A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Connie Simmons, RDH to talk about dry mouth, and solutions for your patients! Episode Highlights Remineralization Locate the cause of dry mouth FluoriMax5000 Allday Dry Mouth Spray Quotes "Do the products really fix dry mouth, or just alleviate some of the symptoms?" "Loosing any amount of saliva can have a great impact of oral health." "Sometimes you can hear it when a patient has dry mouth." "Think of calcium and phosphate as the building blocks of your teeth and think of the fluoride as the mortar that holds them together." "Allday Dry Mouth Spray is 44% Xylitol." Links [email protected] 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! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! This week, Casey Hein brings the vast amount of knowledge and wisdom she has amassed through her 50 years in dentistry to the podcast. Casey's many roles include dental hygienist, consultant, writer, speaker, founder of the first publication on Oral-Systemic Medicine, and pioneer of Periodontal-Systemic Science in patient care, medical-dental collaboration, and point-of-care medical testing. She has also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics, and Director of Education of the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health, at the University of Manitoba in Canada. Truly an expert in her field, Casey shares her experience and her passion with listeners here today. She begins by reviewing her remarkable journey in the dental profession, and then provides an in-depth analysis of the need for, and steps to follow, in implementing a medical-dental integration, and an 'entry to wellness at point of care' model. As part of this discussion, she delves into such topics as mind lines, transdisciplinary care, the 'rising risk populations', and the need to establish proof of concept. Casey finishes up by sharing some upcoming initiatives and events with which she will be involved to help move us all closer to these models. Casey has a vision of where dentistry needs to head in the future, and is more than prepared to collaborate with all shareholders to help shape and ultimately achieve that vision. Listen in today to be inspired by her passion and respond to her call to action. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 8:26 - Casey's journey in the dental profession - The varying levels of understanding among physicians, nurses, and dental professionals regarding oral-systemic interrelationships - Medical-dental integration and attitudes toward it - The Non-physician Primary Care Model and how to get there - Mind lines - The challenge of implementing the evidence of oral-systemic interrelationships - The perfect model for medical-dental integration - Transdisciplinary care - The 'entry to wellness at the point of care' model and Casey's plans for educating others in its implementation - Screening people for risk factors of various conditions - The 'rising risk populations' - Casey's 'proof of concept' protocols and getting insurance companies and practices on board - Casey's 'Mini Messages' - Some of Casey's upcoming initiatives/events QUOTES: "I've been around for about 100 years." "Basically, what we've seen…is that physicians and nurses have really stepped up now to do a lot of things in the oral cavity. They get it." "Plaque doesn't tell the whole story." "It is the first time that we have guidelines that incorporate factors outside the oral cavity." "It's about erasing and relearning a lot of what we learned." "The way we are doing it now in dentistry, it is completely obsolete." "It is monumental to try to change the way people are educated." "There is this junction between medicine and dentistry, and, the truth of the matter is, we will share responsibility and accountability for patient outcomes." "It's about entering healthcare wherever that patient could be, and we need to be part of that." "We're not diagnosing, we're screening." "We just need to get comfortable and not be afraid to talk to medical providers. Jump in!" "Please, we want to collaborate with you." "The early adopters are…the practices that stand the most to gain." "This is truly holistic health." "Everybody's talking about it, but nobody's doing it!" "What an easy proof of concept – just start coding it what it is." "We are such an integral part of healthcare, and…we've got to take these little baby steps and just get started. Just do something." LINKS: 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 PDT homepage Casey's homepage Casey's Mini-Messages Great Expectations: Our Future as Essential Members of the Primary Healthcare Team Survey re: medical testing in dentistry Casey's talk at Dr. Cooper's international conference on the integration of primary care into dental practice - November 3rd and 4th, 2021.

