A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Brian Rosen, DDS. Dr. Rosen is a graduate of NYU Dental School and has an office in Lynbrook, NY. Dr. Rosen has been practicing dentistry for 37 years, and has lectured to dentists, dental study groups and hospitals on the advances in dentistry. In this TIPisode Dr. Rosen shares information about BasicBites, and why he recommends them to his patients. Episode Highlights History of BasicBites foundation What is a cavity Acid Saliva Based technology Quotes "The human tooth on average will demineralize at a pH of 5.5" "Patients with GERD can have very high cavity rates." "What a patient puts into their mouth has a profound impact on the pH of the oral cavity." "BasicBites are delicious, sugar free, soft chews that contain arginine, bicarbonate and calcium carbonate" "Unlike toothpaste BasicBites are designed to adhere to the teeth." "For years I have recommended BasicBites to my patients, particularly those that suffer from dry mouth." Links https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues A Tale of Two Hygienists' latest series on the selection, use and maintenance of dental instrumentation. This week's discussion shines a light on ultrasonic technology, featuring a guest who's such an expert on the topic that she makes sure the rest of the industry stays informed. Noel Paschke, RDH, is the former director of education for multiple ultrasonics manufacturers and as of this year is the founder and president of Ultrasonics Plus, which provides resources to dental practices to make the most of this technology. Based in Missoula, MT, Noel wants to create clarity, confidence and clinical excellence in the area of ultrasonics. In this episode, Noel discusses why the pandemic provided the industry with a necessary shake-up, speculates on the future of dental software, and delves into how cultural differences across the same profession can shape office culture. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:14 - Noel explains why she lives by the mantra of "what if?" - Why the COVID pandemic is a much-needed "wake-up call" for the industry. - The reason Noel is excited about artificial intelligence being incorporated into dental software programs. - The key difference between American and Canadian hygienists. - Noel lays out her step-by-step "multilayer" approach to ultrasonic therapy and compares and contrasts her technique with Michelle's. QUOTES: "We actually have an ultrasonic lab here in our house, so sometimes date night is doing ultrasonics." "The 'prophy princess' days I think are numbered." "This is not 'pick and polish.' This is being a healthcare provider." "We are not treating the appointment book; we are treating a complex person." "Congratulations to companies that are forward-thinking and trying to create products for us to keep us safe and to keep our patients safe." LINKS: Ultrasonics Plus - https://ultrasonicsplus.com/ Noel's email - [email protected] THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through the historical survey of diagnosing periodontal disease. Quotes: "These classifications changed the way that we looked at periodontal disease because it integrated various modalities of risk factors associated with these disease processes." "This allowed the clinician to create a multifaceted approach when identifying a diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan for patients." "Finally, in 2017, published in 2018, the American Academy of Periodontology created with the World Federation, the staging and grading guidelines as we know them today." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Citations Armitage, GC (1999) Development of a classification system for periodontal diseases and conditions. Ann Periodontol 1999;4:1-6 Caton, J, Armitage, G, Berglundh, T, et al. A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions – Introduction and key changes from the 1999 classification. J Periodontol. 2018; 89( Suppl 1): S1– S8. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.18-0157

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about writing, being printed or published, and pitching an editor with what to do, and not to do tips! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Being published LinkedIn articles What not to do, and what to do Quotes "Online is just heads and tails better." "Think about what you are really passionate about and good at, because that is what is going to come out in the article." "They are going to be blown away that you checked the media kit, because not a lot of people know about that." "If an editor has to go through there and almost re-write your article, it might not be worth it." "Editors like to have ongoing conversation with you, then you start to become a resource." Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Kicking off this month's topic, Michelle spoke to a trio of hygienists about how they use and maintain their instruments. Lory Laughter is an assistant professor and the dental hygiene program director at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Lisa Bahr is the program director and a Level 1 facilitator at Waukesha County Technical College with a passion for public health. Dr. Joy Void-Holmes is program director at Fortis College in Landover, MD and specializes in preventative investigative technology. In this episode, our guests explain how the COVID paradigm shift has allowed us to focus on what's important, discuss why you should have a "construction worker's mentality" when maintaining your instruments, and delve into the tradeoffs of using sharpen-free tools. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:00Ad timestamp: 31:28.50 - The guests check the industry's pulse when it comes to instrumentation. - What is the best way to teach hygiene students about instrumentation—and how they can expand their knowledge beyond school? - Discussing how often instruments should be sharpened, and which tools and techniques you should use. - Why using a sharpen-free instrument requires that you alter your techniques. - The trio weighs in on their favorite advanced fulcrums. QUOTES: "We are really focused on production, production, production, which is not a bad thing, but I don't think that you should be compromising patient care for it." "Don't be afraid to pick up an instrument and try it!" "The best instrument for you is the one that feels best in your hand." "I think your instruments are like your best high heels: you're not sharing those." THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! LINKS: Joy's homepage - https://www.drjoyrdh.com/ Joy's email - [email protected] Lory's homepage - http://lorylaughter.com/ Lory's email - [email protected] Lisa's email - [email protected] A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through a broad definition of diseases of the periodontium. Quotes: "I absolutely love this definition because it clarifies the fact that diseases of the periodontium begin with biofilm. However, it results in subsequent inflammatory and destructive components initiated by the host response." "Periodontal disease is not simply a disease associated with biofilm." "Now, more than ever, it's our opportunity to take a look at what these new definitions mean when it comes to the critical work we do as preventive specialists." Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Citations AlJehani Y. A. (2014). Risk factors of periodontal disease: review of the literature. International journal of dentistry, 2014, 182513. doi:10.1155/2014/182513 Yost, S., Duran-Pinedo, A.E., Teles, R. et al. Functional signatures of oral dysbiosis during periodontitis progression revealed by microbial metatranscriptome analysis. GenomeMed 7, 27 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-015-0153-3 Tonetti, MS, Greenwell, H, Kornman, KS. Staging and grading of periodontitis: Framework and proposal of a new classification and case definition. J Periodontol. 2018; 89( Suppl 1): S159– S172. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.18-0006

