A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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

Please Leave Us A Review! This week your TIPisode is brought to you by Amanda Hill, RDH who is the host of Your Dental Top 5 Podcast, found on The Dental Podcast Network Channel 1! Corey Jameson-Kuehl joins Amanda to talk about the top 5 ways to be a better leader in your team environment. Episode Highlights Custom Dental Solutions Corey's Top 5 Book Recommendation Quotes "I think understanding yourself, is key" "This is the ideal time to utilize something like a DISC assessment" "Clear communication is pretty much the key to anything in life" "I think it's a really big weakness if you don't know how to ask for help" "It does discourage the soul when you are continually micro-managed" Links Custom Dental Solutions: https://www.customdentalsolutions.com CDS Email: [email protected] More Dental Top 5 Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/dentaltop5/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/ The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429 Amanda's email: [email protected]

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

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

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

It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Today's topic is subgingival irrigation, a form of hydrotherapy used to prevent further deterioration of tooth structure. Spring Hatfield is a dental hygienist and co-founder of Dental Masterminds, LLC, which offers study clubs and CE courses for dental professionals. Spring's work focuses on the connection between oral and systemic disease. Daniel Lopez is a hygienist with Access Community Health Center in Manhattan who works with patients affected by HIV. In this episode, our guests introduce, summarize and discuss the studies they've brought to the table, explain why ozone application needs to be "just right," and examine the bias where a journal's country of origin can unconsciously affect how seriously we take it. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 4:03 - Spring summarizes the findings of a study on ozone-infused waters and oils used in subgingival irrigation. - Explaining "the Goldilocks principle" and how ozone relates to it. - What is a "free radical" and why should hygienists be concerned about them? - Daniel discusses a study that makes the case for using 10% povidone-iodine during irrigation. - Why it's vital to overcome one's bias toward certain journals based on their country of origin. - Debating the merits of doing a pre-procedural rinse. QUOTES: "We do kinda graduate thinking that only our research is relevant." "Homecare is where it's at, period." "That rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash really helps decrease that blood flow." "See what is available to you, see what's out there, for those patients you otherwise just can't help." LINKS: Daniel's email: [email protected] Spring's email: [email protected] "Effect of Subgingival Application of Topical Ozonated Olive Oil…" - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22976566/ "Efficacy of subgingival irrigation with 10% povidone-iodine..." - http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2017;volume=28;issue=5;spage=514;epage=518;aulast=Sindhura THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. This week Teresa talks to us about opportunities available if you decide to step away from Dental Hygiene. Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights Recommendations if you are thinking about stepping outside of Dental Hygiene Resources Keep up that license Quotes "More of you are looking at opportunities beyond being in the operatory" "Conflict resolution, unfortunately, is one of those things we learn on the fly, but there really is tried and true systems behind it" "Some corporate positions are mentoring newer hygienists" "You will have a steady salary, and you will have benefits" "If you have a niche, and you are really good at something, narrow in on that" "You are going to want to brush up on your business skills" "Communications and conflict resolution skills are key" "Check into that dream job that you wanted a couple of years ago, chances are with all the shifting that is going on, that it might be available" "Don't worry about the cons, start going what if, what if, what if" Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Resources Doug Perry/ Get Hired RDH: https://gethiredrdh.com Coursera: https://www.coursera.org

To continue A Tale of Two Hygienists' implant series, Michelle spoke with a 20-year dental hygiene veteran who knows that maintaining dental implants requires a significantly different skill set (and set of tools) than conventional natural tooth cleaning. Melissa Obrotka works as a hygienist for a prosthodontic practice in New Jersey while also serving as a clinical trainer for Electro Medical Systems (EMS). Called the "implant maintenance guru" by A Tale of Two Hygienists' own Michelle Strange, Melissa also teaches as a clinical adjunct professor at her own alma mater of Bergen Community College in NJ. In this episode, Melissa breaks down both the broad strokes and the nuances of treating implants, impresses the importance of disclosure when discussing implants with your patients, and explains why the learning process is still ongoing well into one's career. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 16:22 - How hygiene school turned Melissa from the "worst student" into one of the most enthusiastic students. - Why treating implants is a "whole new ballgame" compared to treating natural teeth. - The reason implant dentistry demands further (and constant) learning. - Getting into the nitty gritty of working with implants as a dentist or hygienist. - Melissa lays out the short- and long-term rewards of investing in the latest technology for the best possible implant care—and what you can do and say to convince your dentist. - What can patients inspect from your average implant inspection? - Melissa discusses how the Dental Implants Uncovered Facebook page came to be and what you can get out of it. QUOTES: "We see the implant patient from the surgical to the restorative." "These people have made a giant investment in improving their oral health." "It is expensive technology, but it's amazing technology and there's a reason why the price point is where it's at." "They went the distance; I need to go the distance for them." "If you don't take action on the knowledge, then what is the knowledge for?" LINKS: Melissa's homepage - https://melissaobrotka.com/ Melissa's email: [email protected] Introduction to the Implant Care Practitioner Course - https://www.facialartdentalforum.com/product/introduction-to-implant-care-practitioner-course/ EMS Dental - https://www.ems-dental.com/en THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

This week Uche and Mahsa bring us the 10 things every dental professional should know about the human microbiome! Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients happy and healthy. Be sure to check out the many episodes with Dr. Uche and head over to our YouTube channel and watch the videos Dr. Uche and Michelle did to help you stretch and take care of your body! Contact him! http://www.druche.com/ www.facebook.com/https://www.facebook.com/UcheOdiatuodiatu [email protected] Instagram: Uche- @fitspeakers Mahsa- @tooth_boss Book: The Miracle of Health

Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienists' latest series, Michelle and Andrew have brought on a guest who knows firsthand that clear and empathetic communication is essential to increasing case acceptance, especially when it comes to discussing implants. Miranda Beeson is a hygienist based in Virginia Beach who specializes in implant care coordination. Miranda is too familiar with the unfortunate way dental hygienists and other professionals can "buff out" the clinical side of their knowledge base without investing enough time in communication and business. In this episode, Miranda impresses the importance of communication in dental hygiene work, compares and contrasts the language you should and shouldn't use when discussing implant procedures, and lays out her guide for getting off on the right foot with a patient. As well, Andrew and Michelle shine a light on a five star review one of their listeners gave the show on Apple Podcasts! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 9:28 - Miranda discusses her transition from hands-on clinical work to an implant care coordination role. - The moment Miranda realized how essential communication—especially wording— is to hygiene work. - The key difference between "inward" and "outward" mindsets. - On asking the right questions to know what temperament patient you're dealing with. - Miranda walks us through the steps she takes discussing implant planning, procedure and care with patients. - Some essential words and phrases for clearly communicating with your patients while still keeping them at ease. QUOTES: "I wanted to have like a solid decade of clinical hygiene under my belt before I really transitioned out of it." "If you just flip that mindset to make it more about them than about you, that's where it all really begins." "Ask more and talk less." "Cost is a barrier that's thrown out there I think far more than it truly is the barrier." "I'm carrying that weight as your liaison just as much as I should be." LINKS: Miranda's email: [email protected] Dental Implants Uncovered Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/DentalImplantsUncovered THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW HERE! Join Andrew Johnston, RDH - a restorative hygienist who practices in Washington State and Oregon. Andrew has been a practicing since 2009 and is here to talk to us about Glass Ionomers/Hybrids and EQUIA Forte by GC. TIPisode Highlights A look at Glass Ionomer Glass Hybrids Importance of Instructions for Use What Andrew loves about EQUIA Forte Ways to use EQUIA Forte in today's ops. Quotes "Traditionally Glass Ionomers have been used where moisture control has been problematic" "GC kept working on ways to improve the clinical outcomes and developed the next generation which was the EQUIA Forte" "For the super nerdy people like me who care about flexural strength and wear resistance this new improved formula is higher flexural strength, higher wear resistance, higher resistance to acid, and higher fluoride release than the previous Equia" "Please please please read the instructions for use, follow them, and make sure everyone on your team is doing the same" "It takes about 6 months for the coating to wear off" "Triaging is the most important factor to determining which treatment route you should take." "…using it (Silver Diamine Fluoride) underneath Equia Forte has shown to reduce sensitivity and potentially aid in remineralization of the tooth. Links Learn more, sign up for a virtual meeting and get FREE CE: https://bit.ly/2Lw3g4y http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com http://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/EQUIA_Forte/ http://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/EQUIA-Forte-HT/