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the Alveolar Bone Crust! Quotes: "For most of us we're utilizing dental radiographs to evaluate our approximate what that bone level looks like. So know that when we're looking at the shape of that bony crust, we're looking at several influential factors, things like what is the width of the interdental space? Do we have a close contact? Do we have a diastema or do we have a completely open contact?" "Now, from a composition standpoint, the alveolar process itself really is a dense collagenous fiber and it's important for us to understand that. These collagen fibers provide that ground substance or that ground matrix and then we have inorganic salts of bone, primarily calcium and phosphate, that permit the remineralization or mineralization itself of the bone within the bone itself." 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 Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about the three things he wants you to know about sealants! Episode Highlights Caries Risk Assessment Faulty Logic Time Management Product Selection Production Quotes "Insurance wouldn't pay for it, so why spend the time talking about it." "I was anti-sealant for years, because of this faulty logic." "In my opinion, Caries Risk Assessments are still our most valuable tool for determining the need for sealants." "A poorly placed resin based sealant is not helping the patient." "You need a product that isn't going to fail, even if there is a little bit of moisture present, or a little bit chips away." "The backbone of any practice is the hygiene department." "It is our responsibility to take control of the production coming out of our chair and sealants are just such an easy way to produce production." "If you can apply just a few sealants per day you can add a few thousands of dollars to your practice each month." Links Fuji Triage: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Fuji_TRIAGE/ Fuji Triage EP: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Fuji_TRIAGE_EP/ 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! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Amanda Hill joins Andrew as a co-host today for a fascinating interview with computational mathematician, Andrew Carr. Specializing in machine learning, Andrew has served as a research intern at Google Brain, worked in geometric deep learning, and writes a blog where he muses upon math, deep learning, and programming. He is determined to prove to the world that his field of study is, indeed, 'cool', and he does just that here today as he explains his views on how data science, machine learning, and AI can play a transformative role in the future of dentistry. The show begins with a couple of recent listener reviews before Andrew shares his background, his work at Google Brain, and his explanation of understanding and using data. He and our hosts then delve into the type of data traditionally collected in dentistry, some software that works with that data currently, and some ideas for what more it could do in the future. Andrew also discusses computer vision, depth estimation, chat bots, and robotics along with the roles they could play in dentistry, and he finishes by offering his advice for those looking to move from their current role in the dental field to his beloved field of machine learning and AI. Today's collaboration between our insightful 'tool users' and this highly talented 'tool maker' will undoubtedly spark your imagination about just what is possible in the future for dentistry and dental professionals. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 7:52 - Some listener reviews from February - Andrew's background - Google Brain - Understanding and using data - The type of data collected in dentistry - The gap between the tool makers and tool users - Dentistry software such as axiUm - The evolving definition of AI - Protected information - Andrew's perspective on data use, computer vision, and depth estimation in dentistry in the future - Chat bots, natural language processing and GBT-3 - Robotics in dentistry - Soft robotics - Moving from the dentistry field to the field of machine learning and AI QUOTES: "I think I only understood the word 'cloud' in that whole thing." "I promise, it's interesting." "We went into Dental Hygiene because we could only count to 32, so be kind, and be slow." "Most data turns out to be pretty useless." "In general, data is used nowadays to solve business problems." "The idea is, of course, we use whatever data we're collecting to provide treatment plans to achieve an outcome." "We need to be calibrated on all the inputs." "You can learn on data without ever seeing the data." "Computer vision is fraught with perils." "The machine learning systems that we build…they always try to find the easiest way to solve the problem, and it's almost never the problem we actually intend to solve." "The time it would save!" "It's one motivated grad student away from completion." "It turns out, though, that making something that can understand long term context is the challenge." "What is a mouth and where is the head? You know, 'Don't squish anyone' – that kind of thing." "I think Robotics is the next big thing as far as applications of machine learning." "It sounds like there's a lot of things we could solve in dentistry if somebody's interested in figuring it all out." LINKS: 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 axiUm Dental Software Automate the Boring Stuff Everyday Data Science on Gumroad Everyday Data Science on Amazon Andrew's Twitter Andrew's Blog Email Andrew