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are sharing a conversation between Rolando Mia, Dr. Thomas Hirsch and Laura Murphy, RDH about what Dr. Hirsch and Laura love about the Isolite System from Zyris! Episode Highlights Don't be afraid Quadrant dentistry Benefits to clinician and patient Mouthpiece sizing Quotes "I feel much more confident with using it during this time, with the aerosols." "Tell your patients about it, explain why you are using it, show it to them, because they are not used to it either." "It affords me a level of confidence with my safety and my patients safety in the era of Covid-19." "It gives me more time to use my mirror, and makes it easier to visualize all the aspects of the tooth." "It makes it a lot more sanitary and comfortable for the patient." "It helps my hygiene appointments go more smoothly, and the patients like it because they don't need to worry about the water pooling." Links Learn more about Isolite: http://zyr.is/atoths More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists wraps up this month's series on career advancement with a discussion about how you can effectively market for your practice: not just by looking at the raw numbers, but also by spending your time with patients and hearing them out. Throughout her career, Minal Sampat has worked on both the marketing and hands-on sides of dental hygiene, and as a result she understands how these two sides can work in harmony. She is also a speaker, author, and the president of both her own company and Growth Management Marketing, LLC. In this episode, Minal discusses the key to marketing success, explains how you can make the most of your unique skills both in and outside of your practice, and impresses the importance of proofreading. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:00 - Minal describes her journey from marketing to dental hygiene and then back again. - The epiphany that allowed Minal to realize the practical limits of marketing, and how clinical care providers have a "superpower." - Honing the skill or skills that will allow you to get an edge in your practice. - Minal discusses The Typo Incident and how she dealt with it. - Why it's vital for hygienists—especially female ones—to build each other up. QUOTES: "If I was not a clinical care provider, there was no way to truly connect with the patient base in marketing." "When you devalue who you are as a healthcare provider then so will your patients." "I don't think there's such a thing as a bad experience; I think it's just experience." "Whatever you enjoy doing... you can make that into a career." "If you think you want to do something, you are already born with the power to do so." LINKS: Minal's homepage - https://minalsampat.com/ Minal on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minalsampatllc/ Why Your Marketing is Killing Your Business - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Your-Marketing-Killing-Business/dp/1734249803/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MW6VDN37B311&dchild=1&keywords=minal+sampat&qid=1603465255&s=books&sprefix=minal+sam%2Caps%2C177&sr=1-1 THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH to talk to us about fluoride, remineralization and antimicrobial products, highlighting when they should be used for each indication. Episode Highlights Dose response Over the counters, and who should use them Quotes "Always remember to look at the ingredients, and look at the actives" "Tartar control products are designed to stop mineralization of plaque into calculus; This is the same remineralization process that repairs de-mineralization areas, if you stop one process, you stop the other" "Read those labels well" "This is a catch 22 because if the patient brushed well in the first place they wouldn't need stannous" "Is the patient at risk for caries only? Or Caries, Gingivitis, and Perio?" "Chlorhexidine stays present in the mouth for 8-12 hours killing bacteria" Links Patient Centered Communication Video Series: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/elevatingcare Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! As A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on career advancement, Michelle had the pleasure of speaking to one of this show's repeat guests on the topic of entrepreneurship and carving out a career on your own terms. Jasmin Haley is a dental hygienist, business strategist, speaker, and the CEO of Beyond the Prophy. She works to empower dental hygienists and professional women alike. Jasmin is also one of the hosts for the MOMgienists podcast and used to host the Beyond the Prophy podcast as well. In this episode, Jasmin pitches listeners on how much wiggle room an entrepreneurial career can provide, helps you figure out whether or not being an entrepreneur is right for you, and discusses which value she treasures the most. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 13:43 - How entrepreneurship provides you with the flexibility to allow you to work on your own terms. - Why entrepreneurship isn't for everybody, and what questions you should ask yourself if you're considering going down that path. - The reason there's no selfishness in putting yourself first. - How can you tell that it's time for you to move on from your job? - The important distinction between rules and principles. - The two assessments you should take to figure out your strength. QUOTES: "When it comes to entrepreneurship, it's not an either/or. This is whatever journey you want it to be." "You have to define what success means to you." "You need to be very intentional about taking the time to take care of yourself." "Every second you sit not pursuing that goal, you're wasting precious time to build brand visibility." LINKS: Jasmin's homepage - https://www.jasminhaley.com/ Jasmin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsjasminhaley/ Jasmin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjasminhaley/ Beyond the Prophy podcast archive - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-prophy/id1271232720 Kolbe assessment - https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr.Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about sealants, and why she exclusively uses Glass Ionomer Sealants from GC America. Episode Highlights Resin Based Sealants - The Cons Glass Ionomer Sealants - Revolutionized Sealants Quotes "Resin is touted as being so strong and wear resistant, but it is basically just plastic, there is no other redeeming quality to the material other than providing a physical barrier" "Retention of the Glass Ionomer Sealant is not necessary for caries prevention" "This basically blew my mind" "The material actually acts as a fluoride reservoir and releases and recharges with fluoride" "My practice made the switch to Glass Ionomer Sealants, exclusively using GC America's Fuji Triage Sealant and we have never looked back" "We can get these sealants on basically anyone" "The procedure is so quick and simple we typically do it right at the appointment" "We can usually get all 4 first permanent molars done on one capsule of Fuji Triage in under 5 minutes, it's awesome!" "If you are not using Glass Ionomer Sealants yet, now is the time to make the switch, you will not regret it" Links Dr. MacLean Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ6qgHP6JxaIqmSe3HSLmQ GC Glass Ionomer Products https://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/GC_Fuji_II/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists' newest series has Andrew and Michelle reaching out to professionals throughout the dental field to discuss the most effective way to advance your dental career. Anne Duffy has been a practicing dental hygienist for 46 years and is the owner, editor and publisher of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine as well as its counterpart, DeW.Life. The latter publication serves as a lifestyle magazine for women working in the dental industry. In this episode, Anne explains who Dental Entrepreneur Woman is for, examines the traits of successful leaders, and discusses ways of avoiding a "scarcity mentality" amongst women. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 19:39 - Anne delves into the journey she's taken through dentistry and discusses her "Eric Brokovich moment." - On returning to the office during the pandemic and why Anne prefers working half days at the moment. - Why you shouldn't quit your day job and go straight into entrepreneurism. - How working at home is giving everyone "a taste" of what it's like to be an entrepreneur. - Where Anne thinks a lot of burnout comes from. - Looking at the wide variety of resources available to female entrepreneurs in the dental field. QUOTES: "It's not really, necessarily, just for entrepreneurial women in dentistry, it's for all women, because I know you're spinning quite a few plates and I think all women do that very gracefully." "That's what we're doing: highlight, inspire, empower and connect." "When you're an entrepreneur, you honestly get paid what you're worth. "You don't have to wear all the hats when you start your own business." LINKS: 2021 Content Form: https://forms.gle/Kuj2Ckef4Hq9tb737 Dental Entrepreneur Woman - https://www.dew.life/ DeW Life Retreats - https://www.dewliferetreats.com/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are excited to talk to you about the new ECD Unit from Ortek Therapeutics. This device helps to detect early caries, without invasive procedures by measuring the conductivity of enamel! Episode Highlights How ECD Works Early Detection The Science Quotes "We know dental caries remains the most common disease in the world in both children and adults!" "Electrically enamel is a good insulator" "The higher the number, the more concern I have" "It is super fast and easy to use, small, compact" "The patient feels no sensation" Links https://ecddetect.com https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. The three guests who've gathered together with Michelle for this episode are going to give you the low-down on silver diamine fluoride, an essential medication used to treat caries and hypersensitivity. Kyle Isaacs has worked as a dental hygienist for nearly 40 years. Based in Oregon, she currently works in a federally qualified health center where she has direct access to physicians. Connie Simmons is a preventive care consultant for Elevate Oral Care who lives in central Florida with extensive practical knowledge of working with silver diamine fluoride. Lisa Hardill is a Canadian dental hygienist from the Toronto area with 17 years experience, having worked in public health for several of them, and more recently has worked with Oral Science, a unique distributor for Elevate Oral Care. In this episode, our guests lay out the science behind and uses for SDF, discuss best ways to introduce it to your practice and patients, and delves into the specific patient demographics who'll benefit most from this treatment. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:38 - The guests provide layperson's explanations for what silver diamine fluoride is. - Who could SDF be a real game-changer for? - Effectively integrating SDF into your practice and acclimating patients to this technique. - Connie explains the "ideal" situation for utilizing SDF. - How does a practice as a whole benefit from using SDF? QUOTES: "We have a long way to go with educating everyone but it's so exciting to see that lightbulb come on the minute you say 'We're gonna kill the root cause of the decay'." "If we can create experiences that are fun, easy and not scary, then we're creating patients for the future who will want to come and see us." "Never before have we had the opportunity to deal with the bacteria—the root cause of the decay, and that's what silver diamine fluoride does." "We owe it to our clients to give them all the different treatment options." THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! LINKS: Elevate Oral Care - http://www.elevateoralcare.com/ Oral Science - https://www.oralscience.com/en/ A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about grace, specifically how to leave your job with grace. Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Don't Burn Bridges Check Your Contract Craft Your Message It Pays to be Professional Change is Good Quotes "Sometimes we need to leave a position for reasons that have nothing to do with the office" "You may need to take another job for higher pay… and that is okay" "For mental health I think you need to go to the place that makes you happy" "It is a very small industry, whoever you are working with today, you might work with down the road at a different office" "Taking patient information with you is a HIPAA violation" "When you leave an office, you leave the patients, not just the office" "Change is good, it is difficult, but change is ultimately good" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! For the final episode in A Tale of Two Hygienists' infection control series, Michelle had the opportunity to virtually sit down and speak with a specialist on the subject of keeping your tools in sparkling clean condition so as to limit the risk of spreading infection. Joyce Moore is an infection prevention specialist at Midmark Corporation, an educational consultant for 3M, and the owner of Compass Dental Safety based in Swansea, MA. Joyce focuses on safe and sanitary instrument reprocessing and over the course of her career has worked in both the dental and medical fields. In this episode, Joyce goes through her own instrument reprocessing procedure step by step, discusses the different types of indicators, and impresses the importance of good record-keeping. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 13:36 - How working across two fields allows Joyce to see a larger perspective on how they've evolved. - The importance of avoiding passing down "legacy errors." - Joyce and Michelle review their respective processes for handling and treating dental instruments. - Ultrasonic cleaner vs. dishwasher, and why the latter can never replace the former. - Why you should invest in a printer or data logger for record-keeping. - What are the different kinds of indicators, and what should be our best practices for them? QUOTES: "I love infection prevention, and I love people who love to talk about infection prevention." "You don't want to have to contact a whole batch of patients saying that [you] didn't do this right, because you will never repair your reputation from that standpoint." "Sterile dental instruments and devices are key to practicing safe dentistry." LINKS: Joyce's email: [email protected] THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus episode we are joined by Beth Jordan RDH, MS - Global Professional and Scientific Relations Manager for Crest + Oral-B to talk about toothpaste! We are diving into the ingredients, what they mean, what our patients need, and how to have the conversations about home-care with them to increase compliance! Episode Highlights Toothpaste - Do we need it? Toothpaste Technology Toothpaste is not all the same Ingredients - What they are and What they do Stannous Fluoride RDA - Radioactive Dentin Abrasively Prescribing for to your patients Quotes "Believe it or not, toothpaste technology changed too" "The foundation of good oral health is biofilm control" "Patients are not always great at mechanical biofilm control… there is toothpaste technology now that treats the biofilm left behind" "It's hard to move the needle when we play old tapes" "As Dental Professionals when we pick up that tube of toothpaste it is important that we know what the ingredients are, and what they do" "You cannot ignore the user experience" "Compliance is the name of the game in dental hygiene" "These receptors look for invaders and trigger our bodies inflammatory response" "The trick is to bind to make it stable, but release it to make it bio-available" "There is a lot of chemistry that goes into toothpaste" "You have _____, I am recommending ____ toothpaste for your home-care to help treat that" "I am prescribing this style of toothbrush, interdental brush, toothpaste because of XYZ" "The language and words we use are so important when talking to patients" "Despite their best efforts plaque will be left behind so recommend a highly bio-available stannous fluoride toothpaste" Links Beth's Email: [email protected] Instagram Handle: @CrestOralBPro Facebook: CrestOralBPro Website: dentalcare.com Link to full Meta-Analysis: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jcpe.13203 Link to learn more about the Oral-B iO (if you're allowed to share this) https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/product/toothpaste/stannous-fluoride Oral B: https://oralb.com THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Eddy, RDH. Stephanie joins us to talk about motivational interviewing and resources available through Elevate Oral Care! Episode Highlights Examples of Communication Structure Shared Decision Making Caries Risk Discussions Patient Centered Communication Video Series Quotes "The ADA reports only 16% floss once per day" "20% say they floss when they need to" "How do we change the conversation from 'I have to' to 'I want to' " "When you hear that how does that make you feel?" "One of the ways I can help you do that is…" "I stay up to date on the evidence based research so I can help you" Links Patient Centered Communication Video Series: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/elevatingcare Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! Continuing its series on Dental Infection Control Awareness month, Michelle is speaking with a guest who knows OSHA so well that they call her "the OSHA Lady," and who has plenty experience reaching out to dental employees who've heard the same training many times before. Karen Daw is an author, coach, and authorized OSHA trainer. Previously the Clinic Health and Safety Director/Safety Improvement Coordinator for Ohio State University, she now works with dental practices to develop a culture of safety while decreasing costs. In this episode, Karen explains how OSHA training works in the time of COVID, ponders what about OSHA will change after the pandemic, and discusses the strangest mask she's seen yet. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:49 - Karen discusses the unexpected path that led her to work with OSHA and how she became a "safety geek." - The occasionally tricky task of making OSHA training engaging for employees who may have gone through it a half dozen times over. - Breaking down the differences between infection control and OSHA. - How do you reach employees who are just plain tuned out of the training? - Looking toward the future of OSHA in a post-COVID world. - Differentiating federal OSHA from state OSHA. - Karen gives a brief overview of the Respiratory Infection Program QUOTES: "You have to be able to educate and empower at the same time." "You gotta have the buy-in from everybody if you're gonna make this work." "Your safety is important to me, and because it is important to me we're gonna carve out the time to make sure that you have this training [and] that you understand." "When you give someone the opportunity to shine, they're gonna surprise you in many cases." "I think what this pandemic has shown us is that we need more black and white." LINKS: Karen's homepage - https://www.karendaw.com/ The OSHA Lady on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theoshalady/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

