special and some programs they have in place that make OraCare as a company stand out. Episode Highlights Voting: How it works Kristins Background OraCare Health Rinse vs. Chlorhexidine OraCare Cares Links https://www.oracareproducts.com/oracare-health-rinse.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tftc6sjF2eQ https://www.oracareproducts.com/oracarecares.html Contact Kristin: [email protected] Cell 304-641-6774

If you haven't caught on by now, Andrew is a big fan of podcasts and podcasting! On this TIPisode turned mini-episode Andrew shares some history of where podcasting has come, and where it is going, highlighting dental podcasts! Join us at ADA SmileCon where we will be podcasting Friday October 14th 11:15am - 12:15pm https://www.ada.org/education/smilecon/registration

This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Dr. Robert Pauley discusses how Intraoral scanners can impact your prosthetic design phase and increase collaboration with your dental lab technicians. Dr. Pauley outlines the full workflow start to finish with navigated surgery for better implant placement. This Episode Counts for Self-Study CE: Take the Quiz HERE Learning Objectives: Discuss the utilization of intraoral scanners during immediate prosthetic design phase and final impression Understand the importance of collaboration with dental lab technicians Discuss the importance of a cosmetic blueprint when developing your prosthetic driven implant treatment plan Review the clinical evidence including patient and clinician benefits of navigated surgery for simple and complex implant cases https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. we share an episode where Tom begins a new series that focuses on dietary supplements! View the whole series on our YouTube Channel! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined Brooke Crouch, RDH, Hayley Buckner, RDH and Arika Olijar to talk to us about the not one, not two, but THREE Cellerant Awards given to Elevate Oral Care. Episode Highlights Voting: How it works Winning products Links https://www.elevateoralcare.com/ https://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/AdvantageArrest https://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/Allday https://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/FluoriMax

On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about Xerostomia and the relief provided through GC America Dry Mouth Gel! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights What is Xerostomia Long Term Relief Dry Mouth Gel Quotes "Most patients don't realize they have xerostomia." "When our patients are struggling with xerostomia it can reduce their quality of life overall." "Water only provides temporary relief." Links https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Dry_Mouth_Gel/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com Amber Auger: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/

On this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Alyssa Delgado, RDH at RDH Under One Roof conference to talk about diode lasers and local anesthesia! Special Thank You to our guest co-host Erika Flateau for joining us on this interview and others! Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights Keys to success Propelling yourself through negative feedback Starting a business: The unexpected Diode Lasers Pre-Procedural Use Coding Local Anesthesia Patient and clinician procedure Why did you choose this Prilocaine - The Underused Wildcard A Message to students and new grads Quotes "I used that negative feedback to propel myself with my career into places that I would not have gone otherwise." "The nitty gritty of starting a business was easier than I thought it would be." "Balancing all of the balls in the air, and being a one woman show has been the biggest challenge, and learning when to say yes, and when to say no to opportunities." "The no's are there to make room to further your yes's." "When you look at SRP alone with a diode laser it wins every time, even 3 months after the therapy." "The research is there if your are looking at the right thing, you should look at the bacteria, that is where it shines." "I've seen the laser do a fantastic job of reducing the microbial count pre-procedure." "Anatomical variation can be so intimidating but for me I look at it as an opportunity to learn, and use your tactile sensitivity." "Ask yourself why you chose the particular anesthetic that you did and evaluate your why." "If you feel stagnant in your career, seek out more information and challenge yourself to see what is out there. Greatness is on the other side of your comfort zone." Links: @mrsalyssardh on Instagram [email protected]

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about the prescription Paxlovid and some associated side effects such as dysgeusia. Quotes: "It's an oral antiviral pill that can be taken at home to help keep high risk patients from getting sick and needing to be hospitalized." "This additive product is called Ritonavir, and this is an added medicament that is applied to a lot of different antiretroviral drugs." "Be sure if you have a patient who has taken paxlovid that you are inquiring about if they're still experiencing Dysgeusia, and if so, how it is that they're managing it." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Brooks, J. K., Song, J. H., & Sultan, A. S. (2022). Paxlovid‐associated dysgeusia.Oral Diseases

On this week's TIPisode we are joined by Senior Director of Global Sales and Clinician Professional Development at DEXIS Imaging, Jordan Reiss. In September you will hear 4 of the 34 educational sessions from DEXIS Days on your AToTH podcast feed. Take advantage of the incredible speakers highlighting a variety of topics across the dental industry through this educational CE opportunity through DEXIS. Sign up for the month-Long Series of No-Cost Virtual Educational Events HERE: https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined at RDH Under One Roof by Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Jessica Atkinson, RDH to take it back to hygiene school and refresh our memory about embryology! Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights You CAN love embryology Embryology 101 in 25 min Quotes "You can't get nerdier than embryology." "You can recognize embryology every single day in your practice." "Embryology makes you a better clinician." "Those primary 20 little buds turn into our dentition." "Dental papilla turns into dentin and pulp." "Love might be a stretch…I would have learned." "When you can make it the most ridiculous, they will remember it." "So much happens in that first 12 weeks, at the end of those 12 weeks we are developing teeth which blows my mind." "Your teeth will move until they meet a buddy." Links Email Melissa: [email protected] Email Jessica: [email protected]

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focused on endocrine pharmacology, today discussing adrenal corticosteroids! If you want to listen to all episodes in the endocrine series head to our Youtube Page, Instagram or Website! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified #pharmacology #dentalpharmacology #rdh #dental #dentalhygiene #studentrdh #dentalhygienist #rdhlife #futurerdh

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at RDH Under One Roof to celebrate the Cellerant Award Recipient, EMS. EMS was recognized this year for their AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master. On this episode Andrew talks with Dr. Sarah Balaster and Katie Schiller, RDH about guided biofilm therapy. Episode Highlights Love at first use Katies personal experience Assisted Hygiene Model Steps of GBT Recall Results Links https://www.ems-dental.com/en Melissa Obrotka, BA, RDH, ICP [email protected] (845) 799-0956

Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about tales from RDH's who have temped! Episode Highlights - Weird Temp Stories from your hosts - Stories from Rant members Links: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Doug Thompson and return guest co-host Machell Hudson, RDH! Dr. Thompson talks to us about how he uses integrative dentistry in his practice to ensure that he and his team do the best they can to control the patients oral microbiome and reduce disease. Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode https://www.cezoom.com/events/?test=yes&courseid=11698&testid=2669 Episode Highlights Dr. Thompsons Background Integrative Dentistry Kois Salivary Diagnostics Wellness Dentistry Network Monetizing Quotes "Some of these microbes travel around the body and cause other problems." "We are now up to 57 systemic diseases caused by oral pathogens." "We in the dental field need to be thinking about controlling the oral microbiome, if we could get a handle on that we wouldn't have so many sick people." "I can't tell you how many times patients tell me that they have never been evaluated this way before." "If yeast and viruses are new to you as a hygienist, read the recent research." "Yeast is a beast." "These biofilm diseases are not easy to manage, you need to know your treatment plan and how you are going to present it to the patient." "Empower your team, and turn them loose and let them monetize it for you." "This is the future of dentistry." Links [email protected] https://www.koiscenter.com/ OraRisk® Candida https://www.oraldna.com/test/ocanspgx/ https://wellnessdentistrynetwork.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of evaluation codes, you may know them as exam codes, but spoiler, that isn't the correct term! Pay attention guys because these codes could boost your production and put more $ in your pockets! Quotes: "Let me just be really clear here, you're going to be billing it out under the dentist most of the time." "You'll have to make sure that it's in your contract whether or not you get it." "So the pitfalls with evaluations is that most carriers are going to only cover two per year, and some carriers are more specific in that they'll do one every six months." Links: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about repetitive use injuries and reducing repetitive motions that may cause injury. This TIPisode is sponsored by Air Techniques! Learn more about their products at https://www.airtechniques.com/en/ Links https://www.posturepros.net/ https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/ https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Crystal Spring, RDH in an interview with guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH. Crystal talks to us about the importance of medical and dental integration as it relates to the oral-systemic link. She shares about the work that she does through Smiles Across Montana and how you can identify foundations to support your own nonprofit through grants. We share Crystals Passion for access to care, and access to GOOD care for all patients. Her work is truly inspiring and we are so thankful to have her on! This episode has FREE CE ! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the course for this episode here. Episode Highlights Dental Medical Integration Public Health is Superior Health Teledentistry Grant Writing Access Quotes "We might be the only healthcare provider that a patient sees." "We work with nursing students at our clinic." "We strive to see our patients 3x per year." "I don't like that Americans need to stand in line to get preventative treatment." "I have been so proud of so many dentists that have worked with us." "I've never been told no when I asked someone if they wanted to be a part of our program." "We are not trying to put the local dentists out of business, that is not our goal at all." "Just because you are in a situation where you don't have access to care, doesn't mean you don't deserve good care." Links [email protected] [email protected] https://www.smilesacrossmontana.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around Peri-Implant soft and hard tissue deficiencies, today discussing maintaining implants. Quotes: "We now know that dental implants, just like natural teeth, certainly can fail. And in fact, if we are not maintaining the periodontium around a dental implant the likelihood that this implant could fail and fail very quickly due to progressive disease is very high." "The first piece of research indicates that nonmetal scalers and rubber cups are not effective for implant debridement. " Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

