A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Please Leave a Review! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Brian Novy. Dr. Novy is the Chief Dental Officer at the Alliance Dental Center. Dr. Novy talks to us about Saliva and some common misperceptions associated with it. Episode Highlights Misperceptions on saliva At home experiment Indicators of basic saliva and good quality saliva How to make good quality saliva Protein and Arginine Quotes "There seems to be a misperception that the amount of saliva in your mouth is equated to how healthy your mouth is" "You can have a little bit of really good saliva, or a lot of bad saliva" "Its not just about the quantity of saliva, It is about the quality of that saliva" "If you look in a patients mouth and see a lot of calculus oddly enough that is a good indication of high quality saliva" "They could brush their teeth really well, every day, and they will still form calculus because their saliva is basic" "What that means is your are applying fluoride varnish incorrectly, that means you are doing it wrong" "You have told those salivary glands to create higher quality saliva" "More protein in the diet means more protein in the saliva" Links Saliva Check BUFFER https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/Saliva_Check_BUFFER/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists is back at it with its series on ergonomics, focusing now on the subdermal tissues that stretch from one end of our body to the other and feel the brunt of bad posture. Michelle spoke with two hygienists who now serve as teachers and instruct the new generation of RHDs on the finer points of ergonomics and the importance of continual exercise. Aubreé Chismark, RDH, worked in private practice for a decade, went back to grad school, and has now been teaching at West Coast University for ten years. Tracy Ross, RDH, has worked in dental hygiene for over 20 years. She spent most of her career in private practice before beginning to feel the consequences of years of poor ergonomics. She now works alongside Aubreé. In this episode, Aubreé and Tracy discuss what you can do to ensure your body will still be in good working order by the time you're retired, examine the myriad little choices that contribute to good ergonomics, and help you understand the connective tissue that keeps everything in your body working smoothly. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:38 - Aubreé's inventive method of keeping students active during lecture sessions. - How Aubreé and Tracy became interested in ergonomics, and which parts of dental hygienists' bodies usually experience ergonomic pain. - What are some of the most common ergonomic mistakes hygienists make? - Looking at the causes and effects of sciatica. - The role fascia plays in keeping your body in working order. - Tracy leads us through an exercise that will pinpoint high-stress locations in our bodies and "train" our fascia. QUOTES: "It's how we treat our body and train our body to hold us through those eight hours a day." "I actually found that after a yoga class, my pain was either significantly reduced or gone." "The pain actually starts while students are in school." "It's necessary through movement that we keep our fascia healthy. There's no other way to keep it healthy." "You don't have to break a sweat in order to get the benefits of muscle movement." LINKS: Aubreé's email: [email protected] Yoga for Dental Professionals: https://yoga4dental.com/ Tracy's email: [email protected] Rimshot noise by djlprojects: https://freesound.org/people/djlprojects/sounds/415215/ 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 Dr. Uche Odiatu as he talks to us about the physically active dental patient. Episode Highlights Inflammatory Burden Immune System Flora Quotes "People always ask me If they need to be a trainer, and I say no, but you need to be aware of the impact of physical activity on our patients" "Sedentary people have 4X more inflammatory proteins circulating their bodies" "Any diseases that ends in 'itis' their flames are fanned by being sedentary" "People who are physically active have permanently differentiated T cells" "Our immune system is very much like the junk drawer…it gets clogged up" "Viruses only like being present at certain body temperatures, if you are working out every day or second day the viruses are meant to flee, they no longer feel your body is home" "People who are physically active have higher levels of beneficial flora in their GI tract" "The more diverse the flora, the more beneficial the flora" "More diverse flora, smarter more trained immune system" "Patients love the fact that we look at the whole body, not just the mouth, head and neck" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Dr. Uche Odiatu: http://www.druche.com/ Uche Instagram: @fitspeakers

Please Leave a Review! Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienist's series on ergonomics, Michelle and Andrew had the opportunity to speak with a guest whose company plays a significant role in making magnification both easy and comfortable for dental hygienists. Brent Downs is the director of sales for Q-Optics, which specializes in the design and production of through-the-lens (TTL) and flip-up loupes used by dental professionals to magnify the teeth they work diligently on. He's proud that Q-Optics' products have opened so many dental hygienists' eyes (ha) to the benefits of ergonomic loupes. In this episode, Brent discusses the process used to find the right loupes for a dental hygienist, delves into the potential effects of loupes on their wearers' eyesight, and explains what makes Q-Optics' devices stand out. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:25 - Brent discusses his journey working with optics and how Q-Optics has helped to create so many "magnification junkies." - Looking back through the history of loupes and how they came to be a key aspect of dentistry and dental hygiene. - Want to know how Brent and his team fit their clients for loupes? Check out Andrew's own experience at https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/atoth-library/andrew-gets-fitted-for-loupes-video/ - Brent debunks wide-ranging myths about loupe usage and its effect on eyesight. - How are bright lights in loupes affecting their wearers in the long term? - The "collective freak-out" over the potential effects of blue light. QUOTES: "We want to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem." "Let's get the information that we need, but let's make it as simple and bulletproof as possible." "The beauty behind competition is it forces me to [lead] a better company." "We are certainly not in the business of blinding people." LINKS: Q-Optics homepage - https://www.q-optics.com/ Q-Optics email - [email protected] Q-Optics phone number - 1-800-858-2121 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 Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about teledentistry and the coding that surrounds it! 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 Pre COVID-19 vs. Post COVID-19 D9995 and D9996 D0190/D140 Evaluation Codes HIPAA Quotes "The ADA has a really nice guide on teledentistry and it's uses" "Its basically to determine whether the patient needs to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis" "When I take a look at the time involved…I almost feel like you should be looking at D140" "It's not a code that is going to pay out a lot, it's more of a descriptor" "A lot of the talk is that you can only use the 140, and that is just not true" "D0170 is one of the more criminally underused codes out there" "You should absolutely be charging for that, especially with all the PPE being used" "9311 can be done over teledentistry" "There are dedicated apps for this" "Code for what you did, look at what you did, and then find the right code" Links ADA Teledentistry Guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/CDT_D9995D9996-GuideTo_v1_2017Jul17.pdf?la=en A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.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 quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month's student roundtable introduces ATotH's new series for July: ergonomics. Emily Boge, RDH, is the dental administrative chair at Hawkeye Community College and also serves as the program chairs for dental assisting and dental hygiene. Lancette Van Guilder has practiced dental hygiene for a quarter of a century and currently splits her time between private practice and working as a continuing education speaker, including courses on ergonomics. She's part of a "power team" with her husband, Ward, a physical therapist who specializes in occupational health and wellness. In this episode, our guests discuss the essentials of posture, examine a study on impact of poor posture, and explain what you can do to feel as hale and hearty 20 years down the road as you are now. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:38 - Lancette and Ward discuss an article on the long term effects of poor posture on muscle imbalances among dental hygienists. - The "cone of stability" and how sitting and standing have different effects on your body. - Why even veteran hygienists can benefit from having a student shadow them for a little while. - Emily expresses her concern about the lack of consistency in teaching ergonomics among hygiene schools. - The importance of resting your feet on the ground and not on the chair legs when sitting down. QUOTES: "The goal of ergonomic training and education is [a] neutral working position." "The vast majority of dental hygienists do not work in a neutral position." "If I have one thing to say to the students that are listening, it's that you need to advocate to the people who make the decisions." "It is a lot harder to unteach a bad habit than it is to learn it the right way." LINKS: Hygienist for Health: https://www.hygienistforhealth.com/ Lancette's email: [email protected] How to adjust your saddle stool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEDDgAP3Ctk Emily'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

