A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a favorite supplement among many, chamomile. Tom talks to us about side effects associated with chamomile and how they impact dentistry. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

Join us for another RDH Rant takeover episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby, and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about all of the CREEPY & SCARY stories RDH Ranters shared about STRANGE experiences and GHOST STORIES that occurred in their ops! Links: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we are joined by a speaker and hygienist that isn't afraid to tackle tough topics. Join us as we talk with Catrice Opichka RDH, MS about HPV and Oral Sex. Thanks to Tempstars' support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. Take the CE course for this episode here. Episode Highlights HPV Vaccinations HPV: Anyone can get it Head and Neck Exam Tobacco and Vaping Verbal/Written Protocol Quotes: "There's nobody that knows content like educators." "HPV is an equal opportunity disease." "We don't know when our children are becoming sexually active." "I want hygienists to be prepared to answer the questions your patients feel comfortable asking." "You're going to bring this up during your head and neck exam." "HPV can cause oral cancer." "I want people to know and remember how important the head and neck exam is." "I'm sure not all the doctors love me highlighting these things but I don't care." "We see normal every day, so if you see anything outside of that, take a photo of it, measure it, and get a second set of eyes on it." "Vaccinating boys helps to prevent cervical cancer in girls." Links Reach Catrice: [email protected] 920-246-4165 Leslie J. Paris D.D.S., M.S.D. Diplomate, American Board of Periodontics and Dental Implant Surgery 2022-2023

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a supplement known as Black Cohosh. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

How do you use the debridement code? Are you operating under an old-school train of thought? Join Andrew and Erika Flateau, RDH, to discuss codes and how Andrew and Erica use them in the clinic. They dive into debridement codes, D4346, and communicating with patients about the procedures you perform. Reach Erika: [email protected] www.renewconsultingservices.com

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we have a combo episode! The first half of this interview is with Melissa Calhoun, RDH to discuss Pregnancy and Oral Health. We are then joined by Joy Lantz, RDH to discuss tongue ties and myofunctional challenges that present in children. Special thank you to our guest co-hosts Erika Flateau, RDH, and Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH, and RDH Under One Roof for hosting an amazing conference for us to record live and in person! Thanks to Tempstars' support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Links: Training for Myofunctional www.levelupmyo.com www.minisproutz.com

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of D4999 and its use for laser disinfection. She shares good news, and not so great news surrounding the coding and billing of laser disinfection and tips to help you avoid an audit finding that you committed fraud! Quotes: "So a denial is if they decide to not cover the procedure, but they're going to allow you to bill a patient. That's a denial. A disallow is when they decide not to pay for it, but they also aren't going to let you charge the patient." "Doing a dummy code for the purposes of getting reimbursed is actually, I don't want to go too much into it, but it's a little bit of deception and so it could be counted as fraud because there's motive behind it." Links: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/ Chew On This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com/

On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH wishes us all a Happy Dental Hygiene Month! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights Hygienist Proud Serving Abroad Smiles are Universal GC America 2031 Vision Quotes "We really do underestimate the power of what we are doing for our patients" "Our role is to identify disease at the earliest point." "I have had the privilege of providing preventative services around the world." "A smile is universal in any language." "GC America is committed to becoming a leading dental company committed to realizing a healthy and long-living society. The GC group will continue reuniting these efforts through the vision and contributing to the health and smiles of those around the world." Links http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com Amber Auger: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we are joined by Alyssa Aberle to discuss dental hygiene legislation and what it looks like to be involved in assisting in changing and developing policy within the dental hygiene space. As you will learn in this episode, Alyssa is a very dynamic hygienist and has many passions including SDF, mobile dentistry, and more. Join us as we dive into Alyssa's passions! Ad Time Stamp: Episode Highlights Why legislation and policy are important Voting Templates - It isn't cut and paste Alyssa's Journey Shout to Deb Mentorship and lack thereof SDF Be selective with your YES "You can talk about change all day but when you see it happening it is incredibly important." "It isn't copy and paste, every State is different." "It gives you an opportunity to get outside of the box and not just do what has always been done." "If I could download everything in Deb's brain I would be superwoman." Links: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, we are going to shrink down and magic school bus into a furcation. For all my millennials out there, we all learned science with Ms. Frizzle, and today we're going to learn about the science of furcations by shrinking down and really exploring what we know about furcations. Quotes: "Yes, we do know that our maxillary and mandibular molars will present with furcations in the maxillary." "Fun Fact the maxillary first premolar, 61% of the time, will also be bi-furcated." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Nield-Gehrig J. Advanced instrumentation techniques for root surfacedebridement.Journal of Practical Hygiene. 2004;13(3):19-22.http://www.perio.org/resources-products/pdf/management.pdf. Accessed August 25,2009.Scheid, RC.Woelfel's Dental Anatomy Its Relevance to Dentistry. 7th ed.Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007:205.

