A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - read the disclaimer as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Few hygienists want to bring politics into the office, but the truth is that if you want to make lasting changes to the profession, then you need to work with the legislators who pass state and federal laws. The guest for this week's A Tale of Two Hygienists has firsthand working with the legislative movers and shakers. Matt Crespin is the associate director for the Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin, former president of American Dental Hygienists Association, and a hygienist himself, but you might be more familiar with him in his role as host of the Your Official ADHA Podcast, which you can find on our very own Dental Podcast Network! In this episode, Matt discusses the importance of coalition-building, explains how he maintains his positivity and lays out how to create a state-level position for ensuring compliance from clinics and programs across the board. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 10:32 - What Matt finds so rewarding about hosting the ADHA podcast. - Matt's "chance to breathe" after finishing his tenure as ADHA president and what he enjoys doing now that he no longer has as many responsibilities. - How legislation impacts whether or not hygienists can educate in schools. - Looking at how clinics and programs are vetted, step by step. - The key advantage of working together in a state health coalition. - Who hygienists should contact and work with if they want lasting legislative changes. - The events and meetups that listeners looking to engage with their legislators should look out for. QUOTES: "If you can't bill for the services you provide, then there's no way to sustain the program." "I find it more effective to work at the legislative level than at the rules level." "In our state, it's actually more restrictive as a hygienist to work in a dental office than it is pretty much everywhere else." "You as an independent constituent are likely not going to have an impact on policy change. It's gonna take the masses." "The more people you can have at the table with more voices from different perspectives, you just get a whole lot more done." "If there's something you're really passionate about, then it's worth fighting for." LINKS: Matt's email - [email protected] Your Official ADHA Podcast - https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/yourofficialadhapodcast/ Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin - https://childrenswi.org/ A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about cells of the Oral Mucosa! Quotes: "This renewal or basal layer that continues to renew, we believe, turns over approximately every 10 days, whereas skin, for example, has a turnover rate of 28 days." "It's important to note that there are several different types of cells located within the oral epithelium, all of which are there and built to protect the underlying structures." 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/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Michelle Strange to talk to us about her favorite disclosing gel, GC Tri Plaque ID Gel from GC America. Michelle highlights some stand out patient experiences, that made using GC America's Tri Plaque ID Gel part of her routine on EVERY SINGLE PATIENT! Episode Highlights 3 Tone Plaque Disclosing Clinical Application Strategy Patient Communication Techniques Quotes "It's always the patient stories that keep us loyal to these products." "It's not a liquid so it doesn't spill." "I use that toothbrush, and spread it around their mouth." "Their eyes pop out of their head, they cannot believe they are seeing all this in their mouth." "I disclose every single patient, without question." "He said to me ' I hope I don't see any of that purple because I have been working really hard'." "Use it at the top of the appointment and get ahead of it, show them what is there." "Disclosing solution needs to come back, it needs to be a standard of care." Links http://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Tri_Plaque_ID/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! 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! Whether you're freshly graduated, looking for a different gig, or just want a few pointers, you're bound to learn some helpful job-searching tips from the guest Andrew spoke to on this week's A Tale of Two Hygienists. Doug Perry is an author, speaker, and coach who works with both new and seasoned dental hygienists to optimize their résumés, expand their professional networks, and find new jobs through his website GetHiredRHD.com. You may also know him as the host of Get Hired, one of our other shows on the Dental Podcast Network. In this episode, Doug reveals his process of helping clients fine-tune their resumes, vouches for cover letters, and discusses the increasingly popular jobs in hygiene that can be found outside the operatory. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 8:54 - Doug talks about his "real job" outside of the podcasting realm and how public relations evolve during the previous decades. - How Doug helps people hone in on the strongest parts of their resumes. - What a good cover letter can draw out of your resume. - How you can establish yourself as a credible candidate during a job interview. - Doug dishes out his interview prep tips. - The increased focus on non-clinical jobs in the hygiene space. - Doug's advice to students and those looking for a new career as we head into the future. QUOTES: "Let's have a resume for each one of those interests. Instead of trying to make one square peg fit into this round hole, let's create a bunch of square pegs that fit into different square holes." "You're not going to be successful being everything to everybody." "The cover letter takes it to another level—a more personal level." "You kind of have to read the person who's interviewing you." "I love it when people are able to feel like they can still make a contribution in spite of the fact that we have all these difficult restrictions and things in place." " LINKS: RDH Resumes and Career Guidance - https://gethiredrdh.com/ Doug's email - [email protected] Doug's phone - (801)683-9664 A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about anatomy of the periodontium, focusing on the interdental gingiva. Quotes: "It should be noted that that call area is an area that is non keratinized, which is why it's so easy for our sulcular epithelium or our sulcular lining to easily ulcerate if there's a place of infection and our probe is articulating into that area." "We know that if there's a diastema that's present, for example, or a loss of contact in between two adjacent teeth, that that interdental papilla could be absent and there is no call to angulate into." 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/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are speaking to all the clinical educators out there! We are joined by Shelley Brown, RDH from Hygiene Edge to talk about the dreaded moment when you need fail a student. Episode Highlights 4 considerations when failing a student Ethical Duty Communicating failure (when, where, how, Failure sandwich Question Technique Quotes "You have to decide if the student is prepared to preform the skill without supervision." "Am I calibrated on the rubric to explain to the student in black and white why they failed?" "If left alone today in private practice would the student be able to correctly and safely perform the skill?" "I want to do this in a way that conveys respect to the student." "The question technique allows the student to take responsibility for their failure." Links Hygiene Edge: https://www.hygieneedge.com More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month's topic is on restorative hygiene and how the hygienists who practice it train to make teeth look as good as they did the day they first burst out of the gumline. Melisa McCannel is the dental hygiene program director for the Pima Medical Institute in Seattle. Andrea Leach is tenured faculty and the restorative lead at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA. Ann Mora, RDH, has worked in restorative hygiene since graduating from Pierce College in Washington. In this episode, our guests discuss how little known restorative hygiene actually is, break down the education process semester by semester, and delve into their own hands-on experience. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:02 - The surprising lack of knowledge about restorative hygiene throughout the industry. - What do restorative hygiene programs look like throughout Washington state? - Ann describes her hands-on experience learning about restorative hygiene in school. - Melisa lays out the decreasing number of errors restorative hygiene students are allowed to make during the course of their education. - Ann's first restorative hygiene patient: her boyfriend. - Walking us through the steps for getting licenced as a restorative hygienist. - Melisa discusses the benefits of working in a private practice as a restorative hygienist. QUOTES: "If you want to be the best that you can be, don't pick and choose your skillset." "Training the eye as well as the hand is a huge part of what we instill in our students." "I'm not worried about their grades, I'm worried about the outcomes." "I feel like most of the class went into it very well-prepared—nervous, but prepared." "A restoration is a restoration, so the only thing that's different is preparing them." "It's insane what you can do when you add a restorative hygienist to the mix." LINKS: Melisa's email - [email protected] Andrea's email - [email protected] Ann's email - [email protected] A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about anatomy of the periodontium, focusing on the attached gingiva. Quotes: "It is attached, firmly bound into the bone and cemented by connective tissue fibers and it's important to note that attached gingiva is able to withstand the forces from toothbrushing and chewing." "That amount of millimeters gives us the amount of free gingiva and attached gingiva, so we have to remove or subtract the amount of free gingiva from that number to give us our attached gingiva." 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/

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about burnout and loosing your way, highlighting opportunities to enhance your skillset both inside and outside of the op! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Expanding your skillset Lab Field-trip Look at failures Career Opportunities Outside the Op Quotes "when you have the bottom cut out from under you, you try to find your way for a while." "Adding to your resume is not disloyal." "A lot of interviews are becoming more comprehensive," "Insurance companies do hire hygienists." "If you are creative, if you like the art, if you like Canva there is a whole world out there of individuals helping offices with their social media." "Ask your lab if you are allowed to go in there and take a look around." "It gives you an extra edge when talking to patients about their treatment plan." Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: [email protected] Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! 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! It's the final A Tale of Two Hygienists episode of 2020. We made it, people! As part of the show's year-end review, Michelle spoke with another beloved returning guest about their tumultuous 2020. Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz is the Editor-in-Chief of DentistryIQ.com, the owner of Salem Dental Arts, an experienced prosthodontist and a hygienist even before that. Her years in the dental field have honed her insight into the natural and unnatural ways teeth break down. In this episode, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz discusses how the pandemic gave her time to reflect on her work, delves into how PPE and ergonomics intersect, and explains why she's "in heaven" at her practice these days. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 17:54 - Dr. Maragliano-Muniz explains her glass half-full approach to 2020. - What she has found "heartwarming" over the course of the pandemic. - How the introduction of PPE into the office has an impact on ergonomics. - What Dr. Maragliano-Muniz has found to be the most comfortable PPE items and brands. - How probing has been revolutionized in Dr. Maragliano-Muniz's practice. - The benefit of designating an employee at your practice to supervise infection control. - The most rewarding thing Dr. Maragliano-Muniz's patients have said to her about her practice. - A sneak peek at Dr. Maragliano-Muniz's show coming out in the new year with Tom Viola! QUOTES: "As much as I don't want to relive what happened in March/April/May, it was worth it for me because I feel like I finally have the team behind me that I've been really looking forward to having." "It was kind of heartwarming to see dentists, hygienists and assistants come together as a community." "If we can find some pieces of PPE that can make us comfortable, I feel like gosh, it's such a win." "I feel like right now, less is more when it comes to being comfortable." "We've done more scalings than ever and patients are just so much more engaged with their oral hygiene." "I wanted to keep our patients informed without being annoying." "I am leaving 2020 with a lot of gratitude." LINKS: Salem Dental Arts - https://www.salemdentalarts.com/ Pam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drpamela_maragliano/ DentistryIQ - https://www.dentistryiq.com/ A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about anatomy of the periodontium, focusing on the gingiva. Quotes: "So in the perio world, I like to explain to my patients, your keratinized tissue could be like the palm of your hand and the skin on the palm of your hand, more firm and protective and your non keratinized would be if you were to flip your hand over and you were to grab the loose skin on the back of your hand." "So when you're probing your patient, you are essentially probing how many millimeters of free gingiva is present." 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/

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue to talk to us about dispensing products from your office and he explains why this is the most beneficial option for the patient, and your office. Steve also lets us know about an alternative to dispensing in your office though Healthwarehouse.com! Episode Highlights 3 Options for dental medication distribution Custom prescriptions for patients Elevate Oral Care partnering with Healthwarehouse.com Quotes "Most oral medication is a pill, a one size fits all" "The tube or bottle sizes are not documented" "How do you think the compliance will be if the patient needs to return to the pharmacy 4-5 timed for refills?" "Provide or prescribe something, if you are going to do it, know what they will get, and know what they get is the right thing" "Save your patients the pharmacy trips and waiting in line, especially with COVID-19" Links Elevate Oral Care FluoriMax 5000 Products: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/FluoriMax5000 Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! As part of A Tale of Two Hygienists' year-end review, Michelle spoke to a returning guest about the tricky equilibrium of vitamin intake and how that relates to oral health. Dr. Stasha Gominak is a neurologist-turned-sleep coach who learned of the link between chronically poor sleep and chronic illness. As part of RightSleep, she investigates how a little bit of vitamin deficiency can go a long way to causing long-term impacts on the body, including airway paralysis during REM sleep—which leads to a whole host of oral issues! In this episode, Dr. Gominak discusses the complex relationship vitamins have with the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, reveals the weirdest part of medicine she's ever experienced, and delves into the obstacles she and her patients encounter when trying to find the right vitamin dosage. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 15:35 - Recognizing the four major types of phyla hanging out in our stomach and how they relate to vitamins. - Why washing certain vegetables can actually negatively impact our vitamin intake. - Dr. Gominak tells us a story about a small but important neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. - Finding the right balance of B vitamins for your patient. - How acetylcholine ties into cigarette addiction and even autism spectrum disorders. - Dr. Gominak lays out the two opposing alliances in the battle over OTC vitamin distribution. QUOTES: "It's a really good time to come back around and flesh out what you know about Vitamin D in the time of COVID." "Too little B5 causes the same problems as too much B5." "B vitamins are not innocent bystanders. They are aggressively part of your nervous system." "You always imbue the vitamins with the power to take away the sleep as well as to give the sleep." "We focus on sleep apnea, but every person who is unconscious and sleeping on a bed runs the risk of occluding their airway completely." "It is a lot of work to put together a coordinated clinical plan and to make someone believe you." LINKS: Dr. Gominak's homepage - https://drgominak.com/ The RightSleep Workbook - https://drgominak.com/rightsleep-workbook/ 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about bacteria outlier, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans! Quotes: "Although there were some pieces of evidence that did point to the fact that there was some plausibility that AA could be present in rapid rate episodic cases, we also saw that P. gingivalis showed up to the party and along with her, she brought her buddies Tannerella forsythia and Treponema denticola." "Currently this bacteria, we believe, is linked to other systemic diseases when it is able to create a systemic burden by entering the bloodstream and circulating through the body." 