On this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at RDH Under One Roof with Tanya Dunlap from Perio Protect to share about their Non-Invasive Perio Tray which was selected as a winner of the Cellerant Hygiene Award this year! Episode Highlights How Perio Protect Started Internal Peripheral Seal Hydrogen Peroxide - Killer of Biofilm Pressure in the Tray - Oxygen Therapy Impact of the Pandemic- Patient Health and Wellness Our Ops are Chronic Oral Wound Centers Links 314-256-0772 Providers.perioprotect.com [email protected]

This TIPisode is brought to you in part by GC America! We are joined by Mr.RDH, Rafael Rondon, RDH. Rafael talks to us about caries risk assessment protocols. Episode Highlights Caries Assessment The Why Child Assessments Medication Interactions MI Paste and MI Paste Plus MI Paste Kids Links: GC America: www.gcamerica.com ADA Forms: https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/resources/public-programs/give-kids-a-smile/gkas_caries_risk_assessment_forms.pdf?rev=4b2191e7b6a4485aa0dbe6455cc00512&hash=431971C5061B2EF093A33C43E3BC59B5 Mr. RDH Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597081893837067

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business. There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 2 of 2, make sure you listen to part 1! Episode Highlights Processing the Bad Being a Thought Leader Effective Communication Dental Groups Quotes "Turn it from something that happened to you, to something that happened for you." "Being a leader isn't time management, it is energy management." "We can't just sit back and complain about a dentist or office manager if they are not communicating with us, we need to communicate that with them." "You don't have to have a specific title to lead, sometimes it just takes one person." "I think groups are a really good thing for the industry." Links @hygienistinheels on Instagram [email protected] @cezoom on Instagram [email protected] https://www.cezoom.com/ https://www.joyfullpeople.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around Peri-Implant soft and hard tissue deficiencies, today discussing Peri-Implant failure. Quotes: "Remember, when we talk about peri-implant failure, it's critical for us as clinicians to ensure that we are assessing potential challenges that could be in the soft or the hard tissues around a dental implant." "Research now is telling us that dental implants have 80% less attachment apparatus around them when compared with teeth." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

On this TIPisode we are joined by Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C to talk about blood pressure. Johnson covers what blood pressure numbers mean, how to set an appropriate environment for taking blood pressure, what uncontrolled hypertension can lead to, red flag numbers to be aware of, and modifiable lifestyle changes we can make. This is a great refresher of why it is important for us to be evaluating our patients blood pressures! Johnson's Email: [email protected] Phillipines Episode: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/listen/we-went-to-the-philippines/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in person at RDH Under One Roof by Brooke Crouch and guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH! Brooke talks to us about Sjogren's, xerostomia and dry mouth sharing solutions she implements and recommends to her patients to find relief. This episode has FREE CE (Coming Soon)! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the course for this episode here. Episode Highlights Meet Erika Sjogren's Essential Products Quotes "When you are diagnosed with one autoimmune disorder you are 4x more likely to be diagnosed with another." "I've never had a cavity, ever, but I do all the things to prevent it." "Some people accept that they are going to lose their teeth, they think that is the progression of Sjogrens, but it doesn't have to be." "I give myself a fluoride varnish treatment every 3 months because I am high risk." "With low salivary flow you are not clearing food debris." "Most patients with dry mouth suffer from dry throat as well, which is tricky." Links Erika's Email: [email protected] Brooke's Email: [email protected]