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the supporting bone! Quotes: "So when we see the meeting of the cribriform plate and the buccal and lingual cortical plates, that's where, of course, we see that beautiful lamina dura radiographically, the buccal and lingual cortical plates will vary in thickness, but typically we do see that that cortical plate is thicker on the mandible than on the maxilla." "We talk about that compact bone being thicker on the mandible, but on the maxilla we see that the compact bone itself is actually thicker on the palatal surfaces than it is on buccal surfaces." 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 Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH from Hygiene Edge to talk about helping your students to get the most out of clinic! Educators this one is for you! This TIPisode is sponsored by Orascoptic. Visit www.Orascoptic.com to learn more. Episode Highlights Focus meetings Review student requirements and patient needs Help beyond requirements Set that dream list Expectations Quotes "A clinical instructor needs to take charge." "When you start right, it is easy to go right." "She ended up offering the things the patient needed more often when she worked in a production based office." "You can get what you need when you offer the best care to your patients." "As you invest in those students they will feel that enthusiasm and you will see them grow, and become, and excel." "To watch them recognize how far they have come is amazing." Links Hygiene Edge: https://www.hygieneedge.com More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! This week, Andrew and Michelle welcome Dr. Matt Allen to the podcast for an in-depth discussion about Motivational Interviewing (MI). Among his many roles, Dr. Allen serves as the President of M David MI Inc., the CEO and co-founder of differentkind, a part time volunteer faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, and he still remains active in clinical practice. In addition to all this, he is the only US-based dentist member of MINT, the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. As you will hear, Dr. Allen's passion for teaching, coaching, and mentoring other dental professionals to engage with and support patients along the road to oral health is fully evident during the conversation today. Dr. Allen begins by sharing his professional background including his journey to working with MI, and then he explains exactly what MI is and where it fits best within the dental visit. Along the way, he shares some of the tools and techniques of MI, how it can be implemented with patients and colleagues alike, its impact on clinicians' feelings of burnout, and building it into dental professional education programs. Dr. Allen's extensive experience with MI generates a great deal of wisdom and advice for its use in many areas of life, and particularly in the dental world. Destined to be even more important and effective in a post-pandemic world, we would all be well advised to implement it as a best practice now, and Dr. Matt Allen shows us how in this informative and inspiring conversation here today. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 8:25 - Dr. Allen's background and how he got into motivational interviewing (MI) - What MI is and where it fits best in dental visits - Dr. Allen's analysis of Michelle's MI example - Open-ended questions, change talk, self-management goals, choice menus, social determinants of health - MI with more challenging patients - Tele-dentistry and technology affecting change behavior with MI - Using motivational tools and techniques in inter-colleague relationships - Compassion, Autonomy, Partnership and Evocation (CAPE) - Small wins and the power of affirmations - MI's impact on clinician burnout - Building MI into dental professional education programs - Findings of a study of what dental patients value - Asking permission to make suggestions with patients and colleagues - 'Setting the table' at the beginning of every appointment - Where to learn more about MI QUOTES: "I feel like, right now, I have 7 jobs, I think." "It is a way of being with people that's pretty profoundly different." "I want to be better at this, and I screw it up every single day." "What we want is for them to think they're coming up with that idea themselves." "What's most important for you to talk with me about today?" "Motivational interviewing increases the likelihood of change." "We can take these skills and apply them to our relationships with each other and I think we'll be better humans with each other." "That's what being a good leader, I think, is about in a lot of ways, is letting go and letting the person actually take ownership." "Patient safety is one of those things where it's not really about motivation, it's about compliance." "People just wanted help taking control of their own oral health." "I want to use those 2 hours the most effectively that I can. I think MI helps us do that." "I'm asking you to agree to come along in the conversation with me." "I think we need more people doing this work." LINKS: 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 Reach Dr. Allen: M David MI homepage differentkind homepage Motivational Interviewing for Leadership: MI-LEAD Experiences of dental care: what do patients value? Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the alveolar bone proper! Quotes: "The Cribriform plates themselves are thinner plates of bone that have perforations and those perforations are really important because those little openings are openings that carry blood vessels and nerve endings and of course, lymphatic support from the bone and supplies a kind of a nutritional source directly to the periodontal ligament fibers." "The two parts of the alveolar process are the alveolar bone proper and that's what we're going to talk about this week. Next week, we're going to talk about the supporting bone, and it's important for us to understand the differences between the two." 