On this A Tale of Two Hygienists bonus episode we are joined by Dr. Stephanie Gans to talks about the benefits of utilizing an electric toothbrush with oscillating-rotating technology! Dr. Gans is the North America Professional and Scientific Relations Manager for Crest + Oral-B. The CE Credit for this episode is sponsored by Crest + Oral B. Episode Highlights Dr. Gans Background Research and Studies Manual vs. Electric Benefits of Electric Brushes Brushing Technique Brush Heads For Children Quotes "People who used this brush had 20% less tooth loss" "As professionals we can share the knowledge we have, letting them know about how it can reduce plaque and gingivitis" "Try before you buy" "Any time you have gears rubbing together, it creates friction which creates noise" "It will show you if you are brushing too hard, and will let you know when you are brushing well" "I use the studies... it's not me saying XYZ, we have new data, literature and studies that tell us XYZ" "You need to teach the patient the new technique" "Tooth by tooth, buccal, occlusal, lingual surfaces for each tooth" "It has 16 different zones to show you where you should be brushing" "Start them when they are young" "We can measure the association between exposure and outcome" "You were 7.4 times more likely to transition to a healthy gingival state with a oscillating-rotating brush versus a manual brush" Links Dr. Gans Email [email protected] Oral B: https://oralb.com Learn - Electric Brushes: https://oralb.com/en-us/oral-health/tag/electric-toothbrushes THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Susan Wingrove, RDH to talk about Tri Plaque ID Gel from GC America! Episode Highlights Biofilm Hygienists Role Saliva Testing and Ph Appointment Breakdown Tri Plaque Gel Quotes "Wow product to incorporate into your biofilm focused care practice" "We need to look at biofilm differently, biofilm left on the tooth surface can initiate an inflammation cascade" "Explain the oral systemic link to them" "The light blue biofilm identification of the Tri Plaque Gel is the big wow part of this product" "It shows us where the acid producing biofilm is located" "Hygienists, record any teeth with a light blue identification area for the doctor to check at the time of the exam" "This is our quick caries assessment tool" "We have a roadmap to professionally make sure all the biofilm is removed at each maintenance appointment" "This helps to patients understand the biofilm risk to their overall health" Links http://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Tri_Plaque_ID/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! Continuing its series on Dental Infection Control Awareness month, A Tale of Two Hygienists had the opportunity to speak with a dentist specializing in the tightrope walk of prescribing patients the dosage of antibiotics that works best for them while avoiding antibiotic resistance. Erinne Kennedy is a public health dentist who works at an innovative practice in Quincy, Massachusetts. Dr. Kennedy's focus is antibiotic stewardship—that is to say, she works toward safer and more effective prescription of antibiotics to dental patients. She is also a success series speaker for the American Dental Association. In this episode, Dr. Kennedy defines antibiotic stewardship, describes the mindset shift that will allow us to move away from opioids whenever possible, and explains the special role hygienists play in assessing if their patients need antibiotics. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 15:30 - For the first time, Dr. Kennedy shares the "roundabout way" she came to be involved in antibiotic stewardship. - What exactly is antibiotic stewardship, and how does it relate to antimicrobial stewardship? - What hygienists can do to practice antibiotic stewardship, and which resources they should check out. - Dr. Kennedy lays out the CDC's five steps toward appropriate stewardship practices. - Debunking the myth that antibiotics will cure your tooth infection. - On changing our collective mindset toward antibiotic prescriptions. QUOTES: "We REALLY need to make sure that the dosing is correct, the duration is correct, and the route of administration [is correct]." "I firmly believe that ANYONE can practice antibiotic stewardship." "The hygienist is the absolute antibiotic steward." "When it comes to the inappropriate use of antibiotics, often the risks well outweigh the benefits." "We should really only be prescribing antibiotics when absolutely necessary." LINKS: Dr. Kennedy's email: [email protected] ADA Antibiotic Stewardship Resources: www.ada.org/antibiotics AAOS Guidelines for Prophylaxis: https://www.aaos.org/quality/quality-programs/tumor-infection-and-military-medicine-programs/orthopaedic-implant-infection-in-patients-undergoing-dental-procedures/ Massachusetts AS Toolkit: https://hub.arcgis.com/items/d719c2ecbe1149cfbc7c85fe373f2cd7 Illinois AS Toolkit: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/sites/default/files/publications/publicationsopps2018pdsb-toolkit_0.pdf CDC Course: https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/community/for-hcp/continuing-education.html THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

