A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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

Welcome to the podcast Holly Moons, CRDH! We get nerdy deep into nitric oxide in this episode, Holly brings so much to the conversation and you can tell that she really loves educating her patients on this information. In this episode we talk about: The role nitric oxide plays in our bodies How we can produce more nitric oxide How to talk to our patients about this, what benefits they will receive and so much more! Contact Holly: [email protected] @overthemoonhygiene

This week we did a flip-a-roo and Andrew will be doing Fast Facts and Katrina's Fast Fact episode will be next week for the Wednesday episode. In this episode Andrew recounts a conversation he had with a friend about if we are selling our patient's a lie when we keep hammering away to 'brush and floss' more for perio patients. What steps can we take to adjust homecare habits? How can we be collaborative in our approach? How can we use brushing and flossing as a 1st step and build from there?

In this week's TIPisode we introduce Chassidy Cassady, RDH who gives us incredible insight into helping us become part of the renal team. This week she discusses: Who is the nephrologist? Where do you go for dialysis? How many days a week is your treatment? on what days is your treatment? When was your last treatment? Do you premed or did you premed? Contact Info: [email protected] or @MsCCassady on Insta!

This episode was recorded at RDH Under One Roof and was an impromptu episode with dental hygienist friends sitting around the table talking about health and wellness. Thank you to Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, Kerry Lepicek, and Machell Hudson. In this episode we talk about: Accountability Partners Starting Points for Health Mental Health Work Modifying Workouts Women's Health Insulin Resistance Metabolic Syndrome Contact Info: Dr. Joy- [email protected] Machell- [email protected] or @machellhudsonrdh Kerry Lepicek - [email protected] or @klepicek

We are back this week with more research discussion from Katrina Sanders. This week she takes a look at some diabetes research that will blow your mind! 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/ www.perioprotect.com/RDH www.perioprotect.com/claims - READ THE RESEARCH HERE! Keller, D. C. (2023). HbA1c, And Blood Glucose, Changes When Treating Periodontal Disease with the Perio Protect Method™. Oral Health Dental Sci, 7(1), 1-8.

It is great to have India Chance back on the show as she talks to us about the importance of evacuation line maintenance. She makes it fun and informative and you'll really enjoy this episode. Special thanks to Air Techniques for sponsoring this episode. They have some free samples so be sure to head over to www.airtechniques.com/samples Also thank you to Erika Flateau for guest cohosting!

It's and RDH Rant Takeover episode with Heather, Anna, and Lizz focusing in on messages to the new grads... buckle up! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

This episode features Debbie Z and Lisandra Maisonet as we talk about their experiences working with new doctors. Sometimes its great, sometimes its terrible, sometimes it just is... but we will all go through it at some time so this is an important episode! In this episode we cover: Do you like working with new docs? How do you handle training for them? Can new docs be effective communicators? What expectations should we have with their skillset? so so much more! Contact Information Lisandra - [email protected] Debbie - [email protected]

Periodontitis is a beast of a disease, sometimes we think we have it figured out and then we get a case where there is no calculus, low plaque scores, continued pocketing and attachment loss... what do we do? Katrina Sanders, RDH has the answers in this episode! In this episode we discuss: Definition of refractory periodontitis Subgingival microflora with high incidence of resistance Historical use of antibiotics and new resistance to them Use of topical oxidizing agents used subgingivally 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/ www.perioprotect.com/RDH www.perioprotect.com/claims - READ THE RESEARCH HERE! Magnusson I, Walker CB. Refractory periodontitis or recurrence of disease. J Clin Periodontol. 1996 Mar;23 (3 Pt 2):289-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1996.tb02091.x. PMID:8707992. Cochrane, R. B., & Sindelar, B. (2015). Case series report of 66 refractory maintenance patients evaluating the effectiveness of topical oxidizing agents. J Clin Dent,26(4), 109-114.

In this episode we welcome Jason Kole, COO of Dental Hygiene Seminars to discuss preparing to take the national dental hygiene board exams. In this episode Jason discusses: Declining pass rate nationally since Covid Pandemic How to simplify your study habits Over 50,000 students have passed first try with DH Seminars Using the DH Seminars book as a study guide Investing in yourself www.dhseminars.com

Mary Jensen, RDH has been taking annual dental/medical mission trips to places around the world for quite some time. In this episode she tells us about her recent trip to Vietnam. In this episode we discuss: The mission of Alliance for Smiles Cleft lip and palate surgery How they screen their patients for surgery Who is eligible for treatment What the sterilization system looks like What other countries Mary has been to with this group How much it costs How long a volunteer needs to take off of work Resources: https://www.allianceforsmiles.org/ [email protected]

A fascinating new look at treating periodontal disease using macrophages differently. Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at work coming from Kings College in London related to using telocytes as a regulator of M1 vs M2 macrophages! 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/ Jing Zhao, Anahid A Birjandi, Mohi Ahmed, Yushi Redhead, Jose Villagomez Olea, Paul Sharpe (2022). Telocytes regulate macrophages in periodontal disease. Published in eLife https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.72128

We join Dr. Avi Weisfogel on the episode today to talk about how to empower hygienists to live up to the top of their scope of practice and practice in sleep dentistry. Through the Dental Hygiene Academy of Sleep, hygienists can: - Educate their patients on the symptoms and effects of obstructive sleep apnea - Run the dental sleep medicine process - Lead the team from the patient frontlines - Sell cases and help your doctor grow the practice quickly - Move toward more fulfillment in your career - Grow your impact and income www.iaos.com Be sure to mention the podcast!!!!

In this episode Teresa Duncan helps us learn how to evaluate the culture of the office. There are definitely signs to know if your office is the right place for you! Key Takeaways Managers appreciate someone who evaluates the office too! Take a look at how employees communicate with each other Are your concerns being listened to? Watch for side eyes and gossipy offices Is there collaboration? Does everyone pitch in? Are they constantly running behind? Is the office organized? Email Teresa - [email protected] Thank you to TempMee for supporting this speaker and message! www.tempmee.com

Really this episode should be titled "The Big C Squared" (sorry don't know how to do a superscript there) because we are talking about Colon Cancer with our guest Brooke Crouch, RDH. In this episode we talk about the journey she and her family have been going through this year since the diagnosis and how we can better serve our patients with a similar diagnosis. Reach out to Brooke by email - [email protected]

Over 1000 participants during the years 1968-2007, a study was conducted to measure periodontitis and mortality. Every 20% that we lose alveolar bone, there is a 14% increased risk to mortality. How hard are we fighting the good fight to prevent boneloss? 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/ Bond, J. C., McDonough, R., Alshihayb, T. S., Kaye, E. K., Garcia, R. I., & Heaton, B. (2023).Periodontitis is associated with an increased hazard of mortality in a longitudinal cohort study over 50 years. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 50(1), 71-79.

Lacy Walker is back to bring you another TIPisode regarding one the first body parts we see, even before the teeth and gums, the lips! Taking care of our lips has never been more important and Vermillion Cosmetics has solutions you need to prevent and treat damaged lip lines. vermillioncosmetics.com Use code SH23 for 25% off Reach out to Lacy here - Sharedhygiene.com and [email protected]

In this episode we welcome Tricia Husbands, RDH to the podcast. This is her first time on the show and she relates her experiences working abroad.

This week Katrina Sanders delivers to you an episode that brings some important imagery to life of ulcerated vs non ulcerated tissue. What is a PISA score? What is acceptable and not? In looking at PISA scores, what is the correlation with HbA1c readings? 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/ Kalyani, Y., Kudva, P. B., & AR, H. P. COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF PERIODONTAL INFLAMED SURFACE AREA (PISA) IN DIABETICS WITH PERIODONTITIS AND NON-DIABETICS WITH PERIODONTITIS: A CLINICAL STUDY.

In this episode we welcome back Dr. James Younger to talk about the state of temping. If you are a new grad or new to temping, we also talk about how to prepare, what kinds of technology you might encounter in the offices and how many hygienists are moving into temping full-time! This was recorded on the exhibit hall floor at RDH Under One Roof! www.tempstars.com