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Sarah Lawrence, RDH to talk about new patient appointments, focusing on pediatrics! Episode Highlights Appointment Breakdown Tips for parents Parenting Styles Point of no return Quotes "Parents just want to be reassured" "Each visit gets easier as the child starts to trust the office" "Encourage open communication throughout the visit" "Its helpful to know what kind of parenting style you are dealing with" "It can be easy for parents to want to push their child to finish the appointment" "I realize this might not be a popular opinion, but it is something I am very passionate about" Links More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ Sarah Lawrence, RDH Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlawRDH/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! We've come to it: the last entry in perio series. Before A Tale of Two Hygienists waves goodbye—however briefly—to Michelle's favorite topic, we have one final interview with more detail than you can wind an entire spool of (not as effective as you think) dental floss around. Kathryn Gilliam has been practicing dental hygiene for over three decades and is the founder and owner of PerioLinks, which offers specialized coaching programs to oral healthcare professionals (and who previously appeared on episode #221!). She preaches the importance of focusing on the whole patient, not just seeing them as "a set of teeth and gums." In this episode, Kathryn explains why it's not simply enough for patients to swish around some mouthwash, breaks down the keystone pathogen hypothesis, and gives you all the juicy details on every little bacterium. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 12:00 - What's Kathryn's favorite perio topic to discuss? - How personal tragedy led Kathryn on the personal and professional journey to where she is now. - Why it's actually dangerous that periodontal disease is mostly painless. - How even bleeding gums fit into a much larger medical picture that patients should be concerned about. - The luxury afforded to dental hygienists that other healthcare practitioners don't have. - Looking at the array of technology used to diagnose and treat periodontal issues. - Kathryn lays out her comprehensive protocol for dealing with periodontitis in the average patient. QUOTES: "I love to use technology in order to better serve our patients." "There's so much clinical, practical information within the research if we just seek it out and seek to understand." "It makes such a difference for people to see the bacteria." "There are just so many things beyond scaling teeth and talking to patients about flossing. We're so far beyond that." "Everything opens up when you learn how to use this technology." "If your mouth is inflamed, your body is inflamed." LINKS: PerioLinks LLC - https://periolinks.com/ PerioLinks webinars and media - https://periolinks.com/media/ PerioLinks on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PerioLinks 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 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 MI Paste products highlighting MI Paste, MI Paste Plus, and MI Paste One from GC America. Learn why Dr. Maragliano-Muliz loves these products for her patients! Episode Highlights Why patients may be at risk or high risk for caries What to do for patients at risk for caries MI Paste, MI Paste Plus MI Paste One Recaldent Quotes "These products are great for pregnant patients, children, and high risk patients" "Other materials that contain formulations of calcium phosphate are dependent upon a presence of an adequate amount of protein that occurs naturally in saliva" "There has to be an abrasive in a paste, to be considered a toothpaste, however the RDA is extremely low, it's at 64" "When using MI paste plaque levels are elevated for 48 hours...when using MI Paste plus or MI Paste One, PH levels are elevated for 96 hours" "This product alone will buffer plaque acid for upwards of 96 hours" "Don't let that biofilm thrive" Links MI Paste Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/mi.paste/ MI Paste Family Products: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_Plus/index.php Learn more, sign up for a virtual meeting and get FREE CE: https://bit.ly/2Lw3g4y http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues to indulge her love for and fascination with all things perio by interviewing a fellow hygienist who's trained on advanced periodontal tools that Michelle only wishes she could get her hands on. Amber Auger, RDH, is a speaker, professional coach and clinical trainer based in the Greater Boston Area. Apart from her comprehensive periodontal knowledge, Amber also has extensive experience using and training professionals on laser tools for the purposes of periodontal treatment. In this episode, Amber discusses the advantages of nuances of using lasers, explains where we can really make a significant change for both patients and professionals, and reveals why she's excited for the next ten years. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 7:49 - Amber takes us through her journey as a dental hygienist and discusses her experience with lasers. - How exactly are lasers used to treat periodontal disease? - Why you really need to take your time while probing. - The reason Amber establishes a personal connection with her patients before starting in on the serious questions. - What patients can do to test themselves for periodontal issues. - Why Amber and her colleagues implement a probiotic rather than antibiotic protocol for patients after laser treatment. - The trials and tribulations of convincing patients to use water picks. QUOTES: "It has been an absolutely amazing journey to dental hygiene." "When I'm chatting with my patient and I'm sitting them down and reviewing their medical history, I take the time to sit and listen." "When you're taking the time to empower them and educate them on a higher level, you're gonna have compliance through the roof as well as patients who follow you." "We are met with opportunities as we think we are worthy of them." "We need to be insurance-aware but not dictated by insurance." LINKS: Amber's homepage: https://www.amberauger.com/ Amber's email: [email protected] Amber on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberAugerRDHMPH Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/ Amber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberAugerRDH 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 Leave Us A Review! This week your TIPisode is brought to you by Amanda Hill, RDH who is the host of Your Dental Top 5 Podcast, found on The Dental Podcast Network Channel 1! Corey Jameson-Kuehl joins Amanda to talk about the top 5 ways to be a better leader in your team environment. Episode Highlights Custom Dental Solutions Corey's Top 5 Book Recommendation Quotes "I think understanding yourself, is key" "This is the ideal time to utilize something like a DISC assessment" "Clear communication is pretty much the key to anything in life" "I think it's a really big weakness if you don't know how to ask for help" "It does discourage the soul when you are continually micro-managed" Links Custom Dental Solutions: https://www.customdentalsolutions.com CDS Email: [email protected] More Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: [email protected]

Please Leave a Review! It's a new month, which means that A Tale of Two Hygienists is embarking on a new series. This time around, Michelle is indulging in her favorite interest—periodontal disease—and has invited someone who can easily walk you through every step of periodontitis. Katrina Sanders, aka the "Dental Winegenist," has been a dental hygienist for over ten years and is actually a level 1 sommelier! Katrina is based in Phoenix, AZ and works for AZPerio, the largest periodontal practice in the United States. She is also an educator, consultant and speaker. In this episode, Katrina goes over and demystifies new periodontal terminology and classifications, reveals where you can build true value in your clinical work, and explains why you should really think about what you say when educating patients on periodontal issues. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:53 - Katrina explains the importance of visually demonstrating to audiences and patients how periodontal disease can affect a person's oral health. - Michelle and Katrina reflect on how long it used to take to get licenced for anything. - The eye-opening moment that woke Katrina up to a long-standing issue with how hygienists discuss—or rather, DON'T discuss—periodontal issues with their patients. - Why how you say something can matter even more than what you say when bringing up periodontal concerns to apprehensive patients. - Katrina guides us through a very detailed tour of the stages of periodontal disease. - What are the best tools for identifying the early stages of periodontitis? QUOTES: "This is our opportunity to rebrand dentistry." "I love socializing with my patients, but there's a time and a place for that socialization." "If there's more debris than we can manage in that small chunk of time we have to actually scale, let's appropriately diagnose that case." "Patients need to know the 'why'." LINKS: Katrina's homepage - https://www.katrinasanders.com/ Katrina's email - [email protected] Katrina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Katrina on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheDentalWINEgenist Katrina on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-m-sanders-rdh-bsdh-m-ed-rf-39547bb4/ 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

Welcome to the first recording of the Dental-ish podcast! Your hosts Martelle Coke, Chris Williams and Anaika Forbes are joined by A Tale of Two Hygienists co-host, Andrew Johnston to put out a special bonus episode for both shows!The hosts of Dental-ish start out with a topic they are very passionate about, Racism and Black Lives Matter. This episode is for everybody and is intended to give life and meaning to the movement in a positive direction. Episode Highlights "The Angry Black Person" Code Switching Racism and its various forms Coping Mechanisms Black Lives Matter/All Lives Matter Casualties of War Use of Force and Training "Counting Pepper Flakes" Racism in Dentistry 3 Things You Can Do! Quotes "You're going to hear the passion in my voice, because I have been in the trenches" "Black people are angry, but it's the understanding of where the anger is coming from, why they are angry" "I think we need to change it from black people are angry, to black people are tired. They are tired of being overlooked, constantly seeing their people on t.v being murdered" "A 13 year old is already saying she has to change who she is around certain people so that they don't get offended" "We should be who we are, everywhere we go…unapologetically" "I have had my full first government name turned into the N word, a racial slur, just like that" "A surfboard is not going to help us… can we loot some grants" "It all starts at grassroots level, this is a grassroots level issue, PERIOD" "All lives matter, we know that… we knew that when we became people instead of property" "When you say someone's name, you acknowledge that being, you acknowledge their presence... call these people by their full government name because you need to know that you took away someone's mother, son, father, daughter" "It's very clear cut, how you are supposed to move through your use of force model, from communication tactics, to actual use of force" "Don't say you don't see color, are you a dog? You see color, you see the difference, you may not acknowledge it, but that is your privilege showing" "She puts her photo on her resume because she is tired of feeling that rejection, this is dental hygiene in 2020" "I think if people would just have the racism conversation, this would not be happening" "Support the mission objectives of black or minority based organizations" "I need for there to be more dentists, assistants, hygienists that are people of color working in public health" "Do what's in your heart, don't do it just because you think you should be doing it, try to understand why you should be doing it" Resources: Bello Collective: List of 21 Podcasts that Confront Racism in America Dental-Ish Email: [email protected]

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Uche Odiatu and Masha Bakhshandeh, RDH. Uche and Masha talk to us about 10 ways to improve your energy, and 10 things that are draining it! Episode Highlights 10 ways to boost your energy 10 things you want to avoid, that zap our energy Quotes "Plot and scheme to be around those that bring out the best in you" "You could leave every car ride a little smarter, a little better, with a little higher energy than when we got in" "Feeling grateful is incomparable with feeling resentful or angry" "If you are feeling tired already, why put on the news… it doesn't make sense" "Stand and deliver your best self" "They might be called comfort foods, but they never leave you feeling better than before you ate them" "Getting outside for even 10 minutes between 8am and 10am can reset our day" "You cannot pour from an empty cup" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Dr. Uche Odiatu: http://www.druche.com/ Uche Instagram: @fitspeakers Masha Instagram: @tooth_boss More TIPisodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Today's topic is subgingival irrigation, a form of hydrotherapy used to prevent further deterioration of tooth structure. Spring Hatfield is a dental hygienist and co-founder of Dental Masterminds, LLC, which offers study clubs and CE courses for dental professionals. Spring's work focuses on the connection between oral and systemic disease. Daniel Lopez is a hygienist with Access Community Health Center in Manhattan who works with patients affected by HIV. In this episode, our guests introduce, summarize and discuss the studies they've brought to the table, explain why ozone application needs to be "just right," and examine the bias where a journal's country of origin can unconsciously affect how seriously we take it. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:03 - Spring summarizes the findings of a study on ozone-infused waters and oils used in subgingival irrigation. - Explaining "the Goldilocks principle" and how ozone relates to it. - What is a "free radical" and why should hygienists be concerned about them? - Daniel discusses a study that makes the case for using 10% povidone-iodine during irrigation. - Why it's vital to overcome one's bias toward certain journals based on their country of origin. - Debating the merits of doing a pre-procedural rinse. QUOTES: "We do kinda graduate thinking that only our research is relevant." "Homecare is where it's at, period." "That rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash really helps decrease that blood flow." "See what is available to you, see what's out there, for those patients you otherwise just can't help." LINKS: Daniel's email: [email protected] Spring's email: [email protected] "Effect of Subgingival Application of Topical Ozonated Olive Oil…" - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22976566/ "Efficacy of subgingival irrigation with 10% povidone-iodine..." - http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2017;volume=28;issue=5;spage=514;epage=518;aulast=Sindhura 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 Teresa Duncan, MS. This week Teresa talks to us about opportunities available if you decide to step away from Dental Hygiene. 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 Recommendations if you are thinking about stepping outside of Dental Hygiene Resources Keep up that license Quotes "More of you are looking at opportunities beyond being in the operatory" "Conflict resolution, unfortunately, is one of those things we learn on the fly, but there really is tried and true systems behind it" "Some corporate positions are mentoring newer hygienists" "You will have a steady salary, and you will have benefits" "If you have a niche, and you are really good at something, narrow in on that" "You are going to want to brush up on your business skills" "Communications and conflict resolution skills are key" "Check into that dream job that you wanted a couple of years ago, chances are with all the shifting that is going on, that it might be available" "Don't worry about the cons, start going what if, what if, what if" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Resources Doug Perry/ Get Hired RDH: https://gethiredrdh.com Coursera: https://www.coursera.org

To continue A Tale of Two Hygienists' implant series, Michelle spoke with a 20-year dental hygiene veteran who knows that maintaining dental implants requires a significantly different skill set (and set of tools) than conventional natural tooth cleaning. Melissa Obrotka works as a hygienist for a prosthodontic practice in New Jersey while also serving as a clinical trainer for Electro Medical Systems (EMS). Called the "implant maintenance guru" by A Tale of Two Hygienists' own Michelle Strange, Melissa also teaches as a clinical adjunct professor at her own alma mater of Bergen Community College in NJ. In this episode, Melissa breaks down both the broad strokes and the nuances of treating implants, impresses the importance of disclosure when discussing implants with your patients, and explains why the learning process is still ongoing well into one's career. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:22 - How hygiene school turned Melissa from the "worst student" into one of the most enthusiastic students. - Why treating implants is a "whole new ballgame" compared to treating natural teeth. - The reason implant dentistry demands further (and constant) learning. - Getting into the nitty gritty of working with implants as a dentist or hygienist. - Melissa lays out the short- and long-term rewards of investing in the latest technology for the best possible implant care—and what you can do and say to convince your dentist. - What can patients inspect from your average implant inspection? - Melissa discusses how the Dental Implants Uncovered Facebook page came to be and what you can get out of it. QUOTES: "We see the implant patient from the surgical to the restorative." "These people have made a giant investment in improving their oral health." "It is expensive technology, but it's amazing technology and there's a reason why the price point is where it's at." "They went the distance; I need to go the distance for them." "If you don't take action on the knowledge, then what is the knowledge for?" LINKS: Melissa's homepage - https://melissaobrotka.com/ Melissa's email: [email protected] Introduction to the Implant Care Practitioner Course - https://www.facialartdentalforum.com/product/introduction-to-implant-care-practitioner-course/ EMS Dental - https://www.ems-dental.com/en 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 Uche and Mahsa bring us the 10 things every dental professional should know about the human microbiome! Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients happy and healthy. Be sure to check out the many episodes with Dr. Uche and head over to our YouTube channel and watch the videos Dr. Uche and Michelle did to help you stretch and take care of your body! Contact him! http://www.druche.com/ www.facebook.com/https://www.facebook.com/UcheOdiatuodiatu [email protected] Instagram: Uche- @fitspeakers Mahsa- @tooth_boss Book: The Miracle of Health

Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienists' latest series, Michelle and Andrew have brought on a guest who knows firsthand that clear and empathetic communication is essential to increasing case acceptance, especially when it comes to discussing implants. Miranda Beeson is a hygienist based in Virginia Beach who specializes in implant care coordination. Miranda is too familiar with the unfortunate way dental hygienists and other professionals can "buff out" the clinical side of their knowledge base without investing enough time in communication and business. In this episode, Miranda impresses the importance of communication in dental hygiene work, compares and contrasts the language you should and shouldn't use when discussing implant procedures, and lays out her guide for getting off on the right foot with a patient. As well, Andrew and Michelle shine a light on a five star review one of their listeners gave the show on Apple Podcasts! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 9:28 - Miranda discusses her transition from hands-on clinical work to an implant care coordination role. - The moment Miranda realized how essential communication—especially wording— is to hygiene work. - The key difference between "inward" and "outward" mindsets. - On asking the right questions to know what temperament patient you're dealing with. - Miranda walks us through the steps she takes discussing implant planning, procedure and care with patients. - Some essential words and phrases for clearly communicating with your patients while still keeping them at ease. QUOTES: "I wanted to have like a solid decade of clinical hygiene under my belt before I really transitioned out of it." "If you just flip that mindset to make it more about them than about you, that's where it all really begins." "Ask more and talk less." "Cost is a barrier that's thrown out there I think far more than it truly is the barrier." "I'm carrying that weight as your liaison just as much as I should be." LINKS: Miranda's email: [email protected] Dental Implants Uncovered Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/DentalImplantsUncovered 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 LEAVE US A REVIEW HERE! Join Andrew Johnston, RDH - a restorative hygienist who practices in Washington State and Oregon. Andrew has been a practicing since 2009 and is here to talk to us about Glass Ionomers/Hybrids and EQUIA Forte by GC. TIPisode Highlights A look at Glass Ionomer Glass Hybrids Importance of Instructions for Use What Andrew loves about EQUIA Forte Ways to use EQUIA Forte in today's ops. Quotes "Traditionally Glass Ionomers have been used where moisture control has been problematic" "GC kept working on ways to improve the clinical outcomes and developed the next generation which was the EQUIA Forte" "For the super nerdy people like me who care about flexural strength and wear resistance this new improved formula is higher flexural strength, higher wear resistance, higher resistance to acid, and higher fluoride release than the previous Equia" "Please please please read the instructions for use, follow them, and make sure everyone on your team is doing the same" "It takes about 6 months for the coating to wear off" "Triaging is the most important factor to determining which treatment route you should take." "…using it (Silver Diamine Fluoride) underneath Equia Forte has shown to reduce sensitivity and potentially aid in remineralization of the tooth. Links Learn more, sign up for a virtual meeting and get FREE CE: https://bit.ly/2Lw3g4y http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com http://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/EQUIA_Forte/ http://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/EQUIA-Forte-HT/

Please Leave Us a Review Here!! Interview starts: 7:23 It's a new month and A Tale of Two Hygienists is launching a new series! If you've ever had questions about all things implantology, then make sure you're subscribed and buckle in for May and beyond. Sully Sullivan, DDS, is an implantologist, partner in his own dental practice, and co-host of the Millennial Dentist podcast. Dr. Sullivan is a fourth generation—you read that correctly—dentist in his family, knows anything and everything you'd want to know about implants, and wants the average person to understand what goes into preparing, installing and maintaining an implant. In this episode, Dr. Sullivan explains exactly how implants work and are installed, walks us through a typical implant procedure, and discusses some of the challenges implantologists face. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: - Dr. Sullivan explains how he got his idiosyncratic moniker. - Why Dr. Sullivan believes younger dentists need a working knowledge of cone beam computed tomography going forward. - Who makes for an ideal dental implant candidate? - Why it's possible to be too early to put in an implant, and the reason Dr. Sullivan likes working with older patients. - Taking a closer look at the "anatomy" of an implant. - Dr. Sullivan breaks down what the average implant surgery looks like. - Examining a few restorative processes and looking ahead at the future of implantology. QUOTES: "So much of how they lost [the tooth], to me, is going to affect and influence the predictability of my success." "You really want proportional size to proportional bone." "Post-doctorally, single implant patients do really, really, really well." "We really have an opportunity to plan the implant placement with the end in mind." 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: Millennial Dentist podcast - https://millennialdentist.com/category/podcast/ Millennial Dentist on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/millennialdentist/ 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

Tom Viola joins Michelle Strange for a Facebook Live chat on dental pain control during and after this pandemic. Listen in as Tom answers some of the viewer questions! This episode is sponsored by Crest + OralB. We thank them for supporting us, amazing educators like Tom, and for supporting dental teams everywhere. Learn more through their social media channels or earn more CE at www.dentalcare.com If you wanted to watch the FB live version - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/videos/259780615391135/ Take the test for CE Here! https://www.cezoom.com/taketest/?courseid=6274&testid=1596

This week Cindy gives us suggestions on how to prepare our bodies for returning after COVID. This is a great time to get your discount on a new crown seating stool! Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy's passion for equity of care. Currently, she developed a hybrid traditional/virtual dental practice in her rural community. By providing training and strategic development that emphasize alternative, collaborative, or independent workforce models, she utilizes teledentistry as a platform to redefine dental hygiene careers. GIVEAWAY ALERT Crown Seating sponsors this episode. They want to make sure you get the best saddle stool in the industry! Click this link to sign up for the giveaway. It ends on March 13, but do not worry! If you are not the lucky winner, Crown Seating will still give you 5% off your order! You will receive an email with the discount code! Good Luck, and thanks for listening! Visit crownseating.com for more info Reach out to us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or our website ataleoftwohygienists.com Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review!

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This week, the crew looks at the ways the COVID-19 pandemic may reshape dental hygiene education in the short and long term. Jessica Atkinson, assistant professor in dental hygiene at Dixie State University in St. George, Uta; she is also the COO of Hygiene Edge, which sells a wide variety of products and guides. Erika Spring is a dental hygiene instructor at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Jasmin Haley is CEO of Beyond the Prophy and works to power dental hygienists and professional women. Sheba Jones is an instructor at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona In this episode, our guests lay out what prospective hygiene students should look for in a program, ask these students to really think about what they're ready to commit to, and offer plenty of advice to those unsure of how to proceed during the pandemic. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:13 - How the guests' respective schools are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown. - What Jasmin and her colleagues did to reassure students at this time. - Speculating on the potential "paradigm shift" faculty and students alike can expect. - The misunderstanding Jessica hopes to correct with her latest blog post. - Erika discusses some of the frustrations that led her to pursue work in coaching and consulting. - Jessica argues against the secrecy some dental hygiene programs have toward their techniques. - Sheba advocates for more info-sharing among hygiene programs. - The guests' final words of encouragement for students living and working through this uncertain period. QUOTES: "Dental hygiene's not going away!" "I don't have a problem recording myself. What I have a problem with is getting that recording to upload the way that I want it to." "What I'm advocating for is for the recognition for what we already are!" "It's hard to get feedback from people who aren't doing it." "I saw hygienists doing what hygienists can do, which is much more than just picking calculus off of teeth." "We are so much more than we are giving ourselves credit for." LINKS: http://www.q-optics.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/Contact-Us 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

Teresa is back with some great advice on PPE. Teresa talks with us about how to bill for it, not how to wear it. Did you know there was a CDT code for miscellaneous items that we could use? This is worth a listen! Teresa Duncan, MS is such a wealth of knowledge. Please visit her website and enjoy her awesome resources! For more info from Teresa, see below! Teresa Duncan: Speaker on insurance and management, Podcaster, Author of a book and contributes to several magazines and the ADA's publications! Book : http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/book/moving-your-patients-to-yes/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy (offsets shipping) Site:OdysseyMgmt.com Podcast: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/media2/podcast

With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting direct access to dental care, clear and accessible teledentistry is becoming a clear necessity. This week's guest on A Tale of Two Hygienists has a few strategies for making the most of your abilities from a distance and for getting your patients to open up. Jamison Spencer, DMD, MS is a dentist specializing in the treatment of sleep and temporomandibular jaw (TMJ) disorders. Dr. Spencer is also the president of the Craniofacial Pain Center and the host of the Airway, Sleep & TMD podcast, where he discusses TMJ disorders, oral appliances and many other topics. In this episode, Dr. Jamison Spencer explains how the COVID-19 pandemic may make teledentistry acceptable for both professionals and patients alike, reveals which mouthguard is his preferred model, and discusses the best way to encourage a patient to be honest about their teeth-grinding. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 9:41 - Dr. Spencer explains why so many dental professionals are so apprehensive about treating TMJ issues. - How a chance connection with an experienced dentist helped Dr. Spencer get his hands on his own practice. - Why some hygienists can find both professional and physical benefit in sleep and TMD work. - Dr. Spencer extrapolates how COVID-19 will impact both in-person and teledentistry in the long term. - The most effective way of finding out if your patient is a tooth grinder or jaw clencher. - Why Dr. Spencer favors the Farrar (or as he calls it, airway-friendly) nightguard. - How the "lips together, teeth apart" ethos can be a boon to treating patients with jaw issues. - What dental professionals can do to make the most of their time during quarantine. - Why CPAP machines pose a unique risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. QUOTES: "A huge part of what a dentist can do in sleep and TMD can be done by the dental hygienist." "We're gonna have now an entire new generation of patients, if you will, that think 'Well why would I drive someplace?'" "[Teledentistry's] gonna help us to catch these acute problems when they're easy, rather than the patient waiting until it's sort of worth it to them." "My stock answer to almost any question is 'it depends'." "Would you like to look into why you're banging your head against the wall, or would you just like another helmet?" "We are all in this together." LINKS: Dr. Spencer's homepage - http://www.jamisonspencer.com/ Spencer Study Club - https://www.spencerstudyclub.com/ The Airway, Sleep & TMD Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/user-232970261/tracks Dr. Spencer'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

For this weeks TIPisode we talk about products and best practice ideas for Intraoral and Extraoral suction. Covid-19 has people reeling and we are here to help! Here are several of the products mentioned in the episode Cordeze Nu-Bird Suction Mirror Isolite Isovac Mr. Thirsty ReLeaf Purevac ADS Extraoral Dental Suction System Pink Petal Aflexx Assist Arm

Whether you're cooped up at home or working on the frontlines, the COVID-19 pandemic can have a psychological toll on top of the endless physical, social and financial difficulties it's been causing. This week's guest has several pointers for staying on top of your mental health in these times. Machele Galloway is a queso-loving certified life coach and the founder of LifeLeap Coaching, LLC. With a focus on time management and identifying unhealthy thought patterns, Machele works with her clients virtually through Zoom and has previously appeared on episode 120. In this episode, Machele explains how our long-held beliefs can limit our growth, discusses how our mind can make certain events and incidents worse than they actually are, and walks listeners through how to internalize healthier mental habits. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 9:58 - Machele explains how her form of coaching helps a client find their sense of control. - How holding onto certain belief systems "for dear life" can lead us to make limiting decisions. - Machele walks Andrew through one of his current frustrations and helps him take control of it. - How our interpretations of events can have more of a psychological impact than the events themselves. - What Machele does to help her clients address their fear of illness. - A crash course in recognizing unhelpful thoughts and creating new, healthier habits. QUOTES: "It's impossible not to reevaluate your life during this." "If you have a belief that you got laid off and it's going to cause you to lose everything, the way you show up in your life will essentially guarantee that happens." "Accept what's going on and adapt." "You can't enjoy having a great day without knowing what an awful day feels like." "Our thoughts always create our results." "I'd much rather be too careful than not careful enough." "There is zero upside in beating yourself up over anything." LINKS: LifeLeap Coaching - https://www.lifeleapcoaching.com/ LifeLeap Coaching Facebook group (with option to subscribe to weekly newsletter) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/LifeLeapCoaching Four week coaching package - https://kingsumo.com/g/8jwc9z/4-weeks-of-coaching-with-machele-galloway 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

In this episode, Michelle reviews environmental infection control in the dental setting. She reviews the steps --2 vs 1 -- and what you need to understand about your disinfectant sprays. This episode is brought to you by GC America. You can learn more about the COEfect spray and wipes in the links below! https://www.gcamerica.com/tipisode1/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com https://www.facebook.com/mi.paste/

The COVID-19 pandemic has made finances a little more tenuous for individuals and companies alike. To offer advice and guidance in these times, A Tale of Two Hygienists has invited on a financial expert who wants people to embrace the habits of holistic financial health Reese Harper, CFP, is the founder and CEO of Dentist Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in financial planning and investment management for dentists. Reese is also a co-host for Dentist Advisors' Dentist Money Show podcast, where he speaks to dentists about their financial adventures, misadventures and hopes for the future. In this episode, Reese reveals the key habit you need to internalize if you want to retire on time, makes a case for NOT immediately paying down your student loans, and suggests a few ways you can build up your liquidity. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 10:15 - How Reese and the Dentist Advisors team come up with engaging content. - The reason Dentist Advisors needs to submit every one of its products and texts for compliance review. - Reese breaks down the different tiers of clients Dentist Advisors works with. - Want to make sure you retire on time? Start tracking. - How Reese determines how "liquid" any one of his given clients is. - In what situations should you NOT be paying down your student loans? QUOTES: "You're expected to be a media producer in addition to being a business owner these days." "How can we make money easier for people and make it accessible and intuitive?" "Finance is always better with a buddy!" "It will become more and more important in the world going forward that you build liquidity before you pay off debt." "Financial pain comes in spurts." LINKS: Dentist Advisors - https://dentistadvisors.com/ The Dentist Money Show Podcast - https://dentistadvisors.com/dentist-money-show-podcast/ 10 Questions a Dentist Needs to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor - https://dentistadvisors.com/education-library/eguide/questions-to-ask-before-hiring-financial-advisor/ Elements App beta - https://dentistadvisors.com/education-library/webinars/early-career-dentists-course/ 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! Zirc Z.O.B.E. - https://www.zirc.com/get-organized/zobe 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

In this week's TIPisode from Eden, she discusses some of the changes that have happened in teledentistry due to this pandemic for both dentists and hygienists. Listen in to hear about a major change from the DEA for prescription writing regulations! Don't forget to check out MouthWatch's RDH buyers club! You can learn more at mouthwatch.com You can win an intra-oral camera by signing up at this link! Eden Ivie is a dedicated dental hygienist with a strong interest in public health as well as holistic wellness and nutrition. She maintains dental hygiene licenses in three states and is a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania. Eden has been practicing clinical dental hygiene since graduating from San Juan College in 2004 and earned her BSDH from Northern Arizona University in 2018. She currently uses her PHDHP license to practice in a pediatric mobile dental unit that provides preventative care for children in Head Start and other public health settings utilizing teledentistry technologies. Eden works as a Teledentistry Specialist and Director of Customer Success for MouthWatch, where she provides training and implementation guidance for a range of dental care models embracing teledentistry.

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected how everyone carries out their business, and that includes dental professionals—especially when you consider how much infection control factors into our work. Andrew and Michelle had the opportunity this week to speak to a dentist whose own office has been impacted. Brian Baliwas, DDS is a cosmetic dentist based out of San Francisco. Known as the SFDentalNerd, Dr. Baliwas works for Union Square Dental Group and specializes in the elective procedures that have been scaled back as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies and social distancing measures increase. In this episode, Dr. Baliwas discusses how the pandemic has changed how Dr. Baliwas's team and their patients approach dental procedures, speculate on how the pandemic will change infection control, and confronts the idea that elective procedures are unnecessary. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 17:29 - Dr. Baliwas discusses how COVID has impacted business at his clinic and the difficulty in impressing the seriousness of the virus to some patients. - Why this situation should get us to realize how necessary some elective procedures really are. - How Dr. Baliwas is balancing the importance of dental work while emphasizing why people need to stay at home right now. - Dr. Baliwas explains how social media has played a critical role in reaching out to patients and colleagues alike. - The "Dexter Standard" of infection control and how Dr. Baliwas weighs his options while treating patients during the quarantine. - How will Dr. Baliwas's approach to infection control and PPE change in the aftermath of COVID. QUOTES: "Now, we're gonna have to dig ourselves out of this hole and really education our patients again about the urgency of some of this stuff." "It might just help out with a shelter-in-place or people staying at home if we kept the value of what we were doing up high." "I've built a good practice of people who value my work, who understand it, understand what we're doing, and they're invested." "If you're not doing the things that most people don't think is overkill anyway, then you might be held liable for that." "We gotta see the silver lining here and really push our infection control to be improved." "Approach it from a place of being helpful rather than being sales-y." LINKS: Dr.Baliwas's homepage - https://www.sfdentalnerd.com/ Dr.Baliwas's email: [email protected] Dr.Baliwas's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfdentalnerd/ 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! Zirc Z.O.B.E. - https://www.zirc.com/get-organized/zobe 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

Is this shutdown giving your body a much-needed rest? Listen this week as Cindy explains how to identify trigger points and what our body is trying to tell us when we experience that acute pain. Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy's passion for equity of care. Currently, she developed a hybrid traditional/virtual dental practice in her rural community. By providing training and strategic development that emphasize alternative, collaborative, or independent workforce models, she utilizes teledentistry as a platform to redefine dental hygiene careers. GIVEAWAY ALERT Crown Seating sponsors this episode. They want to make sure you get the best saddle stool in the industry! Click this link to sign up for the giveaway. It ends on March 13, but do not worry! If you are not the lucky winner, Crown Seating will still give you 5% off your order! We will email you that code on Feb 1st after the winner is chosen! Good Luck, and thanks for listening! Visit crownseating.com for more info Reach out to us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or our website ataleoftwohygienists.com Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review!

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a trio of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This week, they are discussing human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) and associated oropharyngeal cancers. Spring Hatfield is a dental hygienist who educates patients on the oral-systemic disease connection. Kathryn Gilliam is a practicing clinician, author, speaker, as well as a clinical coach and consultant; she is the founder of PerioLinks, which offers specialized coaching programs to oral healthcare professionals. JoAnn Gurenlian is the graduate program director at Idaho State University and a 40-year veteran of dental hygiene. In this episode, our guests break down what goes into a comprehensive HPV examination, discuss its sexual and non-sexual modes of transmission, and impress the importance of taking patients' sexual histories. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:10 - Kathryn discusses how frequently the average person comes into contact with HPV throughout their lives and explains why tactility plays such an important role in examining patients for related cancers. - Why the current trend in birth control among sexually active high school students does little to control the spread of HPV. - Spring looks at how too few primary care physicians and physicians' assistants are screening their patients for HPV-related cancers or even discussing the subject with them. - Examining the non-sexual modes of transmission for HPV and why immune system-strengthening is so vital in preventing transmission. - JoAnn impresses the necessity of continuing education programs that would help professionals perform more effective oral examinations and comfortably converse with their patients about HPV and sexual history. - Kathryn examines the unfortunate pattern of passing the buck throughout the medical profession when it comes to discussing sexual history. QUOTES: "It's so critical to perform the extraoral head and neck exam because these cancers in the oropharynx are beyond our visual field." "I don't think most hygienists/dentists have this discussion with their patients about the association of HPV with oropharyngeal cancer." "If you haven't ever asked questions that seem this personal, it's helpful if you practice." "With a little bit of experience and a little bit of focus on the patient, we can become very accomplished in this role of taking a sexual history." "We have to elevate our identities for ourselves so we can elevate our identities for our patients." "We have a huge responsibility for the lives of our patients." "We are the preventative oral health specialists, so go prevent something." LINKS: Kathryn's email: [email protected] Spring's email: [email protected] JoAnn's email: [email protected] CDC Guide to Taking a Sexual History - https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/sexualhistory.pdf 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! http://www.q-optics.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/ http://www.elevateoralcare.com/Contact-Us 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

In this week's episode, Teresa brings us advice for the admin items we can knock off our todo list during the COVID-19 shutdown. Use this time to be creative and get prepared for when you are able to return. Teresa gives lots of great advice with this one! Teresa Duncan, MS is such a wealth of knowledge. Please visit her website and enjoy her awesome resources! For more info from Teresa, see below! Teresa Duncan: Speaker on insurance and management, Podcaster, Author of a book and contributes to several magazines and the ADA's publications! Book : http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy (offsets shipping) Site:OdysseyMgmt.com Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com

Clear aligner therapy has allowed orthodontists and patients alike to straighten teeth in a more aesthetically pleasing way than braces—but how are these aligner trays sculpted and made and have there been recent improvements you should know about? Andrew and Michelle had the opportunity to speak with Ren Menon of OrthoFX, a company specializing in custom-molded and -printed teeth alignment trays, as well as two dental professionals who create the scans these products are crafted from. Ren Menon is the co-founder and CEO of OrthoFX and the former head of global project management for Invisalign. Maia Berger, DDS, works for Coliseum Dental in Midtown Manhattan and helped introduce the 3D scanner used to design trays like those produced by OrthoFX. Kristy Kung has been a hygienist for 8 years and has been working with Dr. Berger at Coliseum Dental. In this episode, Ren discusses OrthoFX's guiding principles as well as his history working with aligners, while Kristy and Dr. Berger explain how they onboard and treat new OrthoFX customers. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 6:08 - Ren elaborates on the personal connections that allow OrthoFX to stand out from its competitors. - Delving into the history of clear aligner therapy, Ren's history in this industry, and why he sees himself as a "cross-pollinator." - How are clear aligners made and how do they work? - Ren lays out OrthoFX's four founding principles. - Which patients would aligners NOT be a good fit for? - Kristy and Maia share how their orthodontic experiences led them to seek out dental careers. - Breaking down how the OrthoFX "tryout kit" works. - Why patients should ensure their teeth are properly treated before starting in on alignment. QUOTES: "We are on track to being in 500 locations in the US by Q1 of 2020." "I like technology but I like people better." "We take a lifetime approach to care." "We work with the providers, not against them." "There's enough social awareness that this alignment of teeth can be done at any age." "Think about that long term; don't think about a quick fix just right now." "Be humble about who you are when you talk to patients." LINKS: OrthoFX - https://www.orthofx.com/OrthoFX on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/orthofx OrthoFX on Twitter - https://twitter.com/getOrthoFX OrthoFX on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/orthofx/

This week, Michelle and Andrew are coming at you with another set of TIPs on dental mission trips. Michelle and Andrew started their friendship because of their love of dental mission trips. They have been on a few and each has had different experiences. Here are some ways they have made their trips successful! Let us know your feedback! Don't forget to follow up on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn We would love for you to rate and review our podcast and DON'T FORGET to hit that subscribe button. Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter ataleoftwohygiensts.com

Humans have learned to tattoo or bejewel every corner of their bodies, and yes that includes their mouth. Whether it's mouth tattoos or tooth jewelry, dental professionals may work with patients who've modified their oral cavity in some aesthetic way, and when that moment comes it's good to know exactly how to work with or around these "tooth trends." The latest Tale of Two Hygienists had on a trio of guests to discuss these intricate and occasionally tricky decorations. Jamie Henderson is a tattoo artist, the owner of Milford, PA-based tattoo parlor Forsaken Ink, and has had firsthand experience working with mouth tattoos. Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz (previously heard on episodes 92. 172 and 174) is a dental hygienist-turned-prosthodontist and the editor of DentistryIQ.com. Dr. Tom Sterio has been practicing periodontics for nearly a decade and works for the Perico Group, which focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. In this episode, our guests discuss the ins and outs of working with patients who have mouth tattoos, reveal some of their own body modification work, and weigh in on the latest viral lip trend. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 12:58 - Jamie breaks down the techniques that go into inking mouth tattoos and explains how tattoo artists consider oral hygiene. - What kind of infection risk comes with applying and caring for mouth tattoos? - How would one go about safely and hygienically removing an oral tattoo? - Michelle and the guests discuss their own tattoo experiences. - Why would Pam decline applying a tooth jewel? - What is gum-reshaping/crown lengthening, and why would a patient have them done? - What professionals are doing to fill in "black triangles." - Note: this podcast does NOT endorse eating Tide Pods. QUOTES: "It's not something that most people can do, so unfortunately there's a lot of people with some blobby lips out there." "I have a cat on my hip that's purple!" "I would absolutely only consider a gem on completely intact, sound enamel." "We just want the unpredictable thing to be done and settled and checked off before we do the more predictable thing." LINKS: Forsaken Ink - http://www.forsakenink.com/ Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiehendersontattoos/ Salem Dental Arts - https://www.salemdentalarts.com/ Pam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drpamela_maragliano/ DentistryIQ - https://www.dentistryiq.com/ The Perico Group - https://www.thepericogroup.com/ Tom's email: [email protected] Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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! Hygiene Edge Video on Helioseal F Plus - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bhA6peh28A 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

Last month you learned what teledentistry is, and this month, Eden teaches us the many ways we can use teledentistry to open up access to care! You may be surprised by how it can help you in your private practice! Don't forget to check out MouthWatch's RDH buyers club! You can learn more at mouthwatch.com You can win an intra-oral camera by signing up at this link! Eden Ivie is a dedicated dental hygienist with a strong interest in public health as well as holistic wellness and nutrition. She maintains dental hygiene licenses in three states and is a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner in the state of Pennsylvania. Eden has been practicing clinical dental hygiene since graduating from San Juan College in 2004 and earned her BSDH from Northern Arizona University in 2018. She currently uses her PHDHP license to practice in a pediatric mobile dental unit that provides preventative care for children in Head Start and other public health settings utilizing teledentistry technologies. Eden works as a Teledentistry Specialist and Director of Customer Success for MouthWatch, where she provides training and implementation guidance for a range of dental care models embracing teledentistry.