In this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus Episode we are joined by Christine Scherker and Nicole Miller from Air Techniques. In this episode we learn how Air Techniques came to be, as well as information on some of their most well known technology and some new products! We are also joined by Patti DiGangi to discuss her clinical application of Air Techniques products! Highlights Air Techniques background info Infection Control Educational Courses Patti's use of Air Techniques Legacy Errors Instructions for Use Coding and Diagnosis Appointment breakdown - allotting time for IC Culture of Safety Quotes "We have been digital for almost 60 years" "I always gravitate towards companies that have that color coding system" "I got into infection protection due to my own allergies" "We give her 2 epi shots and have to get her to an ER within 12-13 minutes or she will die" "Spray Wipe Spray… No, don't be spraying anything around me thank you very much" "I've seen people used stuff on a surface that isn't made for that surface…so you are destroying the surface, and you are not protecting anyone" "We made some mistakes back then, that I hope we don't repeat this time around" "People take a course and they think that is good enough…no it's not!" "I always do that except for when I don't, and I never do that except for when I do" "I think the entire staff should have infection control training" "I am not going to be comfortable with probably, and neither will our patients" "Vital signs our vital" "I have temped in more than 250 Chicago area offices" Links CE course (2 Free CEs) https://www.dentallearning.net/icp-ce code is INFECTPFFS1

Rate our Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are excited to talk to you about Basic Bites from Ortek Therapeutics and the science behind how they can help protect your patients oral health! Episode Highlights Nutritional Breakdown and Ingredients Plaque Acids Dry Mouth Fermentable Carbs and Probiotic Arginine and Bicarbonate Quotes "They are my treat of choice for my nephews" "They have breakthrough ingredients that counteract plaque acids and help maintain oral homeostasis" "They nourish beneficial Ph raising bacteria" "It is the most effortless switch they will ever make" "Calcium is a essential component of Basic Bites" "You can see why this is a staple in my kitchen, in my desk and in my car" "Instead of giving the kiddos candy, we give them this which is good for their oral health" Links GIVEAWAY: ENTER TO WIN BASIC BITES https://kingsumo.com/g/sf1o4f/basic-bites-caramel-and-chocolate https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