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 TIPisode is brought to you by Zirc Dental. We are joined by Brittany Gray, CDA, Zirc Product & Efficiency Consultant, to talk about Procedure Tubs, Safe-Lok Covers, and material management! Brittany Gray, CDA, is a Zirc Product & Efficiency Consultant. Prior to joining the Zirc team, Brittany spent nearly 23 years as a dental assistant. Her clinical experience has helped her be fantastic at visualizing how to improve the organization of a practice's existing set-up and passionate about helping our clients become more efficient. Brittany is a consultant for our ZOBE, RESET, & Organization Conversation services! Quotes: "I wish I knew then, what I know now" "I know because I found myself on the receiving end of that look many times." "Procedure Tubs are the game changer." "We don't know what we don't know and that is where Zirc comes in, Zirc is the expert, so you don't have to be!" Links: Learn more about Zirc's products & services at zirc.com Sign up for an Organization Conversation: www.zirc.com/organizationconversation Sign up for ZOBE: www.zirc.com/get-organized/zobe Email Brittany at [email protected] or call her at 763-251-3047 Follow Zirc on Instagram: www.instagram.com/zircdentalproducts/

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 roundtable focuses on periodontitis, a disease that more than half of Americans have! To get the full scoop, Andrew chatted with not one, not two, but FOUR perio educators. Eva Ramsey is an assistant professor at Tennessee Wesleyan University and faculty for AndyRDH. Marie Richey is a full-time educator and assistant professor at Shawnee State University. Amanda Mitchell is a faculty member at Student RDH and who teaches for South College in Nashville. Lisa Bilich is the department chair at Eastern Washington University and has taught perio for 15 years. In this episode, our panel delves into their personal reasons for working in perio, discuss the way generational differences impact lesson plans, and ask the vital question: is House, MD still cool? EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 5:42 - Why our panellists fell in love with perio. - The reason Eva views her students as "disease detectives." - How do the guests get their students—as well as more skeptical professionals—invested in perio? - What Lisa does to make perio education more "real" for her students. - The importance of recognizing the difference of experience among faculty members and clinicians. - How the COVID pandemic has made it difficult for current perio students to get the same hands-on experience as their predecessors. - What the guests want to be the ultimate outcome(s) for their lessons. - How students can more effectively study for perio courses. QUOTES: "Perio is the path where science and dentistry kinda merge." "We're making a bigger difference than just when we see our only patients." "We don't clean teeth; we are preventative health care specialists." "It's not just about the test; it's about having to know I can stop the process by what I do." "I think it's so important to learn along with our students and to be okay with not knowing everything." "Not every student learns the same way." LINKS: 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 the CEJ or Cemento Enamel Junction. Quotes: "So the current Darby text actually states that 76 percent of our patient population, we see a meet's where the cementum and the enamel meet 14 percent of our population we see that overlap and 10 percent of our patients, we see a gap." "So because of this morphological diversity, there's a call to action within the dental community that we need to be careful about dental interventions in the region of the CEJ because there could be other pathological changes or hypersensitivity of the teeth associated with the CEJ." 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 Andrea Wiseman, RDH to talk about Children's Dental Health Month and the importance of starting good oral hygiene habits young. Episode Highlights Product Choice Product Choice Metered Dosing Health Warehouse Quotes "If you have a patient that has white spot lesions it will be much harder, if not impossible to remineralize those white spots." "Small change, big impact." "The higher strength fluoride toothpaste is more effective at preventing decay." "Even after being instructed how to apply a pea sized amount, patients and parents over apply." "HealthWarehouse will ensure your patients receive a 6 month supply at about half the price of brick and mortar pharmacies." Links [email protected] 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! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and for this episode Andrew and Michelle have offered the mic to Jessica, Shelley and Melia at Hygiene Edge. They spoke with a pediatric hygiene specialist and traded tips and tricks for dental hygiene educators who work with children. Jessica began her hygiene career—even if she technically wasn't a dental hygienist at the time—in a pediatric office. Shelley has worked with a wide range of pediatric patients in private practices over the years, and now instructs the next generation of hygienists on working with children and adolescents. Melia has worked in dental hygiene for over a decade and experiences the pediatric side of her profession when bringing her daughter to appointments. They spoke with Brittnee Thibault, who's both a resident pediatric hygiene specialist and a clinical instructor for hygiene students. In this episode, our guests discuss how to best describe an injection without freaking out your young patient, impress the importance of an "I'm the boss" voice, and explain how a little fidget spinner can go a long way to keeping your patient happy. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:05 - Melia's fun experience bringing in her daughter to get a tongue-cut done. - Brittnee discusses how she came to work in a pediatric office. - Why it's unusual to actually have a dental hygienist working in a pediatric office in Utah—and why these offices should have a hygienist on staff. - What Shelley is hearing from her pediatric students on how their clinic experience differs from what they're being taught. - Why Jessica "bailed" the first time she had to administer a pediatric injection. - How you can build up your students' confidence before they begin practicing on children. - What instructors can do to ensure a successful appointment for the child, student and educator. - How you can make the appointment experience more comforting for both kids and their parents. QUOTES: "It's very important to know how to treat those little ones all the way up to adolescence." "I love this office and I love pediatrics." "Replace those scary words with things that aren't as scary." "As an instructor... one aspect I'm always trying to bring in is helping them to include the parent in the conversation as well." "Setting those expectations before the patient's in the chair, with the student, I feel like makes the appointment a lot better." "Just take a breath... go with the flow." "Don't ever forget that you're not alone and you're part of a good team." LINKS: Hygiene Edge - https://www.hygieneedge.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 This episode includes the sound effect "cheering-16.flac" by Halleck found at FreeSound.org - https://freesound.org/people/Halleck/sounds/18665/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about acellular and cellular cementum. Quotes: "Now, when we see tooth wear like attrition, for example, the body compensates by depositing more layers of cellular cementum." "Now, it's important to know that cementum itself does not resorbed as readily as bone does because it's a vascular and it's protective." 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 Susan Wingrove, RDH to talk about the importance of biofilm management, and salivary testing in our appointments. In this TIPisode Susan highlights some of the patient benefits of using MI Paste and MI Paste Plus! Episode Highlights Ideal Patients for pH Testing MI Paste Study Re-Care Appointments Quotes "As dental hygienists we need to look at oral plaque and pH differently." "Consider adopting the biofilm term for dental plaque and look at oral biofilm differently." "Eliminate biofilm and remove the calculus with equal focus." "A healthy saliva will have a pH of 6.8-7.8 level." "Patients should apply MI Paste, or MI Paste twice daily." "Studies show that these bioactive innovative products will work at their optimal level if the patient is in an oral pH balance when they are applied." "It is a vital time to protect our patients teeth with these types of products." 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! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! On this week's A Tale of Two hygienists, we're focusing on how companies and clinics can work to foster a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Our guest for this episode is actually in charge of that role at her own workplace. For this interview, Andrew was able to speak to Cheya Dixon, the Director of Diversity for the professional oral health care association at Procter & Gamble, where she's happily and enthusiastically worked for the last 21 years. Andrew is additionally joined by Brittany Duncan, the A Tale of Two Hygienists' director of sales and marketing and the person who keeps everything on this audible ship running smoothly. In this episode, Cheya discusses what it's like to work in a consistently inclusive environment, explains how a little bit of singing got her started on the path to becoming the Director of Diversity, and reveals how some oral care brands are reaching out to their communities in the midst of quarantine. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:20 - The most essential reason for why Cheya has worked with the same company for over two decades. - How P&G's take on American Idol provided Cheya with a new source of pride and an opportunity to improve the country. - Why selling is a valuable skill for any oral health professional. - Cheya's advice for those about to transfer or considering transferring to sales. - How P&G helped make the 40 most difficult days of Cheya's life more bearable. - Cheya explains how the Bridges Virtual Summits are an effective new way for Crest and Oral B to serve their community. - The big and little things you and your workplace can do to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment. QUOTES: "If you ever talk to me and I ever have to sell you something, it should feel less like a sale and more like a conversation." "Do not sell anything you are not passionate about." "If you can't tell by the end of this podcast, I have the gift of gab." "I'd come to work everyday with 150% of myself there." "We're working to create patient education materials... that are reflective of the communities we serve." "Put on somebody else's shoes and learn a little bit about their journey!" "I think it's incredibly important that we learn from our history so that we don't repeat it." LINKS: Donate to Andrew's Walking Campaign: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/andrew-walks-for-charity/andrew-walks-for-charity/ Cheya's email - [email protected] Dental Care homepage - https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Pew Research Andrew