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about putting ourselves first and keeping our health and functionality a priority focusing on ourselves and our environment. Spoiler: The products you use to clean your instruments play a role in your Ergonomics. This TIPisode is sponsored by Air Techniques! Learn more about their products at https://www.airtechniques.com/en/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists recorded at RDH Under One Roof we were joined by 3 instrumentation experts to talk about 5 instrumentation tips you need to know! Big thank you to Melia Lewis, MEd, BSDH, RDH, Jessica Atkinson, MEd, BSDH, RDH and Amanda Hill RDH for sharing their expertise with us! Thanks to TempStars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Links: https://www.hygieneedge.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, we are going to unpack a weird fact, a fun fact that some of you might know around the utilization of statins as an adjunct to scaling and root planing. Quotes: "Get this, they have actually found that the local delivery of statins so this is going to be localized, delivering simvastatin, atorvastatin, rosuvastatin. The localized delivery of these statins into the sub gingival space has actually shown a promising adjunct to SRP" "So this specific data says that an individual who takes what they call a high dose statin that's going to be 80 milligrams or higher, versus a low dose statin that would be 10 milligrams, demonstrated a significant lower level of this inflammatory and bone loss process." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Ambrosio, LMB. Rovai ES,.et al.Does the adjunctive use of statins provide additional benefits tononsurgical periodontal treatment? A systematic review and meta-analysis.The Journal of PeriodontalResearch53,12-21 (2018).

This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Dr. Paul Feuerstein, DMD talks to us about Why Every Dentist Needs IOS. Should You Throw Out Your Impression Material? Digital impression scanning is the hottest topic in dentistry. Despite being available for over 30 years, it is still a new process for many practitioners. We will review the current scanners as well as a few coming soon. There will be a discussion of in-office vs. laboratory fabrication of restorations, milling and a brief look at 3D printing. Learning Objectives: Learn details of the current and future products Should you consider making your own restorations? Should you plan on getting rid of your impression material? https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this special bonus episode Andrew, Brittany and return guest of the podcast Daniel Hulbert talk about a trip that Andrew and Brittany took to Paxico, KS to attend the WB County Mountain Oyster Fry! Tune in to hear about our experience and the amazing event put in place annually to support recipients of WB Country. This years recipients are: Darlene Murray – Alma – Progressive Supranuclear Palsy John Cassity – Alma – Cancer Kathy Sackrider – McFarland – Cancer Russell Mosby – Paxico – Cancer Wade Bostock – Eskridge – Ranch Accident If you are interested in donating to support this cause please email [email protected] both financial and silent auction item donations are appreciated!

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new segment focusing on the Central Nervous System. Today highlighting Sedative Hypnotic Agents, specifically the Benzodiazepines! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified #pharmacology #dentalpharmacology #rdh #dental #dentalhygiene #studentrdh #dentalhygienist #rdhlife #futurerdh

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined Nathan Jones and guest co-host Brooke Crouch to discuss the Cellerant Hygiene Award they won for their Xlear Sinus Care line. Episode Highlights Xlear Xylitol Nasal Line Breakdown: When to use What Links https://xlear.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/682581349821963

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about posture and pinch force by reducing risk of injury by using indirect vision! This TIPisode is sponsored by Zirc Dental Products! Learn more about their products at https://www.zirc.com/stephanie Links https://www.zirc.com/stephanie Get your Free Mr. Thirsty One-Step, Thanks Zirc!!!! https://www.posturepros.net/ https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/ https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Gary Salman, Chief Executive Officer at Black Talon Security, LLC talks to us about Ransomware Attacks. Over the last year, ransomware attacks have been decimating the dental community and shutting down practices of all sizes for 10+ days. Over 75% of the time, ransomware attacks result in the theft of patient data and costs often exceed $200,000. If the ransom is not paid, all your patient information and images are auctioned for sale on the Dark Web. Cloud backups, firewalls and anti-virus software are not the answer…yet 90% of practices across the US are relying on this technology to protect their practices. Your firewall and anti-virus software will not stop data theft and/or most ransomware strains. Thanks to TempStars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Learning Objectives: The technologies/methodologies and training that must be in place to protect your data and to keep your doors open The impact of a cyberattack against a dental practice How hackers steal your data and where they post it after it is stolen The difference between IT companies and cybersecurity companies and the need for specialization The financial and emotional impact of a cyberattack against your practice https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of D0171 which she believes is not just being underutilized… but criminally underutilized! Tune in to see how you can use this code in your practice. Quotes: "That's a periodontal evaluation. I don't think you're doing that post scaling and root planing. I'm guessing that you're really doing a D0171, which is an evaluation post op. So after a procedure post op." "I hear from people all the time that once they start using it, they identify all sorts of other scenarios that they should have been using it in, and they're excited to have it." Links: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/ Chew On This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com/

Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about all of the GOOD, and there is a lot of it, that comes from RDH Rant. Episode Highlights - How RDH Rant Gives Back - Stories from Rant that give us the feels Links: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Dr. Chris Salierno, DDS discusses how profit should not be a dirty word in dentistry. He shows that a practice that is more profitable is able to attract and retain team members, invest in technology to better serve their patients, and be more charitable to those most in need. He explains that fortunately, we can maximize profit without sacrificing quality of care. In this episode you'll examine how businesses can accidentally hemorrhage money. You'll focus our teams on delivering the best care possible without sacrificing our bottom line. Learning Objectives: Using gross profit margin to evaluate our procedure mix Exploring ways to become more efficient in delivering care Reviewing key metrics for a fiscally healthy practice https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about why it's important for us to not only look at an indication, but the implications for why a dental implant would need to be placed in a dental patient's mouth. Quotes: "I think many of us in the dental profession have viewed dental implants as the more expensive option when it comes to tooth replacement. " "I implore you to consider, if this patient has high caries rate, has significant tooth structure loss because of decay, has a high decay rate because of low salivary flow, high cariogenic diet, gerd or acid reflux, maybe an eating disorder etc. These are individuals who are in a constant acidic state. Are these individuals that we can readily trust that the abutment teeth are going to be able to sustain long term?" Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Gómez-de Diego, R., Romero-Pérez, M. J., Cutando-Soriano, A., & López-Valverde-Centeno, A. (2014). Indications and contraindications of dental implants in medically compromised patients: update. Medicina oral, patologia oral y cirugia bucal, 19(5), €483

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined Kristin Goodfellow, RDH to talk about OraCare and the Cellerant Hygiene Award they won for their Health Rinse. Kristin shares what makes OraCare special and some programs they have in place that make OraCare as a company stand out. Episode Highlights Voting: How it works Kristins Background OraCare Health Rinse vs. Chlorhexidine OraCare Cares Links https://www.oracareproducts.com/oracare-health-rinse.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tftc6sjF2eQ https://www.oracareproducts.com/oracarecares.html Contact Kristin: [email protected] Cell 304-641-6774