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focusing on Opioids, today highlighting the adverse affects of opioid analgesics. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we welcome back Angie Stone, RDH live at RDH Under One Roof to talk to us about the most recent clinical study from LISTERINE, sharing some fascinating data around the use of the LISTERINE Cool Mint Oral Rinse. Episode Highlights Angie's Background Preventing Alzheimers Oral Microbiome: What we Know Dental Prophylaxis: Impact on the Oral Microbiome Bacteria Timeline Limitations of Prophylaxis Controlling Biofilm: The shift from Good to Bad Brush, Floss AND RINSE Diet and Glycemic Control Highest Risk Populations Show me the Science Post op Instructions Quotes "The world is always preparing you for your next step." "We've got to think about our brains and prevention." "We need to elevate this whole thing and stop saying 'you have a little plaque here', and start talking about what is actually happening in the mouth and oral microbiome." "When our patients leave our chair their mouths are as clean as it is ever going to be." "We have to help our patients if we are going to help them get their oral microbiome under control." "In 48 hours that bacteria is under the gumline and that is when the party really gets started." "We shouldn't be clearing all of the bacteria, because there are some good guys." "The more we leave that biofilm uninterrupted that is when the bad bacteria start to come in." "The magic happens when you add an antimicrobial aspect to that process." "Antibiotics can wipe out all the good guys, in addition to the bad guys which we don't want." "A recent clinical study demonstrated that LISTERINE Antiseptic is 4.6X more effective than floss for sustained supragingival plaque reduction.*Flossing by a dental hygienist. Sustained supragingival plaque reduction after a dental prophylaxis." "The antimicrobial keeps the biofilm thin and none of the bad bacteria can live in it." Links: https://www.listerineprofessional.com/ LISTERINE Clinical Study https://jdh.adha.org/content/96/3

On this TIPisode we are joined by conference junkee, Jennifer Stanley, RDH for a live recording at RDH Under One Roof! Jennifer talks to us about the reasons you need to be attending conferences in person and the value it provides to us as clinicians.Episode Highlights Guest Hygienist Gadget Girl RDH Value of In-Person Conferences Networking Introverts don't be afraid! SWAG Quotes "I joke that I am a complete dental nerd and conference junkee." "There is nothing like the energy of a dental conference." "You get to learn new products and see what is out there and find what makes you passionate within the career of dental hygiene." "The world isn't going to change for you working in your one little room in your one little op." "Your mind naturally opens, the energy and positivity is infectious." "If you want to have a long career you need to look at saddle stools, and devices that assist with aerosol management." Links: Gadget Girl Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754178308080842

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Susan Maples and Machell Hudson, RDH to discuss being an integrative healthcare provider and partner, healthy diet, communicating with your patients about their diet (spoiler: It is okay to say poop shoots and farts) and so much more. Dr. Susan Maples has a wealth of knowledge and we thank Machell Hudson for bringing yet another AMAZING guest to the podcast. Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights Dr. Susan Maples Background What does it mean to be an Integrative Healthcare Provider Children's Hands-On Learning Lab Letters to Physicians Fiber is your friend Quotes "45% off Dr. Maple's practice is physician referral which is a rarity that doesn't happen overnight." "I was a young rebel for the cause." "I am going to use all my creativity and integrative skills to build a community where patients are involved in their care, and we build a wellness system around them." "The way that we all dream of practicing, Dr. Susan Maples is doing it." "We don't only want to be healthcare providers, but healthcare partners." "If it comes in a box or a bag, leave it at the store, it isn't a treat, it's a cheat." "Half of us are insulin resistant, which is silly, it is 100% preventable." "If you are eating this way it is not a matter of if you will be insulin resistant, it is when you will be." "There is research that when we use normal language with our patients we get better success." "44 of our patients are now dentists." "I don't need an intraoral camera, I have lights and loupes but the patient needs it, they need to explore their own mouth." "Stop polishing, throwing a toothbrush in a bag and counting your dollars." Links Email Dr. Maples: [email protected] Brave Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Parent-Raising-Healthy-Against/dp/1950476340/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G53UBRCZV41N&keywords=The+brave+parent&qid=1658261272&sprefix=the+brave+paren%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of code D9993 which is part of the suite of dental case management codes. D9993 specifically relates to motivational interviewing, a very helpful skill to possess in the op! Quotes: "Motivational Interviewing is patient centered, personalized counseling using methods such as motivational interviewing to identify and modify behaviors interfering with positive oral health outcomes." "Unfortunately, you don't find a lot of reimbursement for these unless it is a public health system like maybe the VA or Indian health services or some Medicaid plans." Links: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/ Chew On This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com/

Today on A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and Crystal Spring, RDH for a special bonus episode where they dive into portability, respect for hygiene and the profession, labor shortages and so much more! This episode is made possible by Pulpdent. A company that truly values the work that we do as hygienists and prioritizes innovation to help make our jobs easier! Check out their Embrace line and be sure to enter the "Summer of Embrace" promotion at https://www.pulpdent.com/summer/ Episode Highlights Pulpdent, An Early Adopter The Labor Shortage Do Hygienists Chase Money? Pulpdent Respects us ALL How Are We Being Educated Quotes "I do know that hygienists are only willing to work in the right setting, they are pickier about office standard." "RDH behind your name alone does not guarantee you will be paid top dollar, what else are you bringing to the table." "I am investing in myself, even when my employer won't." "The pandemic woke the world up to the importance of oral hygiene." "You may be able to move from one state to the next, but that doesn't change what you are allowed to do in that state." "Those of us that have licenses in multiple states view this differently." "I am not against the idea, but I am against the way it is being rolled out." "Pulpdent is one of those companies that respects hygienists, they respect women and they respect diversity." "Respect what I do, I don't just clean teeth." "Pulpdent doesn't have to value hygienists the way they do, they invest a lot of money to support the RDH." "Once upon a time people became a hygienist because they wanted to help people, and then people started becoming hygienists because they wanted to make a little more money." Links https://www.pulpdent.com/prevention/ https://www.pulpdent.com/summer/

Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about stories from our guest hosts and RDH Ranters about most embarrassing moments in the op! From farts, to ripped pants and flashed patients this episode covers it all! Episode Highlights - Embarrassing Stories from our Guest-Hosts - Stories from RDH Ranters Most Embarrassing Moments Links: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH about Meth Mouth. Sharing information on how the use of methamphetamines impacts your patients oral health and the signs to look for! This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights Dr. Brown's background What is Meth Mouth How is it different from sugar decay? Addiction stages Signs and symptoms Pharmacology Treatment planning Refer your patients Quotes "My first patient was 20 years old and when he opened his mouth I gasped, because his mouth was devastated. Teeth that were black and broken." "What I was seeing was decay, but it looked different." "I began peppering my patients with questions, how do you get this drug, where do you get it, how much does it cost, how does it make you feel, and I began to develop hypotheses on how the drug was impacting decay." "I knew when I walked in the door for my Masters that I would walk out an expert on Meth Mouth and that I would write my thesis on it." "Those who were smoking the drug had an increased rate of decay." "These are patients that are in our chairs, 1 out of every 10 individuals in the United states has a substance use disorder." "The pharmacology explains everything!" "We need to treat our patients for who they are, not one and done." Links www.DrRonniBrown.com Text 22828 with "astateofdecay" Toll Free Substance Abuse Number: 1800-662-HELP Linked In Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH - Book Author A State of Decay: Your Dental Guide to Understanding and Treating "Meth Mouth" Kindle Edition @astateofdecaybook on Instagram