Mentioned: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2016/05/12/dental-health-is-worse-in-communities-of-color?fbclid=IwAR0OweskTik11IXxRQtO_nUIKH9G7ba-W6WjfISatbxXj8LOrknA-f0BRjg According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, African-American children had higher levels of dental caries and in 2009–2010, the prevalence of untreated caries for African American children aged 3–5 was significantly higher than Caucasian children (19% vs. 11%, respectively) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6427601/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20report%20produced,as%20African%20American%20%5B48%5D Homophily, the tendency to bond with those who are similar, may be a potential facilitator for overcoming patient–provider mistrust and oral health disparities. According to a report produced by the American Dental Association, African Americans comprise 12.4% of the population while only 3.8% of dentists self-identified as African American [48]. This, too, may be the result of the historical structural barriers which prevented dentists of color from studying, gaining acceptance to, and participating fully in the field of dentistry, resulting in underrepresented dental practitioners of color and underserved communities of color. Sociocultural factors identified included the strained patient–provider relationship, possibly the result of historical injustices and workforce limitations, the impact of culture and food, and the value placed on oral care due to social norms. Finally, the familial factors that impact oral health included parental education, parental resources (i.e., time, finances), and parental oral care behaviors. http://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Advocacy/Files/160523_Kelly_Report_Dental_Chapter.pdf The Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovY6yjTe1LE The Look - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJav36Nbn58 The Choice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7bnS8R994I The Pause - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwYkvPzUGI 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 episode includes the sound effect "chee

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about cementum! Quotes: "Cementum itself is not as calcified as some of our other tissues in the body, and the idea behind this, of course, is the fact that as a layer of cementum is laid down, it only calcifies to a certain amount before the next layer of cementum is laid down, meaning that cementum is never fully calcified." "So when a patient is sensitive, oftentimes it's not due to the cementum, but due to either decay or of course, the potential that there could be some recession and exposed tooth structure, specifically of the dentin." 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/

On this weeks TIPisode we are joined by Carrie Wucinich and Debora Carrier! They talk to us about "Where the Sugar Bugs Live" and the impact it has made for pediatric patients! Episode Highlights Carrie's Background Carrie's TIP Twice as Nice Partnership Portion of proceeds support families affected by childhood cancer Quotes "Parents would cry to me because they didn't know what else to do." "I knew I had to do this to help parents." "The Sugar Bugs are coming alive and coming to the office on scrub caps!" "It has to be the right time." "Get your pen ready because here we go." "The underlying tip is to find a mentor." "I can give out the advice, but you have to take it and run with it." Links Where the Sugar Bugs Live Twice As Nice Sugar Bugs Line More TIPisodes

On this weeks TIPisode we are joined by Sarah Thiel, Owner and Co-Founder of CE Zoom! CE Zoom has developed a new feature that makes licensure maintenance and renewals a breeze. They literally hand you everything you need to maintain your license on a silver platter! Episode Highlights CE Zoom Background New CE Zoom Feature: Your Total Package Quotes "CE Zoom was created for myself, and for all of you." "It shouldn't be hard to maintain your license" "We all know the requirements are not the same across the board." "We are dedicated to making sure our tracker is up to date." "We literally hand your everything you need on a silver platter." "We are giving it to you for less than $2.50 per credit hour." "You can feel totally relaxed, compliant and renewed." "You just have to show up." Links CE Zoom Website: https://www.cezoom.com CE Zoom Help: [email protected] More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Michelle has gone all in on TikTok—not just for fun, mind you, but because certain medical professionals have turned it into a surprisingly engaging resource for both other people in their field as well as the average layperson. This week, she invited the people behind three of her favorite accounts to discuss how they educate about COVID and vaccination while trying to tamp down on the myriad falsehoods surrounding those very touchy subjects. Tyler (@thatsassynp on TikTok) is a pulmonary nurse practitioner who does both in- and out-patient work and who previously worked in the ICU as a registered nurse; over the last couple of years he's become very interested in vaccines, how they work, and the disinformation surrounding them. Savannah (@rx0rcist) is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who left her previous role as a retail pharmacist and discovered a massive need for evidence-based medicine in the process. Christina (@christinaaaaaaanp) is a nurse practitioner with an oncological focus who saw TikTok as an opportune platform to combat the myths surrounding COVID. In this episode, our guests lay out how mNRA vaccines are a "plug-and-play technology," debunk some key anti-vaccination talking points, and explain why there are new variants of COVID-19. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 8:37 - What kind of work goes into making their educational TikToks? - Who makes up the guests' collective audiences on TikTok? - How a "dumpster fire" can easily develop in the comments beneath even the most innocuous videos. - Why these vaccines have NOT been rushed. - The difference between "traditional" and mRNA vaccines." - Why Savannah finds the vaccine and certain people's response to it to be so fascinating. - The reason you should worry about being vaccinated if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. - The country whose vaccine rollout Tyler has been keeping a close eye on. - Why you still need to get the vaccine even if you've had COVID. QUOTES: "It's a human thing and a social media problem." "When you have a technology that's been worked on for decades and you have this lovely pandemic to work with, it's just like a recipe for perfection to establish and make a vaccine." "Instead of saying 'Oh my god, why is it rushed?!' it's like 'Oh my god, why have we never put this much energy and time into making vaccines?!'" "It's really promising for the future as well for mNRA technology and how it's gonna be applied to future vaccines and how quickly we're going to be able to get vaccines when the next pandemic hits us." "These committees don't take this lightly at all." "Almost all clinical studies will have pregnancy as an exclusion criteria." "It's a pandemic, not a light switch; we don't just turn it off." "We've been at this for a year. We can keep doing this with some hope at the end." "You have to have a strong voice and you've gotta keep speaking." LINKS: Tyler on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsassynp Savannah on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rx0rcist Christina on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christinaaaaaaanp 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 the dentogingival unit. Quotes: "The dentogingival unit is a collective unit that refers to the epithelial attachment and the gingival connective tissue attachment to the cementum." "The formation of this unit has important clinical applications, particularly during the periodontal evaluation and healing of gingiva after periodontal treatment. " 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 operating ethically within the dental environment. 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 Where This Happens Common Questions Teresa Receives ADA Code of Ethics 2021 Wish For You Quotes "Let me run this by you, does this sound okay to you?" "when you go home, and you feel something nagging at you, that is your ethics." " Only about 1/4 of the questions I get, is there really something wrong." "A lot of the mistakes are made at the medicaid office level." "When you are on a hamster wheel, it is really hard to catch mistakes." "I want you to code for what you did." "The patients really don't care. Why don't they care? They don't know." "If it doesn't sit right with you now, it won't fit right with you later." Links ADA Code of Ethics 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' 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 roundtable shines a spotlight on pediatric dentistry and how we should modify our techniques and behavior to best suit our younger patients. Anaika Forbes is the co-host of the Dental-ish Podcast and currently works as the department chair of a dental assisting program and part-time as an adjunct professor; she's spent the last decade of her hygiene career working in pediatrics, private offices and in public health. Returning from last week's episode are Kelly Quolas and Natalie Hayward, two hygienists with extensive experience in pediatrics. And last but not least, Brooke Crouch is the dental outreach program manager for New Horizons Healthcare, a not-for-profit community and family health center based in Roanoke, VA. In this episode, our guests discuss their encounters with celebrity parents, how vomit differs from one age group to another, and consider ways hygiene schools can improve their pediatric education programs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 7:33 - The guests discuss the pediatric opportunities out there for dental hygienists. - What subject or techniques should have a greater focus in hygiene school? - When have they felt most out of their depth?—including the kid who broke Anaika's heart. - Overcoming parental objections to your treatment and advice. - Sharing the great—and not so great, maybe even gross—parts of working with kids. - Their best advice for students going into pediatrics or considering that path. QUOTES: "I feel that collaborative care with a pediatric hygienist and a pediatric dentist works way better than other specialties." "Behavior management is its own specialty when it comes to dealing with the pediatric population." "You take a step back and say 'How can I handle this situation if it happens again a little bit better?'." "Every day in the pediatric world is a new day." "Show them that you're coming from a place of care [and] give them all the information they would need to make the proper decision for their child." "Educate them as best as we can, but also do our best to not scare them off either." LINKS: Anaika's email - [email protected] Dental-ish Podcast on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podcast.dentalish/ Kelley's email - [email protected] Myo My Health - https://mymyomyhealth.com/Brooke'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 periodontal ligament fibers. Quotes: "That's why if you're a clencher and a grinder you wake up in the morning and you go, oh, my teeth are hurting, it's probably the periodontal ligament that's causing pain." "We can observe this radial graphically, although we cannot see the periodontal ligament itself on a radiograph we can see that PDL space and when we see widening of that periodontal ligament space, we know that that tooth may be experiencing a higher absorption of shock of the occlusion." 