Please Leave a Review! Continuing its series on Dental Infection Control Awareness month, A Tale of Two Hygienists is delving into the intricacies of HIPAA and how hygienists can work with patients to ensure that private patient information is kept confidential and easily accessible. Mary Govoni is a speaker and author who leads her own consulting firm specializing in training dental teams on infection prevention, team communication and other key areas. She's now in her 49th year of working in dentistry, having gone from being a chairside assistant to a hygienist to teaching at community college and now to her current consulting work. In this episode, Mary impresses the importance of maintaining electronic records, explains how poor password discipline still trips dental professionals up, and discusses what you can do to help ensure your team stays in compliance. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 15:30 - What got Mary interested in the regulatory side of dentistry? - The four big rules you should be following to ensure compliance. - Looking at the intricate processes that help to protect patient information. - How a little documentation can go a long way. - Taking the proper steps to ensure patient information is shared in a safe and agreed-upon manner. - Why passwords are still the biggest security issue for most practices. - Exploring the unintentional risks posed by social media in the office. QUOTES: "We've come a long way in terms of compliance, but we're not quite there yet." "Along with running a business, there is a certain amount of documentation that needs to be done." "Anything that has patient information does need to be encrypted." LINKS: Mary Govoni & Associates - https://www.marygovoni.com/#/ Mary Govoni & Associates Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/marygovoniandassociates/ Mary's email - [email protected] THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. This week Teresa talks to us about difficult patients, and some conversations we need to have with them! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Common "Why's" Urgency COVID-19 and Gum Disease Link Back up the "nagging" with some facts and the why Fear Vs. Money Quotes "Fear and money seem to be the top issues I need to worry about" "If they don't floss they are not realizing how much damage is being done silently" "That is going to wake some people up!" "It needs to land with the patients" Links https://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/industrynews/item/6778-covid-19-patients-with-periodontitis-face-greater-risk-of-dying A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. They're kicking off September—which is also Dental Infection Control Awareness Month—by speaking to two instructors of dental hygiene students about how they are preparing for a new year of dental hygiene programs amidst COVID-19. Emily Boge, RDH, is the dental administrative chair at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, and also serves as the program chairs for dental assisting and dental hygiene. Jessica Atkinson is an assistant professor in dental hygiene at Dixie State University in St. George, Utah; she is also the COO of Hygiene Edge, which sells a wide variety of products and guides. In this episode, Emily and Jessica discuss how the pandemic has forced hygiene programs to update their curriculum, explain how you can advocate for yourself in an unsafe practice, and impress the importance of calling in sick these days. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:40 - Emily and Jessica explain how their respective hygiene programs have been grappling with and accommodating for the pandemic. - What changes because of COVID can hygiene students expect for the upcoming year? - How this current moment will change—and currently is changing—dental attitudes toward airborne pathogens. - Why it may have required a pandemic for dental professionals to get their act together regarding PPE. - The guests' advice for how graduates can deal with a practice that isn't safely abiding by infection control standards. - On the vital importance of calling in sick when you need to, as well as the grey areas where you're not sure if you're "sick" by the strictest definition. QUOTES: "Sometimes we do the absolute best we can for patients as long as we're staying in compliance." "The little things that you don't think are going to be making a big difference, do." "It's been a really great opportunity to see our strengths being used for the benefit of the students and for the public that we serve." "What can you do now to make your situation better than it was yesterday?" "We are working everyday to make your experience better than the experience you had yesterday." LINKS: Emily's email: [email protected] Hygiene Edge - http://www.hygieneedge.com/ Hygiene Edge on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/hygieneedge A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This is a special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists with absolutely zero dental content! If you have been with us long you know that Andrew recently accepted a position as the Director of Hygiene for Coast Dental, and relocated from Washington State to Tampa Florida! This episode highlights some of Andrew, his son Zach and good friend Daniel's favorite, and least favorite parts of their road trip cross country.