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around dental implants, today discussing new findings that have come down from our friends at the American Academy of Periodontology around what we understand about the etiology of hard and soft tissue deficiencies at dental implants. Quotes: "So this is where they have developed a very specific diagnostic classification system where we as clinicians are expected to understand the etiology of these deficiencies, and based on these understandings, then build out strategies to correct these deficiencies. These deficiencies will fall either into soft tissue deficiencies or hard tissue deficiencies." "So when we take a look at some of these conditions, and these, of course, are all of the conditions that can impact the success of a dental implant even before the implant is placed. Things like tooth loss, periodontitis, even things like trauma from tooth extraction, endodontic infections, longitudinal root factors, trauma, bony height, and even systemic diseases can deeply impact the ability for a dental implant to be successful." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about the Saliva Check Buffer Kit and why we need it in are routine to properly assess our patients! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights Resting Saliva Viscosity pH Assess Solutions Quotes "We always want to see that watery clear saliva." "We are testing the acidity of the saliva which is essential for determining the patient's risk for decay." "The goal is to alter that biofilm environment to work for the patient, and not against them." "We also want to be testing the pathogens that the patient has." Links https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/Saliva_Check_BUFFER/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com Amber Auger: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business. There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 1 of 2. Episode Highlights The Journey An example for our kids Celebrating our team How to be a strong leader The challenges Quotes "Who starts their business in the middle of a pandemic? I do!" "I'm going to build this software company, stay home, and go to the pool with my kids, that is not what happened." "I need to know how my team members like to receive love, a team member may prefer a hand written thank you, over a bonus." "We need to celebrate the 99% and forget the 1%." "Being a parent has helped me be a better boss." "No matter how good of a communicator we are, we may not communicate in the right way, or at the right time." "Sometimes I come home from work and I don't want to make one more decision, I am done." "As a team member we sometimes do not assume the best in others." "You are right the money is coming into the practice, but it is going right back out, don't be a diva, if you want money, you need to work harder." Links https://www.cezoom.com/ https://www.joyfullpeople.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around dental implants, today diving into peri-implantitis. Quotes: "They describe peri-implantitis as a pathological condition that occurs in the tissues that surround the dental implant, beginning with inflammation around that peri-implant connective tissue, and then, of course, progressing into loss of supportive bone." "At the histological level, when we compare peri-implantitis sites to periodontitis sites, we actually find that there are higher inflammatory lesions around peri-implantitis sites." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri-implant health, peri-implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Heather Jackson from Dentsply Sirona to talk to us about clear aligner therapy and how to implement it into our office. We don't give the importance that is deserved to ortho, learn why ortho deserves our focus in this episode, and how to express the importance to your patients so they understand. Big thank you to Dentsply Sirona for sponsoring this episode and to Heather for educating us about the importance of ortho and the solution of clear aligner therapy. Episode Highlights Heather's background Keep your teeth for life The fit Scanners and obstacles OraCheck Contraindications Communication SureSmile Quotes "It is our understanding that hygienists get very little, if any ortho training." "I didn't know that this was a space where we could help patients keep their natural dentition for life." "I felt as a parent that brackets and wires were not the right choice." "Is it really the appliance that is treating the patient, or is it you Doc?" "It isn't a matter of if, it is a matter of when for having a digital scanner in every office." "OraCheck allows the patient to verify what they heard you say, but they can see it." "80% of us are visual learners, us being able to show them engages the patient in the discovery." "You have this intimate situation 8-10 times a day where you can educate and your patients can own the change." "There are patients 4 years old with aligners to treat pre-sleep and opening arches and patients 92 that are only treating the lower anterior." "We would love to think that our doctors can do anything, but we need to make sure that the right people are doing the right things and manipulating the technology properly." "Clinical Studies have shown if we put your teeth in proper occlusion that they will last you longer… How long do you want to keep these teeth?" "Identify the problem, discuss the consequences if the problem goes untreated, and provide the patient with solutions." "We have a whole digital lab team that reviews every therapeutic model and record set that you send in and set up the treatment plan based on the Doctors prescription and they know what are plausible results." "Clinically you can get more done with these aligners in a short period of time." Links https://suresmileu.com/public https://www.suresmile.com/en-us/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about caring for our bodies, and preventing repetitive use injuries from our suction. This TIPisode is sponsored by Zirc Dental Products! Learn more about their products at https://www.zirc.com/stephanie Remember Mr. Thirsty and Pink Petal help your patients and will help you with your ergonomics! Links https://www.zirc.com/stephanie Get your Free Mr. Thirsty One-Step! Thanks Zirc!!!! https://www.posturepros.net/ https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/ https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Brianne Novaes to talk about how to improve your body's health to aid in having a long healthy career because simply stretching, strengthening or practicing ergonomics alone won't do it, you need balance amongst all three! Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more from Stephanie be sure to check out her TIPisodes with us. Episode Highlights Stretching vs Strengthening Bulk: The Myth Muscles to focus on Brianne's Program Quotes "Your muscles are like rubber bands." "Stretching is a portion of the puzzle but some are strengthening and ergonomics." "As women we are not going to get bulky, we don't have the testosterone." "Just because it is a kettlebell does not mean you are strength training." "Inbalance are when your muscles are not equal in strength and length." "Nobody wants to be a dental hunchback." "If you are having pain in your back, it could be coming from your knee or neck or elsewhere in your body." "Uncomfortable is different from discomfort." "Once you build muscle it is just about maintaining it." "There is so much noise out there in the fitness industry, the portion of what is right is very small." "If you are looking to go to yoga to improve your imbalances, it isn't going to happen." Links https://www.builtbybrianne.com/program www.builtbybrianne.com/ @Builtbybianne