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/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Amber Auger. In this TIPisode Amber talks to us about MI Paste One, Amber shares with us the key points she loves about this toothpaste! Episode Highlights Recaldent Xerostomia Benefits of MI Paste Whitening and stain removal with MI Paste One RDA Who can benefit from MI Paste One Quotes "Recaldent is the active ingredient in the MI Paste line." "Your tooth doesn't simply loose fluoride, it looses calcium and phosphate." "The reason MI Paste One works to whiten is because it is all one step" "MI Paste One is simple because it's a brush on." "Convenience is compliance." "We are always looking for that liquid gold of the mouth, and of course that liquid gold is natural saliva." "The science behind the product is absolutely superior." "The RDA is 64." "Up to 96 hours of protection is available from using the recaldent." "If it can get though biofilm, why are we not recommending it to all of our high risk patients?" "60% of the good bacteria in the mouth are linked to the bacteria in the gut." Links MI Paste/MI Paste Plus https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste/ MI Paste One https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_ONE/ MI Varnish https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Varnish/ Glass Ionomer Sealants https://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/GIRestoratives.php http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! Andrew and Michelle had this week's guest on for an entire series on myofunctional therapy earlier this year, and now that 2020 is at long last winding down, she's returned to give an update on the status of all things myo since COVID-19 swept the industry and the world. Returning guest Sarah K. Hornsby, RDH, is a myofunctional therapist, speaker and mentor. Her interest in myofunctional disorders arose from her own myofunctional problems, inspiring her to ask bigger questions about why these issues are prevalent in today's society. This ultimately led to her launching her own myofunctional therapy practice, Faceology, a decade ago. In this episode, Sarah explains why having to wear a mask isn't an excuse to mouth-breathe, reveals the surprising benefits of humming, and stresses why you should get to know your own nose. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 17:22 - Sarah delves into the overarching benefits of having more hygienists speak to their patients about any myofunctional issues. - The reason it can be difficult for some patients to grasp the actual mechanics of their own tongues. - Confronting a national bad habit: mouth-breathing. - One neat trick for building up valuable nitric oxide in your nasal passages. - The shifts Sarah has noticed in the educational and industry landscape since the pandemic began. - Sarah's big announcement for the future of the Breathe Institute. - Why everyone needs to take the initiative to learn about their own nose. QUOTES: "Putting a mask over your mouth-breathing is kind of like, well, shouldn't your nose be doing that?" "There are so many opportunities for education. I have noticed booming changes in online courses." "We don't need to fight amongst ourselves. We have bigger battles." "It's so much easier to read a book, take a course, join a webinar, but the scariest, hardest thing is to see your first patient." "I don't want people to get into a program that they can't finish." LINKS: The Breathe Institute - https://www.thebreatheinstitute.com/ Faceology - https://myfaceology.com/ MyoMentor - http://www.myomentor.com/ Sarah's homepage - https://www.sarahkhornsby.com/ Sarah on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahkh12 Sarah on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SarahKHornsby/ Sarah on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SarahHornsbyRDH Sarah on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarah_k_hornsby/ 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

For this A Tale of Two Hygienists bonus episode we are joined by Linda Hirce, RDH to discuss the benefits of baking soda on your patient's health! Linda has been active in the Colorado Dental Hygiene Association, leadership and laser instruction with Advanced Dental Hygiene, as well as a professional educator for Arm & Hammer Oral Care. Episode Highlights Linda's Background Baking Soda Research and History The Baking Soda Perception Dual Modality Arm & Hammer Toothpaste RDA Brushes CE! Quotes "You don't know what you are doing until you see that tissue flapped open, and you see it's still there." "It was Dr. Paul Keyes' research that led to knowing what bugs did what." "Having the patient look in that microscope and see things really moving is a powerful tool." "Baking Soda right out of the box has an RDA of 7." "In 1911 they were selling it [baking soda] in little bags to whiten teeth." "The baking soda dissolves and reacts into the plaque biofilm raising the pH in the biofilm, disrupting the growth of the bacteria." "She said, 'this job is so boring, everyone's teeth are so clean'! I said, 'they all use Arm & Hammer.'" "Talk to your patients, be that detective, be that educator and be that prescriber." Links Baking Soda CE Course: https://www.oralcarepro.com/the-natural-truth-about-baking-soda-toothpaste Website: oralcarepro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmAndHammerOralCarePro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armandhammeroralcarepro/ Linda's Email - [email protected] The opinions shared in this podcast do not directly reflect the opinions of Church & Dwight.

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through red complex bacteria! Quotes: "These red complex bacteria are Tannerella forsythia, Treponema denticola, and the Regina George of red complex bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis." "It is believed that once these bacteria are present, that the body is in a complete state of oral inflammatory conditions and this is where we begin to see periodontal disease truly manifest." 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/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Michelle and Andrew to talk about Isolite from Zyris, highlighting tips and tricks! Episode Highlights Orientation Tips and Tricks Quotes "It has always been important but no one gave two cents about it until this year., which is unfortunate." "He said that he was glad I told him about those things, and I was glad I knew about them." "I was able to have a second HVE line." "You are not going to be great at sizing at first." "I would encourage you to do it on yourself and your friends in the practice." "In the restorative aspect it was one of the most ingenious things I had every used with all of the sedation patients." Links Learn more about Isolite: http://zyr.is/atoths More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! For this week's A Tale of Two Hygienists, Andrew and Michelle return to an older, disturbing, and very pressing topic: human trafficking, and specifically how the pandemic has created conditions for even worse abuse. They spoke with two previous guests who specialize in this vital subject. Amber Riley is a dental hygienist based in San Diego, and for nearly two decades she has focused on forensic dentistry in addition to her clinical work. It's through her forensic dentistry focus that she met Dr. Sakher Alqahtani, the head of pediatric dentistry at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia who developed a new forensic tool for estimating age from tooth development. In this episode, our guests explain how quarantine has enabled abusers and traffickers, discuss how modern culture and media shape young people into targets for abusers, and suggest ways hygienists can help suspected victims. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 5:05 - Amber explains why her work in forensic dentistry has become the most fulfilling aspect of her career. - Dr. Alqahtani explains his "atlas" used for estimating age based on tooth development. - Breaking down why the pandemic and resulting quarantine has become a veritable "Black Friday" for human traffickers. - Prevention: the act of identifying a potential victim before an offender does. - How social media helps create an environment where younger people seek validation from strangers. - Finding ways for young women to seek empowerment without feeling they have to exploit themselves. - What is "grooming" in reference to sexual predation and trafficking? - What can hygienists do to identify and protect potential victims in their offices? QUOTES: "My participation in forensics has been the most rewarding adjunct to my career as a clinical hygienist." "Now [children] have an absolutely limitless audience of blank faces." "To normalize sexual prowess at 13 is problematic." "I feel like the bigger picture is that there is something very, very broken in our youngest people." "Let's find that demographic before they become a victim." LINKS: Amber's email - [email protected] Dr. Alqahtani on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sakheralqahtani Human Trafficking/Child Abuse resources: https://www.makeareport.org https://www.knowthesigns.org https://www.childhelplineinternational.org https://www.humansagainsttrafficking.org https://www.unodc.org/unodc/human-trafficking/ Atlas of Tooth Development and Eruption - https://www.qmul.ac.uk/dentistry/atlas/ 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through orange complex bacteria! Quotes: "Fusobacterium nucleatum is the predominant bacteria present in preterm births in humans with periodontal disease and Fusobacterium nucleatum has also demonstrated association with colon cancer and induces tumor growth in colon tissue." "These orange complex bacteria, although they are moderate risk bacteria, set the stage, so to speak, for our red complex bacteria." 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/ Citations: Mohanty, R., Asopa, S.J., Joseph, M.D., et al. Red complex: Polymicrobial conglomerate in oral flora: A review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019; 8(11): 3480-3486. Published 2019 Nov 15. doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_759_19 Mohanty, R., Asopa, S. J., Joseph, M. D., Singh, B., Rajguru, J. P., Saidath, K., & Sharma, U. (2019). Red complex: Polymicrobial conglomerate in oral flora: A review. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 8(11), 3480–3486. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_759_19

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about money focusing on insurance, how to present financial options, and how to collect payments from the patient! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Money and how to deal with it SOP 4 options for payment Quotes "I need to be comfortable asking the patient, how would you like to take care of that $3000 balance today." "When you are talking about money it's hard not to place yourself in their position." "The more you talk about 3k, 5k ,7k payments, the easier it gets." "There are people that firmly believe healthcare is more important than taking a cruise." "As American consumers we have been trained to think in monthly amounts." "You are now acting as a bank, I don't like that." Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: [email protected] Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month's topic can be a nerve-wracking one for patients and hygienists alike: administering anesthesia. Tina Clarke is a dental hygienist based in Oregon, which is one of the more liberal states when it comes to anesthesia administration; she is 20-year hygienist, has worked 14 years as an educator, and is known as the go-to person in her area when it comes to anesthesia. Marion Manski works as an associate professor at Fones School of Dental Hygiene as part of the University of Bridgeport. She has been teaching local anesthesia for over a decade. In this episode, our guests reveal the secrets of the "Stab Lab," use smoothie straws to explain the idea of a bevel, and delve into the legal restrictions on anesthesia usage from state to state. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:06 - Why no training dummy can measure up to an actual person when practicing anesthesia techniques. - Tina and Marion share their tips and tricks for calming your nerves while giving injections. - The importance of understanding "anatomical landmarks" when lining up your injection. - Why Marion advocates pairing articaine with septocaine, and the reason septocaine ended up getting such a bad rap. - The guests' recipes for success when it comes to sharps safety. - Considering what a hygienist can say or do to calm patients before and during injections. QUOTES: "[Anesthesia] is not as scary as we think." "You can use the mannequin just so far, and then you need to do the real deal." "You also learn a lot when you are the patient." "Visualize popping a zit when you're giving that injection!" "I think we can all agree hygienists give way better shots." "We're teaching it all the same, it's just [that] States' rights get in the way." 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! LINKS: Teacher Tina, RDH - https://www.teachertinardh.com/ Tina on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teachertinardh Tina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teacher_tina_rdh/ Marion's email - [email protected] Marion on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marion.manski A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through yellow complex bacteria as classified by Sokransky et al in their 1998 classifications. Quotes: "These bacteria begin to release chemical signals that will eventually invite the next group of bacteria, encouraging a favorable condition for these orange and red complex bacteria to be able to join the colonization." "And so, although these early colonizers may not have pathogenicity associated with periodontal disease, they provide chemical signals and easy adherence or attachment of next layers of bacteria to continue to allow the propagation of diseases of the periodontium." 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/

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Gretchen Childe, Preventive Care Consultant with Elevate Oral Care. Gretchen talks to us about the preventive basics, and a breakthrough product, SELDOX. Episode Highlights Prevention, and maintenance SELENBIO and SELDOX Quotes "Here at Elevate Oral Care we look at prevention from all perspectives" "Prevention starts in your office… and extends to the patients home" "When it comes to prevention, frequency often overpowers strength of one time doses" "SELDOX did not get weaker over time" "SELDOX works as a catalyst and stays in place for the life of the material" "If the material breaks, the broken edge is just as protected as the original surface" "SELDOX can be incorporated into almost everything" "Cleaning water lines could be a thing of the past" Links Staff Meetings: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/Staff-Meetings Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! The latest A Tale of Two Hygienists delves into the particulars of X-ray imagining and how hygienists can keep on top of this irradiating subject through continuing education. To this end, Michelle has invited back a guest who has appeared on the show enough times that she might as well be considered an honorary co-host. Emily Boge, RDH, is the dental administrative chair at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, and serves as the program chairs for dental assisting and dental hygiene. In addition, she is a product innovator for American Eagle Instruments and a speaker/consultant under her own Think Big Dental brand. In this episode, Emily discusses one of the more difficult radiology imaging concepts for hygiene students to grasp, emphasizes how hygienists are accountable for what's on the X-ray image, and defines the oddly-named S.L.O.B. rule. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:54 - What you can expect out of Emily's "Five Hour Power Pack" for radiology CE. - Why Emily can't imagine learning without a phosphor plate. - Taking a closer look at some key terminology using a popsicle stick analogy. - When should you bisect the angle? - The "safe zone" for a handheld X-ray and how Emily's height complicated using that device. - What is the S.L.O.B. rule? QUOTES: "The key to... understanding anything in X-ray is to understand parallel vs. perpendicular." "It's very important when you first start taking X-rays that you learn correctly." "You don't have to have a fancy, fancy camera to be able to get high quality intraoral images." "It takes one patient to pay for that one intraoral camera." LINKS: Emily's email - [email protected] OR [email protected] 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus episode we are joined by Charissa Wood, RDH who tells us about the oral systemic connection and how Perio Protect helps her patients achieve optimal oral health. Charissa highlights patient communication and compliance strategies and shares with us some of her favorite success stories! Episode Highlights Charissa's background Bulletproof Hygiene Oral systemic link Perio Protect Trays - How they work Benefits of Perio Protect Trays Success stories Patient communication and compliance Quotes "Everything I learned took me to a place where I couldn't unlearn it." "There are 57 different systemic conditions that they have tied to periodontal disease." "If I am inducing bleeding I am introducing bacteria into their bloodstream." "It's basically a hyperbaric chamber for the mouth." "They have seen Pg bacteria initiate arthritis to the joints." "I would say everyone is a candidate for Perio Protect Trays." "The side effect of using these trays is that your teeth get whiter." "Underneath the gums, it's warm, it's dark and there isn't much oxygen, which is where those bacteria want to be." "I offer to any of my pregnant patients salivary testing to make sure their levels are where they should be." "Did you just do the same thing, because that didn't hurt." "I'm a big advocate for sharing your patient's wins with them." Links Perio Protect: https://www.perioprotect.com [email protected] A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through green complex bacteria as established by Sokransky et al in their 1998 classification system. Quotes: "E. Corrodens is commensal of the human mouth as well as the upper respiratory tract. While it's not usually a type of bacteria that will cause infection when cultured, some infections can occur with this green complex bacteria." "These species are oftentimes considered opportunistic pathogens because of their ability to create additional infections, specifically in immunocompromised individuals." "E. Corrodens also is typically a result of poor oral hygiene and can provide the initial groundwork in the initial layers of periodontal infection." 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/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz. Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz (previously heard on episodes 92, 172, 174 and 219) is a dental hygienist-turned-prosthodontist and the editor of DentistryIQ.com. In this TIPisode Dr. Maragliano-Muniz talks to us about Recaldent, one of her favorite materials. Episode Highlights ACP - CPP Benefits of Recaldent Recaldent and Fluoride Recaldent Prebiotic Properties Who Is Recaldent For? Patient Application Quotes "Saliva is everything to maintain oral homeostasis." "Recaldent replenishes the saliva with calcium and phosphate that are readily available to repair tooth structure and obstruct dentinal tubules." "When using Recaldent alone oral pH is elevated for up to 48 hours." "In my practice pretty much any patient will benefit from Recaldent." "MI Paste is basically Recaldent in a tube." "MI Paste Plus is Recaldent plus fluoride." "I put my MI Paste on and pop my clear aligners in." "Ask yourself if your patient would benefit from Recaldent technology, if your practice is like mine your answer most of the time is yes." Links MI Paste/MI Paste Plus https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste/ MI Paste One https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_ONE/ MI Varnish https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Varnish/ Glass Ionomer Sealants https://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/GIRestoratives.php http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! While the dental office is obviously the domain of dentistry and dental hygiene, plenty of non-dental medical ailments find their way to the patient chair. Andrew and Michelle's guests this week are a husband-and-wife pair well-versed in how to deal with medical emergencies in a dental setting. Patty Emery has been an oral surgery assistant for nearly three decades. Her husband Bruce is an EMT, first responder and a BLS (Basic Life Support) American heart instructor. Together they founded Holy City Heart Savers six years ago to teach CPR and first aid. Their passion is helping others achieve a greater level of care. In this episode, Patty and Bruce break down how to safely administer an EpiPen, explain why you don't always need to call 911 if a patient passes out, and examine the important differences between the different heart conditions you could encounter. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 13:20 - Patty shares a few startling statistics about the lack of first aid knowledge among healthcare providers and Americans in general. - Why reviewing your patient's medical history is one of the most important things assistants and hygienists can do. - What vital questions should you ask your patients about their medical history? - Bruce and Patty give us a crash course in some essential first aid terminology and discuss what you should have on hand in your kit. - Looking at the differences between three different heart conditions: angina pectoris, heart attacks and cardiac arrest. - Attending to other conditions your patients may have and experience effects from, such as epilepsy and hyperglycemia. QUOTES: "Our passion is really just being able to help other people get to a better level of care." "When the emergency is happening and you can act flawlessly, it directly affects patient outcome." "Minutes do matter." "I would also have a simple paper bag for that person who wants to hyperventilate on you." LINKS: Holy City Heart Savers - https://www.holycityheartsavers.com/ Bruce and Patty's email - [email protected] Patty's phone - (843)906-4060 AToTH 236: Fascia and Ergonomics w/Aubreé Chismark - https://offthecusppodcast.libsyn.com/236-fascia-and-ergonomics-for-a-healthier-career-with-aubre-chismark-rdh-and-tracy-ross-rdh 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through the Socransky bacterial cluster classifications Quotes: "Socransky evaluated the fact that these particular bacteria had various complexities when it came to the ways in which their pathogenicity is either established a stability of health or contributed to pathogenicity around disease." "...periodontal disease by itself is not simply a disease of bacteria presence, but rather a disease affiliated with disease producing bacteria and a dysbiosis or an imbalance between the health and disease producing bacteria." 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/ Citations Mohanty, R., Asopa, S.J., Joseph, M.D., et al. Red complex: Polymicrobial conglomerate in oral flora: A review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019; 8(11): 3480-3486. Published 2019 Nov 15. doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_759_19 Mohanty, R., Asopa, S. J., Joseph, M. D., Singh, B., Rajguru, J. P., Saidath, K., & Sharma, U. (2019). Red complex: Polymicrobial conglomerate in oral flora: A review. Journal of family medicine and primary

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Brian Rosen, DDS. Dr. Rosen is a graduate of NYU Dental School and has an office in Lynbrook, NY. Dr. Rosen has been practicing dentistry for 37 years, and has lectured to dentists, dental study groups and hospitals on the advances in dentistry. In this TIPisode Dr. Rosen shares information about BasicBites, and why he recommends them to his patients. Episode Highlights History of BasicBites foundation What is a cavity Acid Saliva Based technology Quotes "The human tooth on average will demineralize at a pH of 5.5" "Patients with GERD can have very high cavity rates." "What a patient puts into their mouth has a profound impact on the pH of the oral cavity." "BasicBites are delicious, sugar free, soft chews that contain arginine, bicarbonate and calcium carbonate" "Unlike toothpaste BasicBites are designed to adhere to the teeth." "For years I have recommended BasicBites to my patients, particularly those that suffer from dry mouth." Links https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues A Tale of Two Hygienists' latest series on the selection, use and maintenance of dental instrumentation. This week's discussion shines a light on ultrasonic technology, featuring a guest who's such an expert on the topic that she makes sure the rest of the industry stays informed. Noel Paschke, RDH, is the former director of education for multiple ultrasonics manufacturers and as of this year is the founder and president of Ultrasonics Plus, which provides resources to dental practices to make the most of this technology. Based in Missoula, MT, Noel wants to create clarity, confidence and clinical excellence in the area of ultrasonics. In this episode, Noel discusses why the pandemic provided the industry with a necessary shake-up, speculates on the future of dental software, and delves into how cultural differences across the same profession can shape office culture. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:14 - Noel explains why she lives by the mantra of "what if?" - Why the COVID pandemic is a much-needed "wake-up call" for the industry. - The reason Noel is excited about artificial intelligence being incorporated into dental software programs. - The key difference between American and Canadian hygienists. - Noel lays out her step-by-step "multilayer" approach to ultrasonic therapy and compares and contrasts her technique with Michelle's. QUOTES: "We actually have an ultrasonic lab here in our house, so sometimes date night is doing ultrasonics." "The 'prophy princess' days I think are numbered." "This is not 'pick and polish.' This is being a healthcare provider." "We are not treating the appointment book; we are treating a complex person." "Congratulations to companies that are forward-thinking and trying to create products for us to keep us safe and to keep our patients safe." LINKS: Ultrasonics Plus - https://ultrasonicsplus.com/ Noel's email - [email protected] 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through the historical survey of diagnosing periodontal disease. Quotes: "These classifications changed the way that we looked at periodontal disease because it integrated various modalities of risk factors associated with these disease processes." "This allowed the clinician to create a multifaceted approach when identifying a diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan for patients." "Finally, in 2017, published in 2018, the American Academy of Periodontology created with the World Federation, the staging and grading guidelines as we know them today." 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/ Citations Armitage, GC (1999) Development of a classification system for periodontal diseases and conditions. Ann Periodontol 1999;4:1-6 Caton, J, Armitage, G, Berglundh, T, et al. A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions – Introduction and key changes from the 1999 classification. J Periodontol. 2018; 89( Suppl 1): S1– S8. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.18-0157

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about writing, being printed or published, and pitching an editor with what to do, and not to do tips! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Being published LinkedIn articles What not to do, and what to do Quotes "Online is just heads and tails better." "Think about what you are really passionate about and good at, because that is what is going to come out in the article." "They are going to be blown away that you checked the media kit, because not a lot of people know about that." "If an editor has to go through there and almost re-write your article, it might not be worth it." "Editors like to have ongoing conversation with you, then you start to become a resource." Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Kicking off this month's topic, Michelle spoke to a trio of hygienists about how they use and maintain their instruments. Lory Laughter is an assistant professor and the dental hygiene program director at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Lisa Bahr is the program director and a Level 1 facilitator at Waukesha County Technical College with a passion for public health. Dr. Joy Void-Holmes is program director at Fortis College in Landover, MD and specializes in preventative investigative technology. In this episode, our guests explain how the COVID paradigm shift has allowed us to focus on what's important, discuss why you should have a "construction worker's mentality" when maintaining your instruments, and delve into the tradeoffs of using sharpen-free tools. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:00Ad timestamp: 31:28.50 - The guests check the industry's pulse when it comes to instrumentation. - What is the best way to teach hygiene students about instrumentation—and how they can expand their knowledge beyond school? - Discussing how often instruments should be sharpened, and which tools and techniques you should use. - Why using a sharpen-free instrument requires that you alter your techniques. - The trio weighs in on their favorite advanced fulcrums. QUOTES: "We are really focused on production, production, production, which is not a bad thing, but I don't think that you should be compromising patient care for it." "Don't be afraid to pick up an instrument and try it!" "The best instrument for you is the one that feels best in your hand." "I think your instruments are like your best high heels: you're not sharing those." 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! LINKS: Joy's homepage - https://www.drjoyrdh.com/ Joy's email - [email protected] Lory's homepage - http://lorylaughter.com/ Lory's email - [email protected] Lisa's email - [email protected] A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through a broad definition of diseases of the periodontium. Quotes: "I absolutely love this definition because it clarifies the fact that diseases of the periodontium begin with biofilm. However, it results in subsequent inflammatory and destructive components initiated by the host response." "Periodontal disease is not simply a disease associated with biofilm." "Now, more than ever, it's our opportunity to take a look at what these new definitions mean when it comes to the critical work we do as preventive specialists." 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/ Citations AlJehani Y. A. (2014). Risk factors of periodontal disease: review of the literature. International journal of dentistry, 2014, 182513. doi:10.1155/2014/182513 Yost, S., Duran-Pinedo, A.E., Teles, R. et al. Functional signatures of oral dysbiosis during periodontitis progression revealed by microbial metatranscriptome analysis. GenomeMed 7, 27 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-015-0153-3 Tonetti, MS, Greenwell, H, Kornman, KS. Staging and grading of periodontitis: Framework and proposal of a new classification and case definition. J Periodontol. 2018; 89( Suppl 1): S159– S172. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.18-0006

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are sharing a conversation between Rolando Mia, Dr. Thomas Hirsch and Laura Murphy, RDH about what Dr. Hirsch and Laura love about the Isolite System from Zyris! Episode Highlights Don't be afraid Quadrant dentistry Benefits to clinician and patient Mouthpiece sizing Quotes "I feel much more confident with using it during this time, with the aerosols." "Tell your patients about it, explain why you are using it, show it to them, because they are not used to it either." "It affords me a level of confidence with my safety and my patients safety in the era of Covid-19." "It gives me more time to use my mirror, and makes it easier to visualize all the aspects of the tooth." "It makes it a lot more sanitary and comfortable for the patient." "It helps my hygiene appointments go more smoothly, and the patients like it because they don't need to worry about the water pooling." Links Learn more about Isolite: http://zyr.is/atoths More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists wraps up this month's series on career advancement with a discussion about how you can effectively market for your practice: not just by looking at the raw numbers, but also by spending your time with patients and hearing them out. Throughout her career, Minal Sampat has worked on both the marketing and hands-on sides of dental hygiene, and as a result she understands how these two sides can work in harmony. She is also a speaker, author, and the president of both her own company and Growth Management Marketing, LLC. In this episode, Minal discusses the key to marketing success, explains how you can make the most of your unique skills both in and outside of your practice, and impresses the importance of proofreading. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:00 - Minal describes her journey from marketing to dental hygiene and then back again. - The epiphany that allowed Minal to realize the practical limits of marketing, and how clinical care providers have a "superpower." - Honing the skill or skills that will allow you to get an edge in your practice. - Minal discusses The Typo Incident and how she dealt with it. - Why it's vital for hygienists—especially female ones—to build each other up. QUOTES: "If I was not a clinical care provider, there was no way to truly connect with the patient base in marketing." "When you devalue who you are as a healthcare provider then so will your patients." "I don't think there's such a thing as a bad experience; I think it's just experience." "Whatever you enjoy doing... you can make that into a career." "If you think you want to do something, you are already born with the power to do so." LINKS: Minal's homepage - https://minalsampat.com/ Minal on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minalsampatllc/ Why Your Marketing is Killing Your Business - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Your-Marketing-Killing-Business/dp/1734249803/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MW6VDN37B311&dchild=1&keywords=minal+sampat&qid=1603465255&s=books&sprefix=minal+sam%2Caps%2C177&sr=1-1 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH to talk to us about fluoride, remineralization and antimicrobial products, highlighting when they should be used for each indication. Episode Highlights Dose response Over the counters, and who should use them Quotes "Always remember to look at the ingredients, and look at the actives" "Tartar control products are designed to stop mineralization of plaque into calculus; This is the same remineralization process that repairs de-mineralization areas, if you stop one process, you stop the other" "Read those labels well" "This is a catch 22 because if the patient brushed well in the first place they wouldn't need stannous" "Is the patient at risk for caries only? Or Caries, Gingivitis, and Perio?" "Chlorhexidine stays present in the mouth for 8-12 hours killing bacteria" Links Patient Centered Communication Video Series: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/elevatingcare Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! As A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on career advancement, Michelle had the pleasure of speaking to one of this show's repeat guests on the topic of entrepreneurship and carving out a career on your own terms. Jasmin Haley is a dental hygienist, business strategist, speaker, and the CEO of Beyond the Prophy. She works to empower dental hygienists and professional women alike. Jasmin is also one of the hosts for the MOMgienists podcast and used to host the Beyond the Prophy podcast as well. In this episode, Jasmin pitches listeners on how much wiggle room an entrepreneurial career can provide, helps you figure out whether or not being an entrepreneur is right for you, and discusses which value she treasures the most. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 13:43 - How entrepreneurship provides you with the flexibility to allow you to work on your own terms. - Why entrepreneurship isn't for everybody, and what questions you should ask yourself if you're considering going down that path. - The reason there's no selfishness in putting yourself first. - How can you tell that it's time for you to move on from your job? - The important distinction between rules and principles. - The two assessments you should take to figure out your strength. QUOTES: "When it comes to entrepreneurship, it's not an either/or. This is whatever journey you want it to be." "You have to define what success means to you." "You need to be very intentional about taking the time to take care of yourself." "Every second you sit not pursuing that goal, you're wasting precious time to build brand visibility." LINKS: Jasmin's homepage - https://www.jasminhaley.com/ Jasmin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsjasminhaley/ Jasmin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjasminhaley/ Beyond the Prophy podcast archive - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-prophy/id1271232720 Kolbe assessment - https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/ 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr.Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about sealants, and why she exclusively uses Glass Ionomer Sealants from GC America. Episode Highlights Resin Based Sealants - The Cons Glass Ionomer Sealants - Revolutionized Sealants Quotes "Resin is touted as being so strong and wear resistant, but it is basically just plastic, there is no other redeeming quality to the material other than providing a physical barrier" "Retention of the Glass Ionomer Sealant is not necessary for caries prevention" "This basically blew my mind" "The material actually acts as a fluoride reservoir and releases and recharges with fluoride" "My practice made the switch to Glass Ionomer Sealants, exclusively using GC America's Fuji Triage Sealant and we have never looked back" "We can get these sealants on basically anyone" "The procedure is so quick and simple we typically do it right at the appointment" "We can usually get all 4 first permanent molars done on one capsule of Fuji Triage in under 5 minutes, it's awesome!" "If you are not using Glass Ionomer Sealants yet, now is the time to make the switch, you will not regret it" Links Dr. MacLean Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ6qgHP6JxaIqmSe3HSLmQ GC Glass Ionomer Products https://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/GC_Fuji_II/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists' newest series has Andrew and Michelle reaching out to professionals throughout the dental field to discuss the most effective way to advance your dental career. Anne Duffy has been a practicing dental hygienist for 46 years and is the owner, editor and publisher of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine as well as its counterpart, DeW.Life. The latter publication serves as a lifestyle magazine for women working in the dental industry. In this episode, Anne explains who Dental Entrepreneur Woman is for, examines the traits of successful leaders, and discusses ways of avoiding a "scarcity mentality" amongst women. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 19:39 - Anne delves into the journey she's taken through dentistry and discusses her "Eric Brokovich moment." - On returning to the office during the pandemic and why Anne prefers working half days at the moment. - Why you shouldn't quit your day job and go straight into entrepreneurism. - How working at home is giving everyone "a taste" of what it's like to be an entrepreneur. - Where Anne thinks a lot of burnout comes from. - Looking at the wide variety of resources available to female entrepreneurs in the dental field. QUOTES: "It's not really, necessarily, just for entrepreneurial women in dentistry, it's for all women, because I know you're spinning quite a few plates and I think all women do that very gracefully." "That's what we're doing: highlight, inspire, empower and connect." "When you're an entrepreneur, you honestly get paid what you're worth. "You don't have to wear all the hats when you start your own business." LINKS: 2021 Content Form: https://forms.gle/Kuj2Ckef4Hq9tb737 Dental Entrepreneur Woman - https://www.dew.life/ DeW Life Retreats - https://www.dewliferetreats.com/ 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are excited to talk to you about the new ECD Unit from Ortek Therapeutics. This device helps to detect early caries, without invasive procedures by measuring the conductivity of enamel! Episode Highlights How ECD Works Early Detection The Science Quotes "We know dental caries remains the most common disease in the world in both children and adults!" "Electrically enamel is a good insulator" "The higher the number, the more concern I have" "It is super fast and easy to use, small, compact" "The patient feels no sensation" Links https://ecddetect.com https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. The three guests who've gathered together with Michelle for this episode are going to give you the low-down on silver diamine fluoride, an essential medication used to treat caries and hypersensitivity. Kyle Isaacs has worked as a dental hygienist for nearly 40 years. Based in Oregon, she currently works in a federally qualified health center where she has direct access to physicians. Connie Simmons is a preventive care consultant for Elevate Oral Care who lives in central Florida with extensive practical knowledge of working with silver diamine fluoride. Lisa Hardill is a Canadian dental hygienist from the Toronto area with 17 years experience, having worked in public health for several of them, and more recently has worked with Oral Science, a unique distributor for Elevate Oral Care. In this episode, our guests lay out the science behind and uses for SDF, discuss best ways to introduce it to your practice and patients, and delves into the specific patient demographics who'll benefit most from this treatment. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:38 - The guests provide layperson's explanations for what silver diamine fluoride is. - Who could SDF be a real game-changer for? - Effectively integrating SDF into your practice and acclimating patients to this technique. - Connie explains the "ideal" situation for utilizing SDF. - How does a practice as a whole benefit from using SDF? QUOTES: "We have a long way to go with educating everyone but it's so exciting to see that lightbulb come on the minute you say 'We're gonna kill the root cause of the decay'." "If we can create experiences that are fun, easy and not scary, then we're creating patients for the future who will want to come and see us." "Never before have we had the opportunity to deal with the bacteria—the root cause of the decay, and that's what silver diamine fluoride does." "We owe it to our clients to give them all the different treatment options." 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! LINKS: Elevate Oral Care - http://www.elevateoralcare.com/ Oral Science - https://www.oralscience.com/en/ A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about grace, specifically how to leave your job with grace. Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Don't Burn Bridges Check Your Contract Craft Your Message It Pays to be Professional Change is Good Quotes "Sometimes we need to leave a position for reasons that have nothing to do with the office" "You may need to take another job for higher pay… and that is okay" "For mental health I think you need to go to the place that makes you happy" "It is a very small industry, whoever you are working with today, you might work with down the road at a different office" "Taking patient information with you is a HIPAA violation" "When you leave an office, you leave the patients, not just the office" "Change is good, it is difficult, but change is ultimately good" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! For the final episode in A Tale of Two Hygienists' infection control series, Michelle had the opportunity to virtually sit down and speak with a specialist on the subject of keeping your tools in sparkling clean condition so as to limit the risk of spreading infection. Joyce Moore is an infection prevention specialist at Midmark Corporation, an educational consultant for 3M, and the owner of Compass Dental Safety based in Swansea, MA. Joyce focuses on safe and sanitary instrument reprocessing and over the course of her career has worked in both the dental and medical fields. In this episode, Joyce goes through her own instrument reprocessing procedure step by step, discusses the different types of indicators, and impresses the importance of good record-keeping. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 13:36 - How working across two fields allows Joyce to see a larger perspective on how they've evolved. - The importance of avoiding passing down "legacy errors." - Joyce and Michelle review their respective processes for handling and treating dental instruments. - Ultrasonic cleaner vs. dishwasher, and why the latter can never replace the former. - Why you should invest in a printer or data logger for record-keeping. - What are the different kinds of indicators, and what should be our best practices for them? QUOTES: "I love infection prevention, and I love people who love to talk about infection prevention." "You don't want to have to contact a whole batch of patients saying that [you] didn't do this right, because you will never repair your reputation from that standpoint." "Sterile dental instruments and devices are key to practicing safe dentistry." LINKS: Joyce's email: [email protected] 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus episode we are joined by Beth Jordan RDH, MS - Global Professional and Scientific Relations Manager for Crest + Oral-B to talk about toothpaste! We are diving into the ingredients, what they mean, what our patients need, and how to have the conversations about home-care with them to increase compliance! Episode Highlights Toothpaste - Do we need it? Toothpaste Technology Toothpaste is not all the same Ingredients - What they are and What they do Stannous Fluoride RDA - Radioactive Dentin Abrasively Prescribing for to your patients Quotes "Believe it or not, toothpaste technology changed too" "The foundation of good oral health is biofilm control" "Patients are not always great at mechanical biofilm control… there is toothpaste technology now that treats the biofilm left behind" "It's hard to move the needle when we play old tapes" "As Dental Professionals when we pick up that tube of toothpaste it is important that we know what the ingredients are, and what they do" "You cannot ignore the user experience" "Compliance is the name of the game in dental hygiene" "These receptors look for invaders and trigger our bodies inflammatory response" "The trick is to bind to make it stable, but release it to make it bio-available" "There is a lot of chemistry that goes into toothpaste" "You have _____, I am recommending ____ toothpaste for your home-care to help treat that" "I am prescribing this style of toothbrush, interdental brush, toothpaste because of XYZ" "The language and words we use are so important when talking to patients" "Despite their best efforts plaque will be left behind so recommend a highly bio-available stannous fluoride toothpaste" Links Beth's Email: [email protected] Instagram Handle: @CrestOralBPro Facebook: CrestOralBPro Website: dentalcare.com Link to full Meta-Analysis: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpe.13203 Link to learn more about the Oral-B iO (if you're allowed to share this) https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/product/toothpaste/stannous-fluoride Oral B: https://oralb.com 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Eddy, RDH. Stephanie joins us to talk about motivational interviewing and resources available through Elevate Oral Care! Episode Highlights Examples of Communication Structure Shared Decision Making Caries Risk Discussions Patient Centered Communication Video Series Quotes "The ADA reports only 16% floss once per day" "20% say they floss when they need to" "How do we change the conversation from 'I have to' to 'I want to' " "When you hear that how does that make you feel?" "One of the ways I can help you do that is…" "I stay up to date on the evidence based research so I can help you" Links Patient Centered Communication Video Series: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/elevatingcare Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! Continuing its series on Dental Infection Control Awareness month, Michelle is speaking with a guest who knows OSHA so well that they call her "the OSHA Lady," and who has plenty experience reaching out to dental employees who've heard the same training many times before. Karen Daw is an author, coach, and authorized OSHA trainer. Previously the Clinic Health and Safety Director/Safety Improvement Coordinator for Ohio State University, she now works with dental practices to develop a culture of safety while decreasing costs. In this episode, Karen explains how OSHA training works in the time of COVID, ponders what about OSHA will change after the pandemic, and discusses the strangest mask she's seen yet. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:49 - Karen discusses the unexpected path that led her to work with OSHA and how she became a "safety geek." - The occasionally tricky task of making OSHA training engaging for employees who may have gone through it a half dozen times over. - Breaking down the differences between infection control and OSHA. - How do you reach employees who are just plain tuned out of the training? - Looking toward the future of OSHA in a post-COVID world. - Differentiating federal OSHA from state OSHA. - Karen gives a brief overview of the Respiratory Infection Program QUOTES: "You have to be able to educate and empower at the same time." "You gotta have the buy-in from everybody if you're gonna make this work." "Your safety is important to me, and because it is important to me we're gonna carve out the time to make sure that you have this training [and] that you understand." "When you give someone the opportunity to shine, they're gonna surprise you in many cases." "I think what this pandemic has shown us is that we need more black and white." LINKS: Karen's homepage - https://www.karendaw.com/ The OSHA Lady on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theoshalady/ 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! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca