A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

A pilot program can be used in lots of facets of our lives from the professional facing to the friend group. Please join us as Belangie Perez-Torres walks us through some key components! Belangie Perez-Torres on LinkedIn or @dental_hygenie on Instagram

It's time for the end of year wrap up for A Tale of Two Hygienists so we are bringing you a really low key insider peek to a conversation I had with Anna, Heather, and Lizz. We talk a bit about the importance of a community and podcasting. We talk about holiday parties, Christmas bonuses, gifts for the boss, and so much more. Thank you so much for listening, sharing, and making amazing suggestions again this year. We have lots of new voices and topics for next year so be sure to join us again in 2024!

Merry Christmas! This week, Katrina Sanders is keeping with the holiday theme and talks about the naughty and nice list. Are your patients doing what they should be to stay healthy? Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Domokos, Z., Simon, F., Uhrin, E., Szabó, B., Váncsa, S., Varga, G., ... & Nemeth, O. Salivary MMP-8 in Early Periodontitis Diagnosis and Prevention: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Available atSSRN 4625540

New Dental Podcast Alert!!!! Lancette VanGuilder has a new show called Beyond Breathing which focuses on airway including sleep apnea, mouth breathing, nitric oxide, and so much more. Please find her show on your podcast apps and give her some support! Resources: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn and Facebook search Lancette VanGuilder

It comes up in the facebook groups quite often, is Perio Protect the real thing or is it just a way for the office to make money? In this episode we speak to the everyday RDH who is using Perio Protect in their offices and ask them the questions you are asking - how much do they charge? does it really work? how time consuming is it? Don't miss this episode! Reach out to the guests! [email protected] and [email protected]

Researchers are developing a special toothpaste for patients with a peanut allergy. Why and what will you be hearing from your patients about this new idea? Listen in to this week's short episode with Katrina Sanders! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ https://us.dental-tribune.com/news/researchers-develop-special-toothpaste-for-peanut-allergy-treatment/

In this episode we talk about how sugar is quickly destroying our health but not just in the mouth, throughout our whole body. And amazingly we have this substance xylitol that promotes health in these same places - the mouth and the rest of the body. Special thanks to Erika Flateau for guest co-hosting this episode recorded on the floor at RDH Under One Roof. Toothpaste, mints, gum, nasal spray and more at www.xlear.com

Sometimes, patients are hard to work with and make their appointment feel like forever. Why do they got to be so difficult!?Listen in this week's Takeover episode from RDH Rants' Heather, Lizz and Anna! Resources: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

Have you ever had a great idea for a patent or invention but didn't know the next steps? There are so many little things to think about and as I think about my own journey I cannot help but be grateful for those who have gone before me to pave the way. Noel and Rich Paschke are two such brilliant minds who sat down and talked through their journey and gave insightful points to ponder. Reach out to them here: [email protected] [email protected]

Have you ever wondered what would happen if we could use natural teeth instead of implants? Like, could we gently extract a 3rd molar and move it up in place of an extracted 1st molar? Listen to this fascinating Fast Fact with Katrina Sanders! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Pini Prato, G., Franceschi, D., Pace, R., & Di Gianfilippo, R. Translational approach to tooth autotransplantation: A 27‐year case study. Clinical Advances in Periodontics.

One of the ickiest things to happen is prophy paste splattering up and onto us. With patients who have tough stain, prolonged exposure of prophy paste and prophy angle increase our chance of getting that nasty stuff on us. This TIPisode will help you learn what kinds of things you can do to reduce the yuck! www.ultradent.com

This episode is what you get when you put 4 opinionated people in front of a microphone with important topics to be discussed. Did we always say the thing people want us to say? No, but we said what people likely need to hear. Join us for this episode as we talk about the Dentist/RDH relationship, labor shortage, and wage wars! Be sure to follow the doctors' new podcast "Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable Podcast" on your favorite podcast app!

Can pelvic infections be caused by periodontitis? Katrina reviews a fascinating case, don't miss it! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Tian, C., Yan, H., Tang, P., Shi, J., Liang, M., Wan, Y., ... & Qin, C. (2023). Pelvic infection caused by periodontitis: A case report. Case Reports in Women's Health, e00563.

Some pain can be mitigated with changes in how we scale, some pain can't be helped. That's where the dental pain eraser comes into play. It helps with ortho, srp, or our "normal" but symptomatic patient and more! Check out more at https://dentalpaineraser.com/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we rebroadcast an episode from 2022 by your host, Andrew Johnston, RDH. He talks in depth about leadership! This episode is applicable to everyone but will be especially beneficial for those that are on the path to leadership. Episode Highlights Non traditional paths Don't be afraid to be you Be patient Metrics of improvement Where to find inspiration Don't be petty Quotes "You can't do it alone, nobody has all the answers." "You should be learning leadership skills from non dental people, you can't be in the dental echo chamber." "Pettiness is a powerful drug, it corrupts great people and makes them do very questionable things, you can't give into it." Links [email protected] AToTH Episodes For FREE CE AToTH Instagram AToTH Facebook AToTH Website

Establishing the culture of an office is hard. Do you want to fun or do you want to be "professional"? Can you have both? In this week's episode we listen how Shannon Campbell and Cara Reck, RDH try to do the little things to make sure that the workplace is something to look forward to. We spend way too much time at work to not enjoy it! Feel free to reach out: Shannon Campbell - [email protected] Cara Reck - [email protected]

Salivary flow, composition, and pH are incredibly impactful on other areas of our body. In this episode, Kristin Evans is interviewed by Katrina Sanders to give us the foundational knowledge needed to begin our journey. Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8323473/ For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at [email protected], onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn.

What is better than a roundtable discussion going back to the basics? Not much if you ask me and Crystal and Hartley were so much fun to be around. If you are looking to brush up on the "why", then this episode is for you. We touched lightly about a lot of the popular topics - careers beyond clinical, whitening, ergonomics and handpieces, mobile dentistry so so much more. If you want to reach Hartley - message the Ultradent account and you'll find her there - @ultradentproducts If you want to reach Crystal, you can find her at @cmarluv

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As we celebrate this weekend, its a good time to look back and reflect on the things you are grateful for. For those practicing mindfulness, this exercise goes hand in hand with what you are already doing. In this TIPisode Andrew reflects on his top 5 things he is grateful for!

For today's episode we welcome back Dr. Kim Kutsch to the show. Misty and I had a chance to catch up with him at ADA SmileCon and it was just the best conversation about helping the professional organizations grow and how to deliver a successful practice through growth in the dental hygiene appointment. Be sure to check out Dr. Kutsch's podcast, "Contrary to Ordinary" on your podcast app. And shoot him a message if you're so inclined - [email protected]

Dental hygienists should be just as expert in implant and implant maintenance as our doctor counterparts. So who is a good candidate? What type of sites should be considered? What are the factors that lead to implant failure? Listen to this week as Katrina Sanders reviews what she learned from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 2023. Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

Shannon McLauchlan, RDH and self proclaimed introvert, shares her passion this week with a ton of resources for those in the profession that are struggling with burnout or just maybe bored in the profession. Check out her workbook title: The Silent Struggle: Unmasking Burnout in Dentistry You can find her FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/Lodestarbooksanddesigns or visit her Etsy store for the workbook and other things - lodestarbyshannon.etsy.com

Katie Poulsen, RDH joins us today to have a conversation about AI and how it is not about to take over jobs of the dental professional, just make us more efficient and in calibrated! Be sure to reach out to her - [email protected]

This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to finish off the chat about addressing the disfunction our patients have with their saliva. It's Spit It Out pt2! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at [email protected], onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn. https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iaim_2019_0602_01.pdf

Waterline safety has been a hot topic especially the last few years and one of the leading speakers on the subject, Amanda Hill joined us for this episode to give us the low down. We also had on Mike Rust who works for one of the leading companies for waterline safety, ProEdge and so you will get to know him a bit more and hear his passion about keeping people safe. We talk about pathogens, we talk about real life instances where legal action has been brought, we talk about all the crazy places Amanda has tested water from airports and airplanes to hotel fountains and more. A key takeaway when you are done listening to this episode is just how easy it is to do the right thing.

In this week's TIPisode, we welcome Crystal Barnes! Crystal walks us through some key pointers as we have tough conversations with our patients about their needed treatment. www.ultradent.com

Join us this week as we visit with Anastasia Turchetta and talk about setting boundaries. If we want to maintain healthy relationships, boundaries are essential. If we want to maintain healthy self-care, expectations are necessary. Join us this week to see what tips Anastasia has for you! Resources: Book title: The Highway to Health: Riding the Road to Better Boundaries https://www.anastasiaturchetta.com/ https://www.gibbsthehusky.com/

This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to talk about the basics of saliva, pH, and its effect on periodontal disease! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ For speaking inquiries or questions Kristin can be reached at [email protected], onInstagram @kristinevansthephrdh or on LinkedIn. https://www.iaimjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/iaim_2019_0602_01.pdf

We all have them, moments embarrass us so much, but then are our favorite stories to tell. Listen in this week as we have more embarrassing stories from RDH Rants' Heather, Lizz and Anna! Resources: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this amazing episode, Dr. Tim Donley, periodontist, and Dr. Brett Sealove, cardiologist, join the podcast to talk a little more about how we need to be collaborating between dental and medical. We are under one umbrella of healthcare and our patients deserve our concerted effort! Resources: Dr. Donley- beyondthemouth.com Dr. Sealove- [email protected]

It has been determined that 42% of the US population are obese. What does the microbiota of the gut look like for our obese or overweight patients? What is the impact on our oral health? Katrina Sanders dives deep into the research and breaks it down for us. Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Rahman, B., Al-Marzooq, F., Saad, H., Benzina, D., & Al Kawas, S. (2023). Dysbiosis of the Subgingival Microbiome and Relation to Periodontal Disease in Association with Obesity and Overweight. Nutrients,15(4), 826.

This week Crystal Spring delivers a powerful message about how using SDF and Glass Ionomers are not just for public health, it should be a standard across the board! Resources: @SmilesAcrossMontana www.gc.dental/america @gcamericainc

These show notes will be intentionally vague, and when you listen to the episode you will probably be able to figure out why. The gist of this episode is that we discuss certain recent behaviors that have made their way into the social medias and the news cycles about a doctor out of Texas. https://www.odysseymgmt.com/dental-insurance - $75 off if you use AToTH at checkout Tiktoker - @bekahdayyy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tabatha_Takes_Over Teresa's podcasts- Chew on This and Nobody Told Me ThatContact Teresa at odysseymgmt.com

Our bodies are amazing in their perfect form, we have teeth to chew and grind, enzymes in our saliva that begin breaking foods down, and from there, the digestive tract in its own beautiful functionality. But what happens when we get disease, when we lose teeth or experience hypo-salivation? What impact does this have on the rest of the food's journey? Join us this week as Katrina discusses the Oral-Gut Axis! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Yamazaki, K. (2023). Oral-gut axis as a novel biological mechanism linking periodontal disease and systemic diseases: A review. Japanese Dental Science Review, 59, 273-280.

Welcome back everyone to a special bonus episode with one of our favorite returning guests, India Chance. In this episode we talk about lots of things but really dig in with personal protective items. India is great at explaining the why of what we need to be doing. Special thanks to our partner for this episode, Medicom! Shout out to co-host Erika Flateau for helping with this episode!! References: www.medicom.com www.learn2prevent.com and @learn2prevent on social media

We are excited that more and more podcasters are coming to play in the sandbox with us! Let us introduce Hygiene Elevated where the hosts, Joffree Bunleang and Amanda Hale "explore the latest trends, share practical tips, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that will elevate your dental practice". Currently you can find them on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mi7TE3yG4MXxZkiYCh1OC?si=e306ea080169498f Contact Info [email protected] @hygieneelvated @TheCurvyScaler @JoffreeBTheRDHCoach

What is the deal with dental boards being so scared of a dental hygienists giving local anesthesia? We brought on pharmacology expert, Tom Viola and dental board member, Misty Mattingly to discuss the risks and rewards for writing this into state legistlation. In this episode we discuss: Educational standards for hygienists delivering LA How GA is rolling out training to hygienists Should we allow "on the job training" for LA? Are all owner dentists qualified to teach? How to maintain the integrity of the profession Resources: Email: tomviola.com Social: @pharmacologydeclassified on all platforms

Dogs can experience a range of signs and symptoms for periodontitis just like humans. By the age 3, 50-75% of dogs are estimated to have perio disease. As we know, periodontal disease is infectious for susceptible people.. so can we get perio from our pets? Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Yamasaki, Y., Nomura, R., Nakano, K., Naka, S., Matsumoto-Nakano, M., Asai, F., & Ooshima, T. (2012). Distribution of periodontopathic bacterial species in dogs and their owners. Archives of oral biology,57(9),1183-1188.

In this episode we have on Dr. Emily Boge speaking on behalf of Young Innovations, and this was one of those that we recorded at RDH Under One Roof. We talk about lots of things, instruments and instrumentation, how listening to the students helps her and the team she works with at the college make better informed decisions. She talked to us about grants and grant writing - really we covered quite a bit in this episode. Its always great to have her on and there is much to learn from this episode. Thanks again to Erika Flateau for filling in as co-host, its always much better to have more people on the episodes. If you want to reach out to her or check out her website: [email protected] or [email protected] Thinkbigdental.com http://ydnt.com/ - if you want to check out what Young Innovations has to offer, check them out here!

In this TIPisode you will learn several things you can do to treat and prevent hand and wrist fatigue, a continued issue amongst dental professionals everywhere! www.ultradent.com https://www.ultradent.com/products/categories/prevent-hygiene/prophylaxis/ultrapro-tx-cordless-hygiene-handpiece

What can the tongue tell us? Chinese medicine has been using the tongue for centuries to help determine the health of different parts of our bodies. They use shape, texture, color, consistency, dryness, fissures, and so much more on different parts of the tongue that correlates with different organs and areas in our bodies. Lani McBeth is our guest to give us a crash course into this fascinating world! Contact Info: You can find her on facebook or email her - [email protected]

Welcome to part two as Katrina and Dr. Levine continue the conversation about the core drivers of periodontal disease. What has been the gold standard of periodontal measurement and health and where have we gone wrong? Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/features/alternative-rinses-moving-away-from-chlorhexadine/ Dr. William Levine, DDS is the founder of Izun pharmaceutical Corp and founder of the Jerusalem Perio Center. He is also a board certified Periodontist, specializing in oral diseases and implantology and has over 35 years of experience in the dental field.

Most of my career I have heard it as National Dental Hygienist Month, not National Dental Hygiene Month... so what is this month really about? Join me for this episode as I give you some points to ponder and let us know what you think the month is all about! https://www.dhs.gov/employee-resources/news/2022/10/04/dental-hygiene-month#:~:text=National%20Dental%20Hygiene%20Month%20is,block%20of%20a%20healthy%20lifestyle. https://beautifulsmilesdentalcenter.com/2021/10/07/october-dental-hygiene-awareness-month/ https://investor.henryschein.com/news-releases/news-release-details/henry-schein-celebrates-national-dental-hygiene-month

In this episode we welcome in Becky Smith, Erin Haley-Hitz, Lancette Van Guilder, and Dawn Dean - our current ADHA leadership. We talk about lifting others up, being the support for others but also getting support from others, being involved to create positive change in the profession. It was really fun episode to record! Contact Info: Becky Smith - [email protected] Erin Haley-Hitz - [email protected] Lancette Van Guilder - [email protected] Dawn Dean - [email protected]

This week Katrina hosts Dr. William Levine on the show! The core driver of periodontal disease is inflammation not infection. The initial infection will generate an inflammatory response in the gums. If it persists, it will become dysregulated and no longer protect the gums but will actually cause gum and bone destruction. If we control the inflammation, the disease will not progress. Dr. William Levine, DDS is the founder of Izun pharmaceutical Corp and founder of the Jerusalem Perio Center. He is also a board certified Periodontist, specializing in oral diseases and implantology and has over 35 years of experience in the dental field. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8349838/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22479786/

We have been told most of our hygiene lives that palatal expansion is just for kids... Well on the episode today we have Renata Nehme, RDH who is very much an adult who decided to fix her malocclusion through the use of a palatal expander. It took 6 screws and vigilant turning but the results are in. Be sure to listen to how not only her maxilla changed but several other facial features! Links:You can check out Renata's work on Instagram - @myomoves or on Facebook and Instagram - @airwaycircle

This episode features Katrina Sanders bringing on her sister Dr. Elizabeth Sanders to talk about Chronic Wound Care Guidelines! REFERENCE: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ https://woundheal.org/files/2017/final_pocket_guide_treatment.pdf

Katrina Sanders is "rampaging" as she said this week as she hopes for a time in which we provide better, more specific care for our patients with cardiovascular disease. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Keller, D. C. (2014). Systemic Lp-PLA-2 cardiovascular marker response to direct medication delivery periodontal treatment. Cardio Syst, 1-4.

This is a bonus episode featuring Dr. Bill Paveletz in partnership with VOCO and we talk about the many issues we see in our elderly patients. The points he makes about dry mouth, recession, and other issues hold true for many of our patients regardless of their age so his advice will ring true for all clinicians. Listen in to hear what he feels are important factors to focus on. Thank you to Erika Flateau for cohosting this and really making a great connection with Dr. Bill. And of course, thanks to VOCO for sponsoring Dr. Bill on the show. If you want to see what preventive and restorative products they offer head over to their website https://www.voco.dental/us/products.aspx https://www.voco.dental/us/portaldata/1/resources/products/folders/us/remin-pro_fol_us.pdf

It's and RDH Rant Takeover episode with Heather, Anna, and Lizz focusing Dental Trends! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869