Did you know that on our Instagram, Facebook and Youtube you can find all of our videos with Tom Viola covering Fast Facts about Pharmacology. His most recent series focuses on cannabis. Here is a sneak peak of episode one of the series where Tom focuses on cannabinoids and receptors in the human body. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by your host, Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about leadership! This episode is applicable to everyone but will be especially beneficial for those that are on the path to leadership. Episode Highlights Non traditional paths Don't be afraid to be you Be patient Metrics of improvement Where to find inspiration Don't be petty 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 [email protected] AToTH Episodes For FREE CE AToTH Instagram AToTH Facebook AToTH Website

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Nidhi Taneja who speaks to us about mindfulness and meditation in the dental space. This is a new concept to Andrew and may be for many of you. In this episode Dr. Taneja breaks down the basics of how you can implement mindfulness practices into your daily routines. Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more from Stephanie be sure to check out her TIPisodes with us. This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights Mindfulness - Getting started How Dr. Taneja was exposed Childhood exposure 3 Thought Categories What is mindfulness? RAIN: Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture Quality vs. Quantity Quotes "I love being silent and being with myself." "You can take a pause and just go over your day." "This is not something that just happens, I am not in a state of mindfulness all the time." "Categorize your thoughts into three categories, helpful, useful, or waste." "Every activity can be mindful." "Nurture sometimes can look like no treatment, or giving them all the tools." "If we are judging the experience we or our patients are going through it doesn't work the same way." "The better we get at recognizing our feelings the better we get at pausing, which is allowing our feelings." "Noone is making a mistake intentionally, there is a reason behind it." "The best kind of meditation is the one that you will do." "Our childhood experience does matter in getting mindfulness implemented." "This is a tool that is wholly dependent on us as individuals and not on our circumstances or surroundings." "In every patient there is a child." Links www.nurturesmiles.com Dr. Nidhi on Instagram @Dr.nidhitaneja

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. Tom talks to us about Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth highlighting solutions available for your patients. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today.

Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about the Drama with Diva co-hygienists. Episode Highlights - Am I the drama? - Diva stories from the RDH Rant Facebook group - Our Hosts personal diva stories Links: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Kimberly Boggs Kline, RDH to talk about transitioning from a career in clinical dental hygiene, to a sales career. Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more from Stephanie be sure to check out her TIPisodes with us. Episode Highlights - Kim's Background - The decision to leave the op - Salaries - The work life balance - The Cons - Keep Learning Quotes "I always wanted to live and work in a community I could give back to." "So on the weekends I sold dog food at pet stores to get sales experience." "Full time sales is pretty comparable to full time hygiene salary wise." "In hygiene you are done when you go home, but in sales it isn't like that." "I am responsible for 300 offices, so typically I see my offices once a quarter." "There is a lot of crossover of skills from clinical to sales." "Every hygienist should work in retail, food and beverage, work for a DSO and then decide where they want to be." "You have to keep growing with your profession and do the best you can." "I am so willing to help those that want to help themselves." Links: [email protected]

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of codes D6080 and D6081 highlighting when these codes should be used, the difference between them and some helpful information to know in your practice regarding these codes! Links: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/ Chew On This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about the connection between stress and pain. Special thank you to our friends at Zirc Dental Products for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about the Color Method from Zirc here: https://www.zirc.com/stephanie Links https://www.posturepros.net/ https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/ https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Machell and Andrew have a reunion of sorts from an episode they recorded at Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting with Dr. Mark Cannon. Dr. Cannon joins us for another episode to discuss the oral microbiome as it relates to airway health. This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights - The skin is attached to the body - The WHY - Go a level deeper with your patients - Diet - Don't trust half of what you read - Pillars of health - Education adjuncts - Airway issues and the consequences - The robbing of excellence - The importance of education Quotes "You are the most important people in health care right now, you have the greatest opportunity and responsibility." "The oral microbiome or gateway is essential to your health, period." "To me it is like a beautiful landscape portrait where you look at all the systems that work together, all life is connected." "Just because it is there, doesn't mean it is evil." "When you are performing a debridement, you are just removing the surace stuff, you are not getting your scaler into the cells, the number one thing you have in your arsenal is education." "We have to exercise and have the right diet to have a healthy microbiome." "We can't always trust what we read, SHOCK." "What they are doing at home is even more important than what we are doing in our practices." "You have to hit the patient on so many fronts that you can't do it in one appointment, they are only going to absorb 1/30th of it, you have to use adjuncts like tear sheets." "When patients leave I covered what I needed to cover, and let them know what we are going to cover at the next appointment." "If you don't know what is normal, how do you know what is abnormal." Links: https://www.drmarklcannon.com/ AAOSH: https://www.aaosh.org/