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 Andrew and Michelle bring you a TIPisode highlighting Halyard dental products, specifically their masks and supply chain management! Learn about how the N95 from Halyard is different than others you may have tried, and how Halyard has come through for dental offices within the United States throughout the pandemic. Episode Highlights N95 Fit Tests Michelle FINALLY finds an N95 that fits! (Halyard Fluidshield Surgical N95) FDA Cleared - Follow your IFU's Storage Friendly Supply and Demand The Halyard Supply Chain Buy American Made Quotes "In 2020 we all got real comfortable with N95's." "I failed all of my N95 fit tests." "This isn't some flippant stuff on the back of the box, this is from the FDA." "I've heard so many terrible stories about shipping nightmares." "Halyard has shown their ability to shine, when we have needed them the most." "From fabrication to shipping, everything is right here in the United States." Links Halyardhealth.com products.halyardhealth.com Halyard Fluidshield Surgical N95 Your crash course in supply chains, globalization and COVID -19 episode of Business Casual Podcast

Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! When you work in a profession where even fully grown adults are apprehensive about attending their own appointments, it can be a daunting task helping young patients feel at ease. Andrew reached out to a couple members of the A Tale of Two Hygienists Facebook group who work in the pediatric side of dentistry to share how they work with the kids at their practices. Kelley Quolas is a myofunctional therapist and registered dental hygienist based in Phoenix, AZ who got started in dentistry when she was 16 and found herself drawn to working with kids. At dental assistant school she met her friend Natalie Hayward, who found working in a pediatric practice intimidating at first but now "couldn't dream of going anywhere else." In this episode, Kelley and Natalie discuss how to reassure young patients, reveal which shows are big with the kids these days, and explain how to speak to parents who may not be the most cooperative. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:13 - What are some telltale signs of nervousness among child patients? - How dental appointments differ by age group. - Kelley and Natalie define anticipatory guidance. - What are the most popular TV shows for kids at the dentist's office these days? - Kelley and Natalie discuss their steps for cleaning the teeth of their younger patients. - The art of bribing kids with popsicles so they'll stay still enough for you to take their X-ray. - Their advice to any students listening for dealing with stubborn and unruly parents. QUOTES: "They're a kid. They're not scary, they're just a child that needs a little help." "Having a television above when they lay down is a great distraction for kids." "Things change in kids' mouths so frequently that you really have to have your Spidey-sense on." "You have to get to know the parent as well as the patient." "We're here because we want to help." LINKS: My Myo My Health - https://mymyomyhealth.com/ Kelley's email - [email protected] EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: https://www.aapd.org/media/Policies_Guidelines/P_SleepApnea.pdf https://www.slideshare.net/JaceySheckler/pediatric-dental-assessments https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3470809/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5830181/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJpe9CuuHT0 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 connective tissue, also known as Lamina propria. Quotes: "Now the main component of our connective tissue, as with all connective tissue, is going to be our collagen fibers and there are many different types of collagen fibers that are available in the oral cavity." "Remember, collagen is a protein comprised of amino acids and the most common types of collagen that we see in the oral cavity are your type one, which comprises about 95 percent of the collagen we see in the oral cavity and type three, which comprises about five percent of our gingival connective tissues." 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, from Elevate Oral Care to talk about a new insurance code for preventative care! Episode Highlights Treatment After Decay Preventative Insurance Coverage New Code D-1355 Precautions Quotes "In the 2021 current Dental Terminology book there are 89 pages of codes, while only 3 of them include preventative codes." "The new D-1355 caries preventive medicament application – per tooth is a great step in preventing decay from beginning in patients mouths." "The new D-1355 is intended to prevent disease before it begins." "Over a 6 month period, Silver Diamine Fluoride is as effective at preventing decay as properly placed sealants." "SDF will not stain healthy dentin or enamel however even the smallest decayed or de-mineralized areas will stain." "Using these preventative products, and the codes to use them is the first step in lowering the caries rate for our patients." "As Hygienists you are on the front lines of prevention in dental offices, and we thank you for it." Links [email protected] ADA Code Guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/D1355_ADAGuidetoReportingCariesPreventiveMedicamentApplication_v1a_2020Oct.pdf?la=en 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! 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