Thanks to advances in dental technology, teeth whitening can be done in your own home. But how do these products and techniques actually work, and what are the risks? Luckily, this week's guest on A Tale of Two Hygienists has encyclopedic, firsthand knowledge on the ups, downs and history of teeth whitening. Dr. Rod Kurthy is the founder, CEO and chief research officer of Evolve Dental Technologies. Evolve specializes in its KoR Whitening System, which allows dental professionals and even the average consumer effectively and safely whiten their smiles. In this episode, Rod explains how the science behind whitening went unanalyzed for a long time, delves into the dangers of whitening strip/product misuse, and reveals the best age for getting your teeth whitened. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:42 - Rod explains how he got involved in whitening (and how General Patton ties into his approach). - Looking at the accidental origins of teeth whitening and how the science behind it went undiscovered for a surprisingly long time. - Why you need to be careful when casually using whitening strips. - Rod breaks down why 14 is the "ideal" age to whiten your teeth. - The social and psychological reasons dentists should consider whitening the teeth of patients under 18. - What role does teeth whitening/bleaching play in causing/catalysing tooth discoloration or sensitivity? - Do check out KoR's upcoming webinar on the science of whitening, which will be held on March 19, 8PM EST/5PM PST amd is worth 1 CE! Sign up at https://my.demio.com/ref/fF417jLfb1EDhfV9. QUOTES: "Just because universities studied all this stuff, doesn't mean it came from science." "Truthfulness and ethics are very important to us—otherwise we wouldn't be in the field!" "The younger teeth are, the more easily they whiten." "There's always something we can do, even if it's temporary." "The more we learn about the problem and why it occurs, the more we can help our patients." LINKS: KoR Whitening - https://www.korwhitening.com/ KoR Whitening phone number: 866-763-7753 Rod's email: [email protected] Webinar signup link - https://my.demio.com/ref/fF417jLfb1EDhfV9 Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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! Hygiene Edge Video on Helioseal F Plus - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bhA6peh28A 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

Let's talk ergonomics. It isn't just a buzz word. We put our bodies through a lot as dental professionals. Where did the idea of ergonomics even come from and how do we apply it to our profession? Cindy breaks it down for us and gives us some ways to help protect our body from pain and injury. Multiple decades (!) of clinical dental hygiene has fueled Cindy's passion for equity of care. Currently, she developed a hybrid traditional/virtual dental practice in her rural community. By providing training and strategic development that emphasize alternative, collaborative, or independent workforce models, she utilizes teledentistry as a platform to redefine dental hygiene careers. GIVEAWAY ALERT Crown Seating sponsors this episode. They want to make sure you get the best saddle stool in the industry! Click this link to sign up for the giveaway. It ends on March 13, but do not worry! If you are not the lucky winner, Crown Seating will still give you 5% off your order! We will email you that code on Feb 1st after the winner is chosen! Good Luck, and thanks for listening! Visit crownseating.com for more info Reach out to us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or our website ataleoftwohygienists.com Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review!

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a trio of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month's subject is emotional intelligence (EQ), the ability to maturely understand and manage one's own emotions. Corey Jameson-Kuehl is the owner and business development leader for Custom Dental Solutions, which assists dental offices in developing a corporate culture that suits their vision and needs. Jason Luchtefeld is a dentist based in southern Illinois and co-owner of Inspero, which holds strategic planning and emotional intelligence workshops for its clients. Kathi Carlson is the developer and co-creator of the Implant Consortium, a firm focusing on implant coordination and training that emphasizes the well-being of the dental professional. In this episode, our guests share and discuss literature relating to EQ, relate their own experiences working on EQ or with colleagues who struggle with it, and reveal some of their own strategies for nurturing emotional intelligence. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:26 - How taking a workshop on EI changed Jason's perspective and convinced him to teach these workshops himself. - Jason shares a study on how emotional intelligence plays a greater role in continued personal and professional success than cognitive intelligence. - Corey relates her experience working with a challenging hygienist who had difficulties regulating their emotions. - Why Corey thinks it is important to occasionally reach out to someone in your life who has little to no emotional connection to whatever your struggling with. - How to most effectively deal with a colleague who you continually have friction with. - Jason explains what the "Awareness Wheel" is and how it can help your team safely discuss disputes. - Kathi explains why listeners should give daily meditation a try. QUOTES: "It's not really so much about communication but more about connection." "Give yourself permission to work on one piece at a time." "You have to peel back the layers sometimes to make peace with your past." "You really can't begin this journey until you want to begin this journey." "If we can't be our own best friend, it's hard to ask others to befriend us." "Stress plus Rest equals Growth." LINKS: Custom Dental Solutions: https://www.customdentalsolutions.com/ Corey's email: [email protected] Inspero: https://insperoteam.com/ Jason's email: [email protected] The Implant Consortium: https://theimplantconsortium.com/ Kathi's email: [email protected] Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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 FREE CE Credit! Hygiene Edge Video on Helioseal F Plus - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bhA6peh28A 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

In this week's TIPisode, Andrew and Michelle discuss ideas to help you navigate the dental conference world. Whether you are an industry professional or an attendee, here are a few helpful hints to make your experience just a little bit better!

Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienists' series on the integration of oral health care into other fields, this week's guests are two hygienists who act as bridges between the dental world and the medical world. Mary Signorino is both a registered dental hygienist and a registered nurse who knows firsthand how the two professions can effectively overlap. Jamie Freitag-Dooley is a dental hygienist, coach, professional speaker and executive director of the National Network of Healthcare Hygienists, which aims to integrate oral health promotion into more areas of the medical industry. In this episode, Mary discusses how she combines her skills as a dental hygienist with her work as a nurse, while Jamie lays out why dental hygienists should step into the limelight and bring their skills to other medical fields. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:48 - The important lessons Mary learned while working at a private practice under a retired naval officer. - Mary discusses her period working in Switzerland and explains what prompted her to take up nursing. - What is FAST and what does it have to do with treating strokes? - What both dental hygienists and nurses can do to more effectively work together. - Breaking down what Jamie wants to accomplish through the National Network of Healthcare Hygienists. - Why Jamie doesn't expect private medicine to push back against NNHH. - The reason dental hygienists need to step forward and put themselves and their skills out there. QUOTES: "After 15 years of working in dental hygiene, I wanted to expand how I take care of a person." "I studied the head and the neck, and now I'm gonna go work on the neck on down." "You can't tell someone to care unless they care themselves." "We always care, there's always a passion, there's a mission somewhere deep inside us." "When I found out all of the barriers that were present, I knew we needed to do something big to change it." "People keep saying 'break down the silos' [but] that's not working; we've got to be the bridge." "Listen to what your heart calls you to." "This is gonna continue to evolve and we always have a voice in where this goes." LINKS: Mary's email: [email protected] Jamie's website - https://jamiedooley.com/ Jamie on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jamieismycoach/ National Network of Healthcare Hygienists - https://healthcarehygienists.org/ Hygienists in Healthcare Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hygienistsinhealthcare/ Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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! Hygiene Edge Video on Helioseal F Plus - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bhA6peh28A 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