If you haven't caught on by now, Andrew is a big fan of podcasts and podcasting! On this TIPisode turned mini-episode Andrew shares some history of where podcasting has come, and where it is going, highlighting dental podcasts! Join us at ADA SmileCon where we will be podcasting Friday October 14th 11:15am - 12:15pm https://www.ada.org/education/smilecon/registration

This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Dr. Robert Pauley discusses how Intraoral scanners can impact your prosthetic design phase and increase collaboration with your dental lab technicians. Dr. Pauley outlines the full workflow start to finish with navigated surgery for better implant placement. This Episode Counts for Self-Study CE: Take the Quiz HERE Learning Objectives: Discuss the utilization of intraoral scanners during immediate prosthetic design phase and final impression Understand the importance of collaboration with dental lab technicians Discuss the importance of a cosmetic blueprint when developing your prosthetic driven implant treatment plan Review the clinical evidence including patient and clinician benefits of navigated surgery for simple and complex implant cases https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. we share an episode where Tom begins a new series that focuses on dietary supplements! View the whole series on our YouTube Channel! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined Brooke Crouch, RDH, Hayley Buckner, RDH and Arika Olijar to talk to us about the not one, not two, but THREE Cellerant Awards given to Elevate Oral Care. Episode Highlights Voting: How it works Winning products Links https://www.elevateoralcare.com/ https://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/AdvantageArrest https://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/Allday https://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/FluoriMax

On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about Xerostomia and the relief provided through GC America Dry Mouth Gel! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights What is Xerostomia Long Term Relief Dry Mouth Gel Quotes "Most patients don't realize they have xerostomia." "When our patients are struggling with xerostomia it can reduce their quality of life overall." "Water only provides temporary relief." Links https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Dry_Mouth_Gel/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com Amber Auger: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/

On this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Alyssa Delgado, RDH at RDH Under One Roof conference to talk about diode lasers and local anesthesia! Special Thank You to our guest co-host Erika Flateau for joining us on this interview and others! Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights Keys to success Propelling yourself through negative feedback Starting a business: The unexpected Diode Lasers Pre-Procedural Use Coding Local Anesthesia Patient and clinician procedure Why did you choose this Prilocaine - The Underused Wildcard A Message to students and new grads Quotes "I used that negative feedback to propel myself with my career into places that I would not have gone otherwise." "The nitty gritty of starting a business was easier than I thought it would be." "Balancing all of the balls in the air, and being a one woman show has been the biggest challenge, and learning when to say yes, and when to say no to opportunities." "The no's are there to make room to further your yes's." "When you look at SRP alone with a diode laser it wins every time, even 3 months after the therapy." "The research is there if your are looking at the right thing, you should look at the bacteria, that is where it shines." "I've seen the laser do a fantastic job of reducing the microbial count pre-procedure." "Anatomical variation can be so intimidating but for me I look at it as an opportunity to learn, and use your tactile sensitivity." "Ask yourself why you chose the particular anesthetic that you did and evaluate your why." "If you feel stagnant in your career, seek out more information and challenge yourself to see what is out there. Greatness is on the other side of your comfort zone." Links: @mrsalyssardh on Instagram [email protected]

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about the prescription Paxlovid and some associated side effects such as dysgeusia. Quotes: "It's an oral antiviral pill that can be taken at home to help keep high risk patients from getting sick and needing to be hospitalized." "This additive product is called Ritonavir, and this is an added medicament that is applied to a lot of different antiretroviral drugs." "Be sure if you have a patient who has taken paxlovid that you are inquiring about if they're still experiencing Dysgeusia, and if so, how it is that they're managing it." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Brooks, J. K., Song, J. H., & Sultan, A. S. (2022). Paxlovid‐associated dysgeusia.Oral Diseases