Please Rate and Review Us: This Week Tom talks to us about patient self-medication! With over 30 years' experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality continuing education content through his informative engaging presentations. Tom's sellout programs provide an overview of the most prevalent oral and systemic diseases and the most frequently prescribed drugs used in their treatment. Special emphasis is given to dental considerations and strategies for effective patient care planning. Episode Highlights Preventative Cocktail and Associated Risks for Hygiene A Look at Various Vitamins and Supplements Quotes "We have to know everything a patient is taking, not just their prescription, but over the counter drugs, dietary supplements, everything" "The thing is, patients may read this and think if thats the dose they recommend…maybe I can take more and that would give me extra protection" "When taken together, and in higher doses they act synergistically" "I am a big believer of alternative therapies if they work, let's try them, but there is an overall act of evidence for the treatment in COVID-19" Resources: Tom's homepage - http://www.tomviola.com/ Pharmacology Declassified - http://www.tomviola.com/welcome-to-the-pharmacology-declassified-blog/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists is closing out the month and their series on effective leadership and teambuilding by speaking to an expert on team dynamics. Kiera Dent is the owner and founder of the Dental A Team, which consults over 50 dental offices across the United States and helps them optimize their practices. Working in a variety of positions—from dental assistant to office manager to treatment coordinator, etc.—allowed Kiera to realize how vital each member of a practice is. Now she works to dispel myths and help people come together. In this episode, Kiera highlights which little team conflicts can boil over into larger ones, explains how to structure goals in a way that speaks to everybody in an office, and lays out traits that are common among the most effective practices she's worked with. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:44 - Kiera delves into her professional history with understanding and implementing team dynamics. - Which sticking points tend to drive wedges and create conflict between different team members? - What metric should we be using to measure a practice's productivity? - Clearing expectations and reducing frustration. - Kiera lists an array of traits that the most effective practices tend to possess. - What Kiera thinks hirers should look for from candidates during interviews. QUOTES: "Every piece plays a part." "Frustration only occurs when expectations are missed." "If you place an ad, you should darn well know who you want to hire." "Don't overload your team because complexity is the enemy of execution." LINKS: Kiera's Dental Consulting - https://www.kierasdentalconsulting.com/ The Dental A Team - https://www.thedentalateam.com/ The Dental A Team Podcast - https://www.thedentalateam.com/blog THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! CHECK OUT THE ISOLATION 260 KIT FOR ZIRC: https://www.zirc.com/products/isolation/isolation-360-power-pack and One of our Fav's Mr. Thirsty: https://www.zirc.com/products/isolation/mr-thirsty-one-step-trial-kit A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Kris Potts to talk about dry mouth. Kris educated us on what causes it, which patients may have it, and one of the products she uses to help combat it. Episode Highlights What causes dry mouth Saliva and it's role with dry mouth GC Dry Mouth Gel Product recommendation Quotes "It becomes not so much a matter of a product being right or wrong, good or bad, but more about giving our patients options" "There are 1800 drugs and more than 80 classifications" "Constantly sipping water throughout the day can be counterproductive" "Water does not replace saliva" "When recommending products, you need to know your why" "For discomfort and system relief GC's Dry Mouth Gel is Great!" "GC Dry mouth Gel will help stimulate salivary flow" "Palatability directly effects patient compliance" "If they don't like it, they are not going to use it" Links http://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Dry_Mouth_Gel/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienist' series on workplace culture, Michelle had the fortune to speak with an expert when it comes to figuring out the code of ethics that works best for each practice. Susan Gunn is a speaker, author and consultant specializing in fraud examination. A financial organization expert, she wants to help business owners understand and protect their practices. In addition, Susan is the host of the Money In, Money Out podcast, where she speaks with a variety of guests on workplace financial organization. In this episode, Susan explains what distinguishes ethics from legality, discusses the value of leading by example, and has the listeners ask themselves: who do you want to be known as? EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 13:11 - The workplace experience that prompted Susan to get certified in fraud examination. - What really are ethics? - Looking at the grey area of legal yet unethical behavior. - What to do when you see a colleague engaging in unethical behavior online. - How social and workplace culture shape our ethical codes. - Why Susan won't mince words over employees who steal from their practice. - The value of a code of ethics over a mission statement. - What you should ask yourself before posting on Facebook or social media. QUOTES: "Sometimes we just need a reminder of how to be ethical." "Ethics is our own personal choice. It's not a personality trait." "Our actions speak way louder than our words, but some of the words I've seen on social media have been blared through to make their points." "An ethically compromised culture encourages participants to compromise their ethics." "No one forces you to be on the path that you're on." LINKS: Susan's homepage - https://susangunnsolutions.com/ Money In, Money Out podcast - https://susangunnsolutions.com/podcast/ Money In, Money Out book - https://susangunnsolutions.com/product/money-in-money-out-enible-financial-organization-in-your-practice/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue who is one of the managing members at Elevate Oral Care. This week Steve talks to us about facts to help guide your patients to improve oral health! Episode Highlights Office Dispensing Patient Benefits Office Benefits Exploring Prescriptions CDT Codes Continuing Education Credits Quotes "Unfortunately only an estimated 30% of offices are dispensing" "Over 50% of patients were at moderate or high risk for dental caries" "Caries risk assessment is quickly becoming the standard for patients" "The higher the risk, the more care is needed" "1.8 ounces of a gel is only enough product to support a patient brushing twice daily for 5 to 6 weeks… that is 5 refills for 6 months of use" "Why put roadblocks in-front of your patients, especially during a pandemic" "Our guess for 4 brushings per day, is low compliance" "Prices for a 6 months supply are under $14.00" "You generate $30,000 in revenue and $17,000 in profit all while providing and ADA recommended therapy every 6 months" Links Elevate Oral Care FluoriMax 5000 Products: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/products/FluoriMax5000 Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! Coming off of the discussion in last week's student roundtable, A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on effective leadership and team-building. Their latest guest makes establishing and refining good leadership skills the core of her career. Judy Kay Mausolf, or just Judy Kay, is the president and owner of Practice Solutions Inc., a firm specializing in developing leadership at dental practices. A speaker and coach, she helps practices build the ideal culture for their team as well as their patients, and sees uplifting and empowering people as her calling. In this episode, Judy discusses the values that do—and do not—lead to healthy workplace culture, explains what it means to deliver "W.O.W," and delves into the five major areas that have an impact on our patients. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 11:22 - Judy describes the journey that ultimately led her to focus on culture in the workplace. - What values shape the culture that a team will develop, and how can you best communicate these values to your colleagues? - Developing an attractive brand for your practice through good leadership. - "Weeding out" the less helpful aspects of your practice's culture. - Laying out the first few steps you can take to create culture at your practice. - Judy's predictions for how COVID lockdown will shape dental culture in the near future. QUOTES: "You could have great team members and you could have great systems and protocols, but if they didn't work well together, it still created a lot of problems." "If our team doesn't know our core values, then it's very hard for them to replicate that in the care of the patients every day." "When we talk about quality, we look at Accurate, Detailed and Complete." "We need to be able to enjoy where we go to work every day. We can't fake it forever." LINKS: Judy's homepage - https://www.practicesolutionsinc.net/ Judy's email - [email protected] Judy's phone number - (612) 701-4922 THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. This week Teresa talks to us about ethical conversations! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Ethical Scenarios and Responses Quotes "But can't you just bill it as a cleaning" "You need to make it feel like it is something more than a preventative appointment so they know it's different" "I am not sure what their process it, I can't speak to that, but I want to focus on what we can do right now" "If you have had this conversation with the team, you can have it with the patients" "The people that ask you to break the rules, are the first ones to report you when they are unhappy" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. To kick off August, Michelle speaks with a trio of professionals on the subject of joining and building a team. Ryan Coulon, DDS, is a dentist based in Midland, TX who has been practicing for seven years. He owns and manages three different practices and is the co-founder of Inspero, a coaching and consulting group for dentists. Mary Osborne has worked in dentistry over 50 years! She spent the first half of her career as a dental hygienist and patient facilitator, and since then has consulted dental practices on patient care and communication. Anna Jo Blakesley is a dental hygienist who has been working in Orange County practice for the past five years. In this episode, the guests address what to ask or say when interviewing for a hygienist position, discuss how you confront a practice's lack of safety culture, and give a few pointers for building up confidence to ask the tough questions. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:33 - What should we ask and communicate while interviewing for a dental hygienist position? - Anna Jo relates the tale of her surprisingly short first interview. - How do you handle an office where there isn't really a culture around safety or communication? - Mary on balancing steadfast core values with open-minded curiosity. - Anna Jo discusses the benefits of going outside your comfort zone, even if you don't like what you find. - Dr. Coulon's advice for reducing dissent and distrust within a practice. QUOTES: "We're not looking just for a warm body who has a good clinical skill set—that's great—but we wanna have values alignment." "You can't know which questions to ask if you don't know who you are." "The more you engage in 'fierce conversations,' as I like to call them, they cease being hard or difficult and they just become conversations with people that you care about." "I wanna not just learn how to do stuff—I wanna learn why you do it the way you do so that I can really represent this practice well." "There's a lot of things [dentistry] doesn't have to be, but it's easy to believe it has to be that way." LINKS: Inspero homepage - https://insperoteam.com/ Ryan's email - [email protected] Mary's homepage - http://www.maryosborne.com/ Mary's email - [email protected] Anna Jo's email - [email protected] A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Ashley Sousa from The Practice Ally Podcast to talk about the importance of having your whole team speaking the same clinical language and knowing the why behind each treatment! Episode Highlights Clinical Vocabulary The Disconnect Quotes "Your time is an investment" "Doing the right thing for your patient will be the right thing for your business" "These things make the patient question the treatment and give them an out" "Her passion became by passion" "We grew that practice so much over the 6 months that we needed to hire an additional hygienist" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com The Practice Ally Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/practice-ally-podcast/id1492007098