Please Leave Us a Review Here!! Interview starts: 7:23 It's a new month and A Tale of Two Hygienists is launching a new series! If you've ever had questions about all things implantology, then make sure you're subscribed and buckle in for May and beyond. Sully Sullivan, DDS, is an implantologist, partner in his own dental practice, and co-host of the Millennial Dentist podcast. Dr. Sullivan is a fourth generation—you read that correctly—dentist in his family, knows anything and everything you'd want to know about implants, and wants the average person to understand what goes into preparing, installing and maintaining an implant. In this episode, Dr. Sullivan explains exactly how implants work and are installed, walks us through a typical implant procedure, and discusses some of the challenges implantologists face. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: - Dr. Sullivan explains how he got his idiosyncratic moniker. - Why Dr. Sullivan believes younger dentists need a working knowledge of cone beam computed tomography going forward. - Who makes for an ideal dental implant candidate? - Why it's possible to be too early to put in an implant, and the reason Dr. Sullivan likes working with older patients. - Taking a closer look at the "anatomy" of an implant. - Dr. Sullivan breaks down what the average implant surgery looks like. - Examining a few restorative processes and looking ahead at the future of implantology. QUOTES: "So much of how they lost [the tooth], to me, is going to affect and influence the predictability of my success." "You really want proportional size to proportional bone." "Post-doctorally, single implant patients do really, really, really well." "We really have an opportunity to plan the implant placement with the end in mind." THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! LINKS: Millennial Dentist podcast - https://millennialdentist.com/category/podcast/ Millennial Dentist on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/millennialdentist/ A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

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

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

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

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

With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting direct access to dental care, clear and accessible teledentistry is becoming a clear necessity. This week's guest on A Tale of Two Hygienists has a few strategies for making the most of your abilities from a distance and for getting your patients to open up. Jamison Spencer, DMD, MS is a dentist specializing in the treatment of sleep and temporomandibular jaw (TMJ) disorders. Dr. Spencer is also the president of the Craniofacial Pain Center and the host of the Airway, Sleep & TMD podcast, where he discusses TMJ disorders, oral appliances and many other topics. In this episode, Dr. Jamison Spencer explains how the COVID-19 pandemic may make teledentistry acceptable for both professionals and patients alike, reveals which mouthguard is his preferred model, and discusses the best way to encourage a patient to be honest about their teeth-grinding. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview starts: 9:41 - Dr. Spencer explains why so many dental professionals are so apprehensive about treating TMJ issues. - How a chance connection with an experienced dentist helped Dr. Spencer get his hands on his own practice. - Why some hygienists can find both professional and physical benefit in sleep and TMD work. - Dr. Spencer extrapolates how COVID-19 will impact both in-person and teledentistry in the long term. - The most effective way of finding out if your patient is a tooth grinder or jaw clencher. - Why Dr. Spencer favors the Farrar (or as he calls it, airway-friendly) nightguard. - How the "lips together, teeth apart" ethos can be a boon to treating patients with jaw issues. - What dental professionals can do to make the most of their time during quarantine. - Why CPAP machines pose a unique risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. QUOTES: "A huge part of what a dentist can do in sleep and TMD can be done by the dental hygienist." "We're gonna have now an entire new generation of patients, if you will, that think 'Well why would I drive someplace?'" "[Teledentistry's] gonna help us to catch these acute problems when they're easy, rather than the patient waiting until it's sort of worth it to them." "My stock answer to almost any question is 'it depends'." "Would you like to look into why you're banging your head against the wall, or would you just like another helmet?" "We are all in this together." LINKS: Dr. Spencer's homepage - http://www.jamisonspencer.com/ Spencer Study Club - https://www.spencerstudyclub.com/ The Airway, Sleep & TMD Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/user-232970261/tracks Dr. Spencer's email: [email protected] THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit! A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/ AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

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

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

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