On this week's TIPisode we are joined by Senior Director of Global Sales and Clinician Professional Development at DEXIS Imaging, Jordan Reiss. In September you will hear 4 of the 34 educational sessions from DEXIS Days on your AToTH podcast feed. Take advantage of the incredible speakers highlighting a variety of topics across the dental industry through this educational CE opportunity through DEXIS. Sign up for the month-Long Series of No-Cost Virtual Educational Events HERE: https://dexis.com/en-us/blog/dexis-imaging-launches-dexis-days

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined at RDH Under One Roof by Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Jessica Atkinson, RDH to take it back to hygiene school and refresh our memory about embryology! Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE Episode Highlights You CAN love embryology Embryology 101 in 25 min Quotes "You can't get nerdier than embryology." "You can recognize embryology every single day in your practice." "Embryology makes you a better clinician." "Those primary 20 little buds turn into our dentition." "Dental papilla turns into dentin and pulp." "Love might be a stretch…I would have learned." "When you can make it the most ridiculous, they will remember it." "So much happens in that first 12 weeks, at the end of those 12 weeks we are developing teeth which blows my mind." "Your teeth will move until they meet a buddy." Links Email Melissa: [email protected] Email Jessica: [email protected]

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focused on endocrine pharmacology, today discussing adrenal corticosteroids! If you want to listen to all episodes in the endocrine series head to our Youtube Page, Instagram or Website! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified #pharmacology #dentalpharmacology #rdh #dental #dentalhygiene #studentrdh #dentalhygienist #rdhlife #futurerdh

On this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at RDH Under One Roof to celebrate the Cellerant Award Recipient, EMS. EMS was recognized this year for their AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master. On this episode Andrew talks with Dr. Sarah Balaster and Katie Schiller, RDH about guided biofilm therapy. Episode Highlights Love at first use Katies personal experience Assisted Hygiene Model Steps of GBT Recall Results Links https://www.ems-dental.com/en Melissa Obrotka, BA, RDH, ICP [email protected] (845) 799-0956

Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about tales from RDH's who have temped! Episode Highlights - Weird Temp Stories from your hosts - Stories from Rant members Links: RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Doug Thompson and return guest co-host Machell Hudson, RDH! Dr. Thompson talks to us about how he uses integrative dentistry in his practice to ensure that he and his team do the best they can to control the patients oral microbiome and reduce disease. Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode https://www.cezoom.com/events/?test=yes&courseid=11698&testid=2669 Episode Highlights Dr. Thompsons Background Integrative Dentistry Kois Salivary Diagnostics Wellness Dentistry Network Monetizing Quotes "Some of these microbes travel around the body and cause other problems." "We are now up to 57 systemic diseases caused by oral pathogens." "We in the dental field need to be thinking about controlling the oral microbiome, if we could get a handle on that we wouldn't have so many sick people." "I can't tell you how many times patients tell me that they have never been evaluated this way before." "If yeast and viruses are new to you as a hygienist, read the recent research." "Yeast is a beast." "These biofilm diseases are not easy to manage, you need to know your treatment plan and how you are going to present it to the patient." "Empower your team, and turn them loose and let them monetize it for you." "This is the future of dentistry." Links [email protected] https://www.koiscenter.com/ OraRisk® Candida https://www.oraldna.com/test/ocanspgx/ https://wellnessdentistrynetwork.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of evaluation codes, you may know them as exam codes, but spoiler, that isn't the correct term! Pay attention guys because these codes could boost your production and put more $ in your pockets! Quotes: "Let me just be really clear here, you're going to be billing it out under the dentist most of the time." "You'll have to make sure that it's in your contract whether or not you get it." "So the pitfalls with evaluations is that most carriers are going to only cover two per year, and some carriers are more specific in that they'll do one every six months." Links: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about repetitive use injuries and reducing repetitive motions that may cause injury. This TIPisode is sponsored by Air Techniques! Learn more about their products at https://www.airtechniques.com/en/ Links https://www.posturepros.net/ https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/ https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Crystal Spring, RDH in an interview with guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH. Crystal talks to us about the importance of medical and dental integration as it relates to the oral-systemic link. She shares about the work that she does through Smiles Across Montana and how you can identify foundations to support your own nonprofit through grants. We share Crystals Passion for access to care, and access to GOOD care for all patients. Her work is truly inspiring and we are so thankful to have her on! This episode has FREE CE ! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the course for this episode here. Episode Highlights Dental Medical Integration Public Health is Superior Health Teledentistry Grant Writing Access Quotes "We might be the only healthcare provider that a patient sees." "We work with nursing students at our clinic." "We strive to see our patients 3x per year." "I don't like that Americans need to stand in line to get preventative treatment." "I have been so proud of so many dentists that have worked with us." "I've never been told no when I asked someone if they wanted to be a part of our program." "We are not trying to put the local dentists out of business, that is not our goal at all." "Just because you are in a situation where you don't have access to care, doesn't mean you don't deserve good care." Links [email protected] [email protected] https://www.smilesacrossmontana.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around Peri-Implant soft and hard tissue deficiencies, today discussing maintaining implants. Quotes: "We now know that dental implants, just like natural teeth, certainly can fail. And in fact, if we are not maintaining the periodontium around a dental implant the likelihood that this implant could fail and fail very quickly due to progressive disease is very high." "The first piece of research indicates that nonmetal scalers and rubber cups are not effective for implant debridement. " Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