Please Leave a Review! To close out this month's series on ergonomics, A Tale of Two Hygienists had the opportunity to speak with a posture expert who takes an evidence-based approach to educating her clients. Bethany Valachi is a doctor of physical therapy who is also the author of 80 published articles and an ergonomics instructor at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland. She is the CEO of Posturedontics, which supplies dental practices with ergonomic training resources and webinars. In this episode, Bethany explains what a "trigger point" is, explores some of the new ergonomic challenges introduced by COVID, and discusses how hygienists can use their cell phone cameras to hold each other accountable for their posture. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 7:06 - How her husband's struggles led Bethany to develop a more evidence-based approach to dental ergonomic education. - What are the parts and regions of the body most commonly affected by poor dental ergonomics? - Why sitting down places even more tension on the body than when you're moving. - Using turkey skin to understand how trigger points develop. - What is the absolute WORST position for your body to be in while treating a patient? - Bethany's two biggest criteria for selecting a patient chair. - The common ergonomic setup mistake Bethany notices across many practices. - Which exercises should hygienists leave out of their yoga routines? QUOTES: "The effort of your muscles to statically contract creates more of a workload than when your body is moving!" "Seventy percent of your patient treatment can—and should—come from the 11-to-12 o'clock positions." "If you get the narrower backrest, that's gonna gain you at least four inches closer to the oral cavity." "The average dental stool in the past has been designed for the average-size European man." "If you do... resistance exercise on muscles that have active trigger points, your pain will actually get worse." "Don't wait for the pain to occur." LINKS: Posturedontics - https://posturedontics.com/ Free eBook and more - https://posturedontics.com/bonus/ Excerpts from Bethany's video training - https://posturedontics.com/wellbody-system/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Hayley Buckner, RDH who is the e-Preventive Care Consultant Supervisor for Elevate Oral Care. This week Hayley talks to us about how to encourage our patients and help them change their behavior in the interest of oral health by finding out what motivates each individual via patient centered communication. Episode Highlights Patient Centered Communication Caries Risk Assessment Questionnaire Reflective Listening Change Talk Goals and Establishing an Oral Care Plan In Office and At Home Strategies through Elevate Oral Care Follow Up Resources Available Quotes "Have you noticed if someone tells you to do something it is less effective than If you decide to do it on your own?" "If we work together with the patient to uncover their needs and values we can help assist them, rather than pushing them to do something" "…It is entirely preventable, this is important for the patients to know" "These reflections are validating" "Reflective listening is the single most important skill when it comes to fostering change in others" "More change talk means an increased likelihood of change" "Patients are must more effective when they choose their goal" Links Patient Centered Communication Video Series: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/elevatingcare Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/ More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/ AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

Please Leave a Review! Rounding out A Tale of Two Hygienists' series on ergonomics, Michelle spoke to an RDH who found a way to treat and prevent one of the greater physical angsts that hygienists need to deal with throughout their careers. Katrina Klein is a registered dental hygienist, a certified personal trainer, and the owner and founder of ErgoFit Life, where she helps her dental professional clients apply biomechanics to their daily routines. With 15 years of teaching ergonomic strategies under her belt, she believes it's possible to practice dentistry without pain. In this episode, Katrina explains how a hygienist's physical woes often start early on in their education, shares her own secrets for staying on top of her ergonomic game while working, and coaches you on how you can best advocate for your own wellbeing. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:47 - Katrina describes the most common type of client she and her ErgoFit Life team deal with. - Looking at the physical—and financial!—debt we incur by neglecting ergonomic training in favor of other kinds of training. - Some basic stretching and strength-training exercises you can do on your own. - Why Katrina makes a point of contracting her abs while polishing her patients' teeth. - Why nutrition and hydration are key to ergonomic health. - Building up the courage to ask the necessary questions about your own ergonomic health and future. QUOTES: "Your four o'clock deserves your eight o'clock version of you." "We have an accumulation of cellular death, which eventually ends up in pain and dysfunction." "Fatigued people don't sell dentistry." "I'm not doing this to get rich off of injured hygienists... I'm doing this because I want to help us." LINKS: ErgoFit Life - https://ergofitlife.com/ ErgoFit Life Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/117952368870736 Katrina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ergofitlife_katrina/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

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

Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists is back at it with its series on ergonomics, focusing now on the subdermal tissues that stretch from one end of our body to the other and feel the brunt of bad posture. Michelle spoke with two hygienists who now serve as teachers and instruct the new generation of RHDs on the finer points of ergonomics and the importance of continual exercise. Aubreé Chismark, RDH, worked in private practice for a decade, went back to grad school, and has now been teaching at West Coast University for ten years. Tracy Ross, RDH, has worked in dental hygiene for over 20 years. She spent most of her career in private practice before beginning to feel the consequences of years of poor ergonomics. She now works alongside Aubreé. In this episode, Aubreé and Tracy discuss what you can do to ensure your body will still be in good working order by the time you're retired, examine the myriad little choices that contribute to good ergonomics, and help you understand the connective tissue that keeps everything in your body working smoothly. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:38 - Aubreé's inventive method of keeping students active during lecture sessions. - How Aubreé and Tracy became interested in ergonomics, and which parts of dental hygienists' bodies usually experience ergonomic pain. - What are some of the most common ergonomic mistakes hygienists make? - Looking at the causes and effects of sciatica. - The role fascia plays in keeping your body in working order. - Tracy leads us through an exercise that will pinpoint high-stress locations in our bodies and "train" our fascia. QUOTES: "It's how we treat our body and train our body to hold us through those eight hours a day." "I actually found that after a yoga class, my pain was either significantly reduced or gone." "The pain actually starts while students are in school." "It's necessary through movement that we keep our fascia healthy. There's no other way to keep it healthy." "You don't have to break a sweat in order to get the benefits of muscle movement." LINKS: Aubreé's email: [email protected] Yoga for Dental Professionals: https://yoga4dental.com/ Tracy's email: [email protected] Rimshot noise by djlprojects: https://freesound.org/people/djlprojects/sounds/415215/ THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Uche Odiatu as he talks to us about the physically active dental patient. Episode Highlights Inflammatory Burden Immune System Flora Quotes "People always ask me If they need to be a trainer, and I say no, but you need to be aware of the impact of physical activity on our patients" "Sedentary people have 4X more inflammatory proteins circulating their bodies" "Any diseases that ends in 'itis' their flames are fanned by being sedentary" "People who are physically active have permanently differentiated T cells" "Our immune system is very much like the junk drawer…it gets clogged up" "Viruses only like being present at certain body temperatures, if you are working out every day or second day the viruses are meant to flee, they no longer feel your body is home" "People who are physically active have higher levels of beneficial flora in their GI tract" "The more diverse the flora, the more beneficial the flora" "More diverse flora, smarter more trained immune system" "Patients love the fact that we look at the whole body, not just the mouth, head and neck" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Dr. Uche Odiatu: http://www.druche.com/ Uche Instagram: @fitspeakers

Please Leave a Review! Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienist's series on ergonomics, Michelle and Andrew had the opportunity to speak with a guest whose company plays a significant role in making magnification both easy and comfortable for dental hygienists. Brent Downs is the director of sales for Q-Optics, which specializes in the design and production of through-the-lens (TTL) and flip-up loupes used by dental professionals to magnify the teeth they work diligently on. He's proud that Q-Optics' products have opened so many dental hygienists' eyes (ha) to the benefits of ergonomic loupes. In this episode, Brent discusses the process used to find the right loupes for a dental hygienist, delves into the potential effects of loupes on their wearers' eyesight, and explains what makes Q-Optics' devices stand out. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 14:25 - Brent discusses his journey working with optics and how Q-Optics has helped to create so many "magnification junkies." - Looking back through the history of loupes and how they came to be a key aspect of dentistry and dental hygiene. - Want to know how Brent and his team fit their clients for loupes? Check out Andrew's own experience at https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/atoth-library/andrew-gets-fitted-for-loupes-video/ - Brent debunks wide-ranging myths about loupe usage and its effect on eyesight. - How are bright lights in loupes affecting their wearers in the long term? - The "collective freak-out" over the potential effects of blue light. QUOTES: "We want to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem." "Let's get the information that we need, but let's make it as simple and bulletproof as possible." "The beauty behind competition is it forces me to [lead] a better company." "We are certainly not in the business of blinding people." LINKS: Q-Optics homepage - https://www.q-optics.com/ Q-Optics email - [email protected] Q-Optics phone number - 1-800-858-2121 THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about teledentistry and the coding that surrounds it! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Pre COVID-19 vs. Post COVID-19 D9995 and D9996 D0190/D140 Evaluation Codes HIPAA Quotes "The ADA has a really nice guide on teledentistry and it's uses" "Its basically to determine whether the patient needs to be seen by a dentist for diagnosis" "When I take a look at the time involved…I almost feel like you should be looking at D140" "It's not a code that is going to pay out a lot, it's more of a descriptor" "A lot of the talk is that you can only use the 140, and that is just not true" "D0170 is one of the more criminally underused codes out there" "You should absolutely be charging for that, especially with all the PPE being used" "9311 can be done over teledentistry" "There are dedicated apps for this" "Code for what you did, look at what you did, and then find the right code" Links ADA Teledentistry Guide: https://www.ada.org/~/media/ADA/Publications/Files/CDT_D9995D9996-GuideTo_v1_2017Jul17.pdf?la=en A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com