Antibiotics use is often a debated topic in our profession and between our profession and specialties like orthopedics. What do the guidelines say? How do we advocate for our patients so we don't create these superbugs because of antibiotic overuse? Dr. Tom Viola is back for another TIPisode on this topic. Don't forget to share this episode. We would love your feedback. Don't hesitate to rate and review our podcast on your favorite listening app! With over 30 years' experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality continuing education content through his informative engaging presentations. Tom's sellout programs provide an overview of the most prevalent oral and systemic diseases and the most frequently prescribed drugs used in their treatment. Special emphasis is given to dental considerations and strategies for effective patient care planning. Tom's homepage - http://www.tomviola.com/ Pharmacology Declassified - http://www.tomviola.com/welcome-to-the-pharmacology-declassified-blog/

A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on how professionals have integrated oral health care with other medical practices in new and innovative ways by speaking with employees of a vital public health organization. Both of this episode's guests are hygienists based in Phoenix, Arizona and who work for Dignity Health, which is made up of over 60,000 caregivers across the United States and delivers a wide range of health care to a variety of communities. Laurie Clark is part of Dignity Health's First Teeth First early childhood oral health initiative and Michelle Gross Panico is the manager of a community oral health department. In this episode, Laurie and Michelle discuss why they came to work in public health, explain the unique and important role of promatoras, and hint at how Dignity Health will continue to expand in the future. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:39 - Laurie and Michelle explain how they developed their love for working in community health and started collaborating. - What can public health offer you that private practice is unable to provide? - Looking at just a few of the ways medical and dental services have been integrating throughout the country. - How tobacco taxes are being funneled into childhood health services. - Who are promatoras and how have they been helping services like Dignity Health? - Laurie explains why she's so impressed with the pediatricians she's worked with. - How does Dignity Health operate in the field? - What are some of the larger challenges Laurie and Michelle face with Dignity Health? - Michelle details how Dignity Health will continue with other healthcare offices in the future. QUOTES: "I had to really step back and think about what I really liked about what I was doing." "When you can get the family together and get the parents involved, I think it makes a significant difference." "I can help you hit the mark that you need for the percentage that you're working on with your health plan." "Finally, we're seeing the day where preventative care is being incentivized!" "The medical providers are happy that we have the time to spend with them to get them plugged into a dental home." "Partnership-building is so important, and it takes a lot of time!" LINKS: Laurie's email: [email protected] Michelle's email: [email protected] Dignity Health - https://www.dignityhealth.org/ OSAP - https://www.osap.org/ Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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! Hygiene Edge Video on Helioseal F Plus - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bhA6peh28A 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

Teledentistry. You have heard it used, but what does it mean? Telehealth is helping people all over the world, but dentistry has been a bit slower in adopting this type of technology. Eden Ivie, RDH, gives us some definitions and ways that teledentistry could be used. You may be surprised when and where we could use teledentistry in our profession and how simple it really is! Thank you to MouthWatch for sponsoring this episode. You can find quality intra-oral cameras and the software you need to implement teledentistry! After listening to this episode, you can enter to win one of those excellent intra-oral cameras from MouthWatch. You can learn more at MouthWatch.com Click here to enter to win!

A Tale of Two Hygienists is launching a series on how professionals and patients integrate dental treatment with other forms of medical care. For this week, Andrew and Michelle have invited a guest who specializes in oral health care for the senior population. Sonya Dunbar has been a dental hygienist for over 30 years. Known as "the Geriatric Toothfairy," she is the founder and CEO of Mobile Dental Xpress, which brings oral health care to elderly patients housed in long-term care facilities. Sonya is a national speaker on the importance of oral care for elderly patients, trains nursing home staff, and also provides seniors with "S.O.S. packs" that contain 3-6 months of oral health care products. In this episode, Sonya discusses the reasons why younger hygienists are hesitant to work with seniors, explains why they should move past these apprehensions, and makes a case for why you should sponsor one of her S.O.S. Packs. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 10:16 - Sonya explains why working with seniors has been a lifelong passion for her. - Why so many younger hygienists and dental professionals are averse to treating the elderly. - What services does Mobile Dental Xpress provide its patients and how do they charge for them? - How Sonya trains her team, holds them accountable, and meets any challenges that come their way. - Some of the more frequent ailments amongst the senior population. - Why professionals in private practices should make a point of scheduling geriatric patients for either the first or last session of the day. - The reason Sonya and her team typically don't treat patients in short-term care. - What can be found in Sonya's S.O.S. packages and how you can sponsor one. - How to tell if an elderly patient at your private practice is no longer able to take care of their oral health as well as they used to. QUOTES: "If you put me between a rock and a hard place, the hard place is gonna lose because I'm coming out fighting!" "I'm on your team and we're here to save these residents, and this is what we're gonna do." "We need to bring awareness to our seniors and long-term care facilities because it's like they're a forgotten population and it's making my heart break." "The mouth is the window of your health." "It's not easy; it has to be something you want to do." LINKS: The Geriatric Toothfairy - https://www.geriatrictoothfairy.org/ S.O.S. Packs - https://www.geriatrictoothfairy.org/sos-packs/ S.O.S. Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1384024545112325/ Geriatric Toothfairy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/gtoothfairy?lang=en Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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! Hygiene Edge Video on Helioseal F Plus - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bhA6peh28A 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

Saddle stools are not "one size fits all" and how you sit in them is different than a traditional stool. Cindy Purdy breaks down how to sit in a saddle stool, how to decide which one is best for you (and no! the ones on Amazon are not for you -- that is Michelle's opinion and not the official Crown Seating statement LOL), and what to expect when you sit in one for a long period of time. Thank you to Crown Seating for sponsoring this episode and giving one lucky winner the chance to have their own saddle stool! Click this link to join the giveaway! You can find out more at CrownSeating.com

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a trio of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This episode's subject is all about sealants: what are the most effective sealing materials? What can they prevent? And when can they prove to be a hazard? Jason Luchtefeld (previously heard on episodes 64 and 145 of A Tale of Two Hygienists) is a dentist based in Robinson, Illinois who has been practicing for 20 years. Julie Frantsve-Hawley (previously on A Tale of Two Hygienists #68) works with the nonprofit group DentaQuest's Partnership for Oral Health Advancement. Spring Hatfield currently works in a small Alabama practice, having previously been a receptionist and assistant before becoming a dental hygienist. In this episode, our guests summarize and analyze the readings on sealants they brought to this roundtable, debate the finer points of what counts as permanent or non-permanent restorations, and discuss the dreaded "restorative death spiral." EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:03 - Jason summarizes the 2017 literature review "The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants," which discusses the wide variety of materials utilized in sealants since the procedure began in the 1920s. - Julie reviews "Barriers to Sealant Guideline Implementation within a Multi-Site Managed Dental Care Practice"—which she actually co-authored—and discusses how pit and fissure sealants can play a key role in "secondary prevention" when applied to non-cavitated carious lesions. - Spring reviews a randomized clinical trial from last year that tested whether resin-based sealants could prevent non-cavitated carious lesions from progressing. - What a study on color taught Julie about the power of terminology and puns. - Why Jason doesn't think there's a significant difference between a permanent restoration and preventative, non-permanent restoration. - Spring explains what the "restorative death spiral" is. - Take care to ensure that your patients can see to their basic dental needs at home, even if it means just giving them free toothbrushes. QUOTES: "Isolation is critical for the success of sealants." "If you have dentists that are claiming sub-optimal skills for placing a sealant, then they shouldn't be placing fillings or crowns." "If we don't have these terms and have general consensus on what they mean, that instance in itself is having a barrier!" "Always be inquisitive and be open to change your mind when faced with evidence." "Just because you learned it in school doesn't mean you do it your whole career!" " LINKS: Jason's email: [email protected] Julie's email: [email protected] Spring's email: [email protected] Ivoclar Vivadent Helioseal F Plus Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bhA6peh28A&t=12s Thank you to Paradise Dental Technologies aka PDT for providing sponsorship for this episode! Be sure to thank the sponsor for this episode by heading over to www.PDTDental.com and picking up a new instrument or telling them thank you in person at one of the conferences! 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