On this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at RDH Under One Roof with Tanya Dunlap from Perio Protect to share about their Non-Invasive Perio Tray which was selected as a winner of the Cellerant Hygiene Award this year! Episode Highlights How Perio Protect Started Internal Peripheral Seal Hydrogen Peroxide - Killer of Biofilm Pressure in the Tray - Oxygen Therapy Impact of the Pandemic- Patient Health and Wellness Our Ops are Chronic Oral Wound Centers Links 314-256-0772 Providers.perioprotect.com [email protected]

This TIPisode is brought to you in part by GC America! We are joined by Mr.RDH, Rafael Rondon, RDH. Rafael talks to us about caries risk assessment protocols. Episode Highlights Caries Assessment The Why Child Assessments Medication Interactions MI Paste and MI Paste Plus MI Paste Kids Links: GC America: www.gcamerica.com ADA Forms: https://www.ada.org/-/media/project/ada-organization/ada/ada-org/files/resources/public-programs/give-kids-a-smile/gkas_caries_risk_assessment_forms.pdf?rev=4b2191e7b6a4485aa0dbe6455cc00512&hash=431971C5061B2EF093A33C43E3BC59B5 Mr. RDH Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1597081893837067

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business. There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 2 of 2, make sure you listen to part 1! Episode Highlights Processing the Bad Being a Thought Leader Effective Communication Dental Groups Quotes "Turn it from something that happened to you, to something that happened for you." "Being a leader isn't time management, it is energy management." "We can't just sit back and complain about a dentist or office manager if they are not communicating with us, we need to communicate that with them." "You don't have to have a specific title to lead, sometimes it just takes one person." "I think groups are a really good thing for the industry." Links @hygienistinheels on Instagram [email protected] @cezoom on Instagram [email protected] https://www.cezoom.com/ https://www.joyfullpeople.com/

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around Peri-Implant soft and hard tissue deficiencies, today discussing Peri-Implant failure. Quotes: "Remember, when we talk about peri-implant failure, it's critical for us as clinicians to ensure that we are assessing potential challenges that could be in the soft or the hard tissues around a dental implant." "Research now is telling us that dental implants have 80% less attachment apparatus around them when compared with teeth." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

On this TIPisode we are joined by Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C to talk about blood pressure. Johnson covers what blood pressure numbers mean, how to set an appropriate environment for taking blood pressure, what uncontrolled hypertension can lead to, red flag numbers to be aware of, and modifiable lifestyle changes we can make. This is a great refresher of why it is important for us to be evaluating our patients blood pressures! Johnson's Email: [email protected] Phillipines Episode: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/listen/we-went-to-the-philippines/

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in person at RDH Under One Roof by Brooke Crouch and guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH! Brooke talks to us about Sjogren's, xerostomia and dry mouth sharing solutions she implements and recommends to her patients to find relief. This episode has FREE CE (Coming Soon)! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the course for this episode here. Episode Highlights Meet Erika Sjogren's Essential Products Quotes "When you are diagnosed with one autoimmune disorder you are 4x more likely to be diagnosed with another." "I've never had a cavity, ever, but I do all the things to prevent it." "Some people accept that they are going to lose their teeth, they think that is the progression of Sjogrens, but it doesn't have to be." "I give myself a fluoride varnish treatment every 3 months because I am high risk." "With low salivary flow you are not clearing food debris." "Most patients with dry mouth suffer from dry throat as well, which is tricky." Links Erika's Email: [email protected] Brooke's Email: [email protected]

On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focusing on Opioids, today highlighting the adverse affects of opioid analgesics. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we welcome back Angie Stone, RDH live at RDH Under One Roof to talk to us about the most recent clinical study from LISTERINE, sharing some fascinating data around the use of the LISTERINE Cool Mint Oral Rinse. Episode Highlights Angie's Background Preventing Alzheimers Oral Microbiome: What we Know Dental Prophylaxis: Impact on the Oral Microbiome Bacteria Timeline Limitations of Prophylaxis Controlling Biofilm: The shift from Good to Bad Brush, Floss AND RINSE Diet and Glycemic Control Highest Risk Populations Show me the Science Post op Instructions Quotes "The world is always preparing you for your next step." "We've got to think about our brains and prevention." "We need to elevate this whole thing and stop saying 'you have a little plaque here', and start talking about what is actually happening in the mouth and oral microbiome." "When our patients leave our chair their mouths are as clean as it is ever going to be." "We have to help our patients if we are going to help them get their oral microbiome under control." "In 48 hours that bacteria is under the gumline and that is when the party really gets started." "We shouldn't be clearing all of the bacteria, because there are some good guys." "The more we leave that biofilm uninterrupted that is when the bad bacteria start to come in." "The magic happens when you add an antimicrobial aspect to that process." "Antibiotics can wipe out all the good guys, in addition to the bad guys which we don't want." "A recent clinical study demonstrated that LISTERINE Antiseptic is 4.6X more effective than floss for sustained supragingival plaque reduction.*Flossing by a dental hygienist. Sustained supragingival plaque reduction after a dental prophylaxis." "The antimicrobial keeps the biofilm thin and none of the bad bacteria can live in it." Links: https://www.listerineprofessional.com/ LISTERINE Clinical Study https://jdh.adha.org/content/96/3

On this TIPisode we are joined by conference junkee, Jennifer Stanley, RDH for a live recording at RDH Under One Roof! Jennifer talks to us about the reasons you need to be attending conferences in person and the value it provides to us as clinicians.Episode Highlights Guest Hygienist Gadget Girl RDH Value of In-Person Conferences Networking Introverts don't be afraid! SWAG Quotes "I joke that I am a complete dental nerd and conference junkee." "There is nothing like the energy of a dental conference." "You get to learn new products and see what is out there and find what makes you passionate within the career of dental hygiene." "The world isn't going to change for you working in your one little room in your one little op." "Your mind naturally opens, the energy and positivity is infectious." "If you want to have a long career you need to look at saddle stools, and devices that assist with aerosol management." Links: Gadget Girl Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754178308080842