Please Leave a Review! It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month's student roundtable introduces ATotH's new series for July: ergonomics. Emily Boge, RDH, is the dental administrative chair at Hawkeye Community College and also serves as the program chairs for dental assisting and dental hygiene. Lancette Van Guilder has practiced dental hygiene for a quarter of a century and currently splits her time between private practice and working as a continuing education speaker, including courses on ergonomics. She's part of a "power team" with her husband, Ward, a physical therapist who specializes in occupational health and wellness. In this episode, our guests discuss the essentials of posture, examine a study on impact of poor posture, and explain what you can do to feel as hale and hearty 20 years down the road as you are now. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 3:38 - Lancette and Ward discuss an article on the long term effects of poor posture on muscle imbalances among dental hygienists. - The "cone of stability" and how sitting and standing have different effects on your body. - Why even veteran hygienists can benefit from having a student shadow them for a little while. - Emily expresses her concern about the lack of consistency in teaching ergonomics among hygiene schools. - The importance of resting your feet on the ground and not on the chair legs when sitting down. QUOTES: "The goal of ergonomic training and education is [a] neutral working position." "The vast majority of dental hygienists do not work in a neutral position." "If I have one thing to say to the students that are listening, it's that you need to advocate to the people who make the decisions." "It is a lot harder to unteach a bad habit than it is to learn it the right way." LINKS: Hygienist for Health: https://www.hygienistforhealth.com/ Lancette's email: [email protected] How to adjust your saddle stool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEDDgAP3Ctk Emily's email: [email protected] A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

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

Please Leave a Review! We've come to it: the last entry in perio series. Before A Tale of Two Hygienists waves goodbye—however briefly—to Michelle's favorite topic, we have one final interview with more detail than you can wind an entire spool of (not as effective as you think) dental floss around. Kathryn Gilliam has been practicing dental hygiene for over three decades and is the founder and owner of PerioLinks, which offers specialized coaching programs to oral healthcare professionals (and who previously appeared on episode #221!). She preaches the importance of focusing on the whole patient, not just seeing them as "a set of teeth and gums." In this episode, Kathryn explains why it's not simply enough for patients to swish around some mouthwash, breaks down the keystone pathogen hypothesis, and gives you all the juicy details on every little bacterium. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 12:00 - What's Kathryn's favorite perio topic to discuss? - How personal tragedy led Kathryn on the personal and professional journey to where she is now. - Why it's actually dangerous that periodontal disease is mostly painless. - How even bleeding gums fit into a much larger medical picture that patients should be concerned about. - The luxury afforded to dental hygienists that other healthcare practitioners don't have. - Looking at the array of technology used to diagnose and treat periodontal issues. - Kathryn lays out her comprehensive protocol for dealing with periodontitis in the average patient. QUOTES: "I love to use technology in order to better serve our patients." "There's so much clinical, practical information within the research if we just seek it out and seek to understand." "It makes such a difference for people to see the bacteria." "There are just so many things beyond scaling teeth and talking to patients about flossing. We're so far beyond that." "Everything opens up when you learn how to use this technology." "If your mouth is inflamed, your body is inflamed." LINKS: PerioLinks LLC - https://periolinks.com/ PerioLinks webinars and media - https://periolinks.com/media/ PerioLinks on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PerioLinks THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz. Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz (previously heard on episodes 92, 172, 174 and 219) is a dental hygienist-turned-prosthodontist and the editor of DentistryIQ.com. In this TIPisode Dr. Maragliano-Muniz talks to us about MI Paste products highlighting MI Paste, MI Paste Plus, and MI Paste One from GC America. Learn why Dr. Maragliano-Muliz loves these products for her patients! Episode Highlights Why patients may be at risk or high risk for caries What to do for patients at risk for caries MI Paste, MI Paste Plus MI Paste One Recaldent Quotes "These products are great for pregnant patients, children, and high risk patients" "Other materials that contain formulations of calcium phosphate are dependent upon a presence of an adequate amount of protein that occurs naturally in saliva" "There has to be an abrasive in a paste, to be considered a toothpaste, however the RDA is extremely low, it's at 64" "When using MI paste plaque levels are elevated for 48 hours...when using MI Paste plus or MI Paste One, PH levels are elevated for 96 hours" "This product alone will buffer plaque acid for upwards of 96 hours" "Don't let that biofilm thrive" Links MI Paste Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/mi.paste/ MI Paste Family Products: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_Plus/index.php Learn more, sign up for a virtual meeting and get FREE CE: https://bit.ly/2Lw3g4y http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues to indulge her love for and fascination with all things perio by interviewing a fellow hygienist who's trained on advanced periodontal tools that Michelle only wishes she could get her hands on. Amber Auger, RDH, is a speaker, professional coach and clinical trainer based in the Greater Boston Area. Apart from her comprehensive periodontal knowledge, Amber also has extensive experience using and training professionals on laser tools for the purposes of periodontal treatment. In this episode, Amber discusses the advantages of nuances of using lasers, explains where we can really make a significant change for both patients and professionals, and reveals why she's excited for the next ten years. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 7:49 - Amber takes us through her journey as a dental hygienist and discusses her experience with lasers. - How exactly are lasers used to treat periodontal disease? - Why you really need to take your time while probing. - The reason Amber establishes a personal connection with her patients before starting in on the serious questions. - What patients can do to test themselves for periodontal issues. - Why Amber and her colleagues implement a probiotic rather than antibiotic protocol for patients after laser treatment. - The trials and tribulations of convincing patients to use water picks. QUOTES: "It has been an absolutely amazing journey to dental hygiene." "When I'm chatting with my patient and I'm sitting them down and reviewing their medical history, I take the time to sit and listen." "When you're taking the time to empower them and educate them on a higher level, you're gonna have compliance through the roof as well as patients who follow you." "We are met with opportunities as we think we are worthy of them." "We need to be insurance-aware but not dictated by insurance." LINKS: Amber's homepage: https://www.amberauger.com/ Amber's email: [email protected] Amber on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberAugerRDHMPH Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/ Amber on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberAugerRDH THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca