A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

GET YOUR PAPER AND PENS AND TAKE NOTES!! Dr. Bradley Bale and Dr. Tom Larkin AAOSH – American Academy For Oral Systemic Health https://aaosh.org/ Total Health, Complete Health, the Oral Systemic Connection – Learning your lexicon! Bale-Doneen Method Bringing Physicians and Dentistry Together Arteriology – Arteriologists http://www.baledoneen.com/ High-Risk Periodontal Pathogens are Causal for Heart Disease Be logical and methodical for prescribing antibiotics! Modulate your Treatment based on patient progression or regression! Oravital Rinse 3 elements that cause arterial disease Transmissibility of disease http://www.baledoneen.com/attend/about-preceptorship/ http://productivedentist.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Heart-Attack-Gene-Revolutionary/dp/1681620227 Or listen to the book on Audible - http://www.audible.com/pd/Science-Technology/Beat-the-Heart-Attack-Gene-Audiobook/B00JANB1DI?mkwid=DSATitle_dc&pcrid=158258695650&pmt=b&pkw=_intitle%3Aaudiobook&source_code=GO1GB907OSH060513&cvosrc=ppc%20dynamic%20search.google.97175169&cvo_crid=158258695650&cvo_pid=5075902449&gclid=Cj0KEQiAgJTGBRDLr5_az_Ouk44BEiQAIxaA4mh5RpYJoiDmDqIpBKmxwqLSJInb4edJxPTqF2aQ3MwaAuDL8P8HAQ www.TomLarkin.com [email protected] http://www.tomlarkin.com/advanced-prevention-course There is too much good stuff here! Scaling the web - http://onestop.globaltimes.cn/seeing-a-dentist-in-china/ #VoD17 www.SmilesAtSea.com Promo Code AJ Under One Roof Code – LOVEUOR5

Dr. Grant Ritchey and Dr. Jason Luchtefeld from the Prism Podcast Drs Ritchey and Luchtefeld talk how the Prism Podcast came to be. They help us figure out how to critically think. They are all around good doctors and good people. Give this episode a listen! TAM – The Amazing Meeting a Science and Skepticism Meeting http://www.prismpodcast.com/50-lydia-segebrecht/ www.sciencebasedmedicine.org Where is the middle ground between western medicine and alternative pathways? What is Homeopathy? – Defining Parameters Python Acupuncture Needle – Don't click here if you're squeamish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AtsMGYGUVM Is chiropractic practice a ruse? Evidence to support flossing? www.Ebd.ada.org www.chicagopizzatours.com www.SmilesAtSea.com Promo Code AJ

Amber begins the podcast telling about Mary, her inspiration for becoming a dental hygienist. She goes on to discuss her background as a candy-striper and medical exposure. Due to her observance of the individuals in the nursing field, she determined that nursing was not going to work out for her. Mary gave her an idea to get into hygiene and the story begins… How satisfied are you with your job? Do you try to convince others to try to join the profession? Dr Sakher AlQahtani – Pediatric dentist from Saudi Arabia – We discuss his education in Ryadh and London. Not as satisfied with his career choice at first, he stumbled upon education and forensic odontology We judge parents who keep their kids up late and don't help them take care of their teeth! Pediatric dentists LOVE.. well mostly HATE "Let It Go" Dr David Wold – 33 years of dentistry staying in his hometown. Dr Wold tells a personal story that explains his passion for forensic dentistry and how important the work is. Other Dr Catone "Forensic Dentistry" book ADA Mass Disaster Workshop in 2003 – Hands On Armed Forces Institute of Pathology class We talk about trainings and courses and different groups and affiliations for forensic dentistry. We talk about the hierarchy. American Society of Forensic Odontology www.asfo.org American Academy of Forensic Sciences www.aafs.org We discuss the process of decomposition of bodies and the process of intake. "The Flys Leave Eventually" Amber will be at Hinman! Go see her and tell her you heard her on the podcast! www.decoeducation.com is Amber's website that has all of her information! Forensic Odontology Working group with Interpol Forensic Odontologists for Human Rights – volunteer group www.Dentify.me KEEP ACCURATE RECORDS!

Part two of our amazing conversation with the Passionate Dentist, Bilal Saib! This episode is amazing but we recorded it a while ago and I forgot all of my notes back at home instead of bringing them traveling with me to Chicago so I am really sorry and will "promise" to get more information in this here little show notes area maybe in the future. When I say "promise" it really doesnt look hopeful, though. -Andrew Johnston, RDH, Procrastinator Extraordinaire!

Dr Bilal Saib of Chapel Hill, NC joins us at #VoD17 (Voices of Dentistry)! Dr B is host to the popular dental podcast The Passionate Dentist, give it a listen! We talk podcasting, implants, prosths, and more! A great question here was discussed - What is Success vs Survival in implants Listen to find out what "Use the blue cap" means

This episode is the first ever "live event" recording with Michelle and Andrew presenting on stage together. Andrew just about gives Michelle hives by changing the presenting 12 hours before they went on. Our audience was mostly doctors and we share with them what we have learned from the podcast to help make their hygienists better clinicians. It was a blast and cant wait for next year! We start off by catching up with Dr. Alan Mead and Dr. Jason Lipscomb from the Dental Hacks Podcast! We talk about the first annual Voices of Dentistry Summit in Nashville, TN. Alan and Jason share what was the most successful, surprising, and fulfilling parts of the CE Summit. They also explain why they think RDHs should go to the next one! If you havent heard their podcast before, go download it now! https://voicesofdentistry.com/virtual-ticket/ www.dentalhacks.com

Andrew and Amber work together in an office in Vancouver, Washington. Amber opens up about what the ideal hygienist is, how they function, and what type of schedules they should run. Where would you rank? Would Amber hire you or fire you? Michelle and Andrew also talk briefly about their experience at Voices of Dentistry this past week in Nashville, TN. #VoD17 We have a lot of really good episodes coming up, Stay Tuned!!!

Ep 58 is an all girls slumber party with Michelle, Cyndee Johnson and Carrie Ibbetson fueled by Mood Swings Wine. Listen this week as these three ladies learn more about the amazing wines from MoodSwingWine.com. They tackle a few articles that discuss managing the female dental patient and how puberty, oral contraceptives, and menopause can really affect a women's oral health. There are few naughty words and lots of glass clinking as the ladies enjoy their Zinnopause wine. Get your wine at moodswingswine.com. Find cyndee Johnson at Scaler2schedule.com or email her at [email protected] Find Carrie at CarrieIbbetson.com or OralHealthCoaching.com Don't forget to review us on iTunes and tell your friends about podcasting! While your at it, tag a student and get them excited about RDH life by listening to the podcast! Cheers!

Explicit Language FYI (only a couple though!) Andrew lies to Michelle right at the beginning… and it takes her forever to catch on. www.VoicesofDentistry.com January 27th and 28th COME SEE US! We talk about ADHA Jacksonville and renting a houseboat or a mansion We blab about weather and hotel room temperatures Michelle goes to Nicaragua trip again and this time she does some audio journaling! Get involved everyone in dental mission trips! Yahoo! Answers delights our Scaling the Web experience

Happy New Year Everyone! Please go to iTunes and Rate and Review... PLEASE!!!!!! Andrew and Michelle talk about their individual new years resolutions. We have a sponsor! Wine Awesomeness! See the link on the facebook page to get a 10% discount on your next order! or go to http://wineawesomeness.com/ and put in promo code TALE "Charleston is a day-drinking town" – Michelle Strange A review of our most popular episodes WE NEED ROUNDTABLE IDEAS!!! Wanna meet up at ADHA, Midwinter, or RDH UOR? Message Us! Our resolution this year is going to be getting the podcast out to the students!

We kick off this year with the LEGENDARY Dr. Uche Odiatu! We discuss with him how to bring in the New Year with setting goals for healthy living. Dr. Uche brings up a great point right at the beginning… What will you be thinking about on your deathbed? Your favorite dish or memories with your family, friends, pets, etc? Contact him! http://www.druche.com/ www.facebook.com/odiatu [email protected] Eastman Interdental Bleeding Index à https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAOaF2zFokk http://talesofdentalhygieneguy.blogspot.com/ https://www.oravital.com/ Michelle Sneaks some more crap at the end….

Ben Hilger – Bad Things Happen to Good People Ben helps us find out where to find our legal rights! How would you like to pay a small flat fee (like about 20 bucks a month!) and have a lawyer at your fingertips, IN YOUR STATE, to help you fight the injustices that happen to us hygienists? Call Ben and tell him you heard the podcast! 8 hours or less and you will hear back from a lawyer in your state! www.SmilesatSea.com Mike, the producer, makes not really an appearance but shout out to Mike! https://www.legalshield.com/ SOMEBODY MAKE ANDREW A WIKIPEDIA PAGE! "But legally, Shut Up" – Michelle Strange 2016 "The only thing that's true, is this podcast" Ben Hilger 2016 https://kroll.idmonitoringservice.com/about-us www.benhilger.net (808) 421-7672 Ben Hilger's number – CALL HIM! Michelle shares her hatred of Comcast again #deathtocomcast

We know these show-notes are lengthy... but you gotta read them people!! This is a great episode! Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS is a vision-driven still practicing clinician that brings experience and news-participants-can-use the next day. Her works centers on challenging professionals to be the best they can be; for 2013 that means increasing their brain fitness. Brain fitness is the ability of the brain to learn what the organism needs to know in order to survive in a changing environment. Patti teaches solutions to help participants discover ways to protect and enhance their brains to ultimately be more effective in treating patients. Patti is an American Dental Association Evidence Based Champion and Current Dental Terminology Licensee an author of a series of Dentalcodeology: More Than Pocket Change, the first in a series of mini-books on insurance coding for hygienists. She is a member of the National Speaker's Association and a Certified Speaking Professional candidate. She is a key opinion leader for multiple manufacturers and well known author. Patti is a certified Health Information Technology trainer and a member of the American Health Information Management Association taking an active role in our shaping the changes in our electronic world. Shout outs to GC America, Elevate Oral Healthcare, Acteon, American Eagle Instruments with XP technology, Kerr, Paradise Dental Technologies for instruments and the Gleason Guide, and so many others for helping Michelle with her mission trip to Nicaragua! Scaling the Web article - http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/the-painful-story-behind-modern-anesthesia/ Should you code a SRP (4341) AND a Prophy (1110) on the same day? Listen to the master of the dental codes, Patti DiGangi and what she thinks about that! Michelle finally gets to drink wine at RDH UOR Patti is a PRACTICING dental hygienist. The information she has for us comes from hours and hours of research and clinical application sitting in the same chair we do! She speaks on caries and periodontal disease eradication! Low and Silness Gingival Index… never heard of that term (like Michelle and I!!)? Go here to see a quick overview http://www.drotterholt.com/GingivalIndex.html Wanna see a cool equation? Risk assessment + diagnoses = medical necessity Want another? ADD + OCD = Success Chairside Chats with the Patti's (DiGangi and Beeson) Michelle gets combative when she learns Andrew is right about the "Once Perio Always Perio" diagnosis… that patients can be healed! Contact Info: Patti DiGangi www.dentalcodeology.com www.dentalpost.net http://edu.dentalpost.net/ http://dentalcodeology.com/pages/contact http://edu.dentalpost.net/courses/course-v1:PattiDiGangi+PD01001+v1/about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmuxaXIUOjY

Wanna know how you can tell we love you? Because we brought you this episode! This is going to blow... your.... MIND! We are talking soft and hard tissue REGENERATION folks! Remember how your teacher said it cant be done? Tracy has 750 studies on over 2.5 million patients spanning TWENTY+ years that says otherwise! We are talking healing of PDL, Cementum, and BONE... BONE! Emdogain is a biologic that makes all this magic possible. Think of them as "smart proteins" that go in to restore the periodontium to health. We could tell you all about it here.. or just listen to the episode! Key Takeaways "Before it's too late, it's time to regenerate" Find your local perio offices that use biologics Spread the word! "When you know better, you do better" Tracy is very quotable! http://www.networktocare.com/ http://www.straumann.us/en/home.html http://www.straumanneducation.com/ http://www.colgateoralhealthnetwork.com/dental-ce-courses/on-demand-webinars/ [email protected] http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/the-painful-story-behind-modern-anesthesia/

What a great episode this was with Karen! Karen is an absolute delight to listen to. She has a passion for this profession and a lot of helpful knowledge to share. We are lucky to call her a dear friend of the show! Karen wears many hats and the one we talk alot about in this episode is her work with American Eagle Instruments and XP technology. Listen as she explains how XP technology can potentially save your career! https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H6-Six-Track-Portable-Recorder/dp/B00DFU9BRK Shout out to Daniel Lopez, RDH again but this time from Karen! Two people start talking college football… and it wasn't the lone dude on the podcast! Shout out to Joan Cook! Chicago Midwinter - http://www.cds.org/meetings-events/midwinter-meeting Shout out to Karen's friend Janelle! Karen is a Southpaw! Michelle reminds listeners that Andrew crapped all over Iowa in a past episode Instrumentation is the key! http://am-eagle.com/product-information/xp-technology http://am-eagle.com/education/webinars [email protected] Karen Siebert, RDH, MA is leading the team of AEI CEs. Karen is adjunct faculty instructor at The College of Lake County just outside of Chicago. She has led numerous hands-on workshops featuring AEI's sharpen-free XP® Technology instruments over the past two years. Karen led a nationwide webinar CE, which was hosted by Pennwell, featuring the dangers of re-tipping dental hand instruments and has presented at RDH Under One Roof. Karen is a member of ADEA and ADHA. She is the Membership Chair for the Illinois DHA and Trustee for the Lake County DH Component. She is also the Screening Committee Chairwoman for the Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Foundation.

EPISODE FIFTY!!!!!!!!!! We cannot believe we have made FIFTY of these things! It's insane! Thanks everyone for your support and your love. Looking forward to the next fifty! Please go rate and review us on iTunes SUPER IMPORTANT! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tale-two-hygienists-michelle/id1062738845?mt=2 To celebrate episode number 50, we bring you a special episode with a special offer (read more below)! In this episode we talk with Melissa and Nicole about the importance of networking. Both of them work for Young Dental as Territory Leads. We talk about Fluoride Varnishes, Handpieces, Ergonomics, and Selective Polishing. There is some really important things in this episode that you do not want to miss!!! Melissa Scott, RDH – [email protected] Melissa Scott graduated from the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene at Texas A&M College of Dentistry. She has been practicing clinical dental hygiene in the Dallas area for over 15 years. In addition to practicing clinical dental hygiene, Melissa serves as Lead Clinical Representative for Young Dental for the Southwest United States. She has served on numerous leadership positions for both the Texas Dental Hygienists' Association and the Dallas Dental Hygienists' Society. Melissa has served as a mentor for the mentoring program to Caruth Dental Hygiene students for many years. She attributes her professional growth to the numerous mentors that have guided and encouraged her. Nicole Phillips, RDH [email protected] Nicole Phillips, RDH is a 1996 graduate of the Southern Illinois University dental hygiene program. She currently practices clinically in downtown Chicago and serves as the North Central Lead Clinical Representative for Young Dental. Her company Phillsgood Events works with dental companies and associations to throw parties, fundraisers, fashion shows, and networking events for dental professionals. Nicole has written and presented programs on the practice of dental hygiene, dental sales, and focuses on jobs outside of clinical practice. Buy One Get One Free Special Offer!! Vera Angles or Advanced Bright Prophy Paste Submit your order with #PODCAST to Customer Service! http://askthedentist.com/how-often-should-i-go-to-the-dentist-for-a-teeth-cleaning/ www.youngdental.com http://www.youngdental.com/product-cat/prophy-angles/ http://www.youngdental.com/product-cat/handpieces/ http://www.youngdental.com/product/d-lish-5-sodium-fluoride-varnish/ http://www.youngdental.com/product-cat/prophy-paste/

This episode barely grazed the surface of what these two amazing hygienists have to offer the world! Read below to learn more about them, or, better yet, just listen to the episode! We also have it on special authority that there is even more coming from them soon so stay tuned and we will give you updates when its official!!! Making an ASK of ourselves We are the next generation of leaders and getting out of your comfort zone Being introverted http://www.strengthsfinder.com/home.aspx Strengthsfinder 2.0 Accountability in friendships How not to be a prima donna hygienist Jasmine Haley Jasmin serves as the President Elect of the Maryland Dental Hygienists' Association and is a practicing public health dental hygienist, dental hygiene instructor, business owner, speaker and writer. She is the Founder of Beyond the Prophy LLC and Co-Founder of MOMGienists LLC. Jasmin's mission is to empower and inspire professionals to think beyond the prophy, provide the best patient-centered care, and explore career options that promote excellence. www.momgienists.com www.beyondtheprophy.com email: [email protected] www.momgienists.libsyn.com Shavonne Healy Shavonne is a registered dental hygienist specializing in implant care. She is dedicated to serving the profession of dental hygiene. Passionate about continuing education and leadership, she takes pride in not only educating her patients about the importance of a healthy mouth, but what it really means to be a dental hygienist. She believes that it is imperative for clinicians to conceive of themselves as oral health educators who specialize in disease prevention and health promotion. "Teeth scrappers" never! Her mission is to inspire the future of dental hygiene to be limitless and take charge of our roles in healthcare to break boundaries. Shavonne is the District of Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association 2016-2017 President Elect. https://plus.google.com/u/0/+ShavonneHealyRDH https://www.facebook.com/shavonne.healy email [email protected] https://www.speareducation.com/spear-review/2016/09/should-dentists-use-kovanaze-nasal-spray www.facebook.com/ataleoftwohygienists CLARIFICATION from Jasmin - "Just to clarify, students do have to pay a low ADHA membership fee. However, when they transition from student to professional member it's free until December 31st. Also many constituents give free CE to students. The link for ADHA is mymembership.adha.org"

This is a must-listen-to episode with Katie Melko! Katie is a recently installed President of ADHA Connecticut. She tells us about her non-profit she started, the struggles that were involved, and some lessons learned. She also talks about working for an FQHC! Katie is a listener and we love her for all she does for us! Thanks Katie!!!!!!

Claire Jeong, MS, RDH, Founder and CEO Claire is an entrepreneur who is striving to promote educational efficacy. She is a graduate of MCPHS University, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene and is licensed in the United States and Canada. Claire also has a B/S from Yonsei University, and a M.S. from Boston University. She is a member of Sigma Phi Alpha, the dental hygiene honor society. She has been tutoring and mentoring students for 15 years, and also worked as an educator at Boston Children's Museum prior to her new career in dental hygiene. She also writes articles for the RDH magazine and speaks in schools and dental conferences about topics related to achieving success when it comes to examinations. [email protected] https://www.studentrdh.com/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWmINPQSiI85KbLYsZ72w4rqfzF9tKbV- https://www.studentrdh.com/dental-hygiene-exam-free-review/ This is perfect for students, schools, and instructors! www.voicesofdentistry.com

A Tale of Two Hygienists welcomes Mark Hartley to the podcast! In this episode we begin by learning the diagnosis of Michelle's flesh eating disease! We also talk about the American Association of Dental Boards, the idea of a Professional Compact vs Reciprocity, and a recent episode of a podcast that got Michelle's blood boiling! The interview portion focuses on Mark Hartley's role at Pennwell. He shows his passion for the profession and the love for hygienists. Mark is also looking for writers - you dont have the be an established writer either! He is looking for articles to place in a number of places that would be of benefit to the profession. Also in this episode Andrew hates on Iowa for some reason.. sorry Iowa http://www.dentistryiq.com/newsletter/rdh-evillage-focus.html http://www.dentistryiq.com/newsletter/rdh-evillage.html http://www.dentistryiq.com/newsletter/rdh-graduate.html www.voicesofdentistry.com www.smilesatsea.com PROMO CODE AJ for $25 off!

Dr. Uche Odiatu is a dentist and health coach. He loves dentistry and loves dental hygienists. This is the first of many episodes with Dr Odiatu featuring his 7 Pillars of Health. Please enjoy this episode and reach out to Dr. Odiatu if you have any questions or comments! Three huge takeaways from this episode: BREATHE - breathe correctly and often Changing our vocabulary to reflect our true selves Read books! Get his book, "The Miracle of Health" Visit www.DrUche.com Search Uche Odiatu on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/odiatu Find him on LinkedIn

This episode features Debbie Zafiropoulos AKA Debbie Z! Andrew and Michelle met up with Debbie at RDH Under One Roof and talk about Debbie's main passion, The National Cancer Network. Debbie has some great tips for us hygienists to look for while performing screenings and getting us to observe and OPEN OUR MOUTHS when we see something out of the ordinary. You will hear her great love and passion for this profession and are excited to get this into your ears! Contact Debbie! - 561-358-7660 or email her at [email protected] and tell her you loved her on the show! Special thanks to Sarah Thiel for guest co-hosting and Jasmin Haley for her beautiful vocals on Story Time with Michelle!! www.nationalcancernetwork.org www.cezoom.com https://www.facebook.com/beyondtheprophy/?pnref=about.overview https://www.facebook.com/MOMgienists/?pnref=about.overview www.voicesofdentistry.com www.dentaltease.com https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/shop/

In this episode, the first half of the episode was taped at Chicago Midwinter with Linda Miller and Christie Bailey. The second half finished up at Smiles at Sea with Linda! Linda tells her amazing story from before she started Paradise Dental Technologies through the present day. We talk about what qualities are needed to make a solid instrument. We talk about hygienists like Susan Wingrove and Trisha O'Hehir who inspired instrument creation. Michelle loves the Gleason Guide. This is episode when Andrew learns that plastic instruments for implants are BAD!!! Linda offers listeners a chance to see the PDT facility if you are ever in the neighborhood! [email protected] 800-240-9895 http://pdtdental.com/ http://pdtdental.com/wingrove-implant-maintenance/ https://www.amazon.com/Peri-Implant-Therapy-Dental-Hygienist-Complications/dp/0470962852 www.smilesatsea.com https://www.cds.org/Midwinter_Meeting/Midwinter_Meeting.aspx http://www.hygieneedge.com/blog/2016/9/28/common-errors-on-the-ia-injection http://www.hygieneedge.com/blog/2016/9/20/common-errors-on-the-psa-injection https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists http://oneworldhealth.com http://somosamigos.org/

In this episode Andrew and Michelle record FROM THE BOAT! Dental Hygienist and serious serial entrepreneur Elijah Desmond invites A Tale of Two Hygienists to join him on his CE cruise SMILE AT SEA. Elijah has many different opportunities for hygienists out there but the top two in our opinion is Smiles at Sea CE cruises and Opportunities at Sea - a chance for someone to get facetime with some of the most sought after mentors in the business! Contact Elijah for more information - [email protected] www.elijahdesmond.com Check out the following links https://www.facebook.com/Opportunities-At-Sea-1577088785916640/ www.voicesofdentistry.com www.smilesatsea.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/913379352015992/ http://www.offthecusppodcast.libsyn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ Please Rate and Review us on iTunes!

This is the wrap up with dental hygienists Michelle Strange and Daniel Lopez! Here are a few links for the episode: www.smilesatsea.com and for the ce ---> www.CeZoom.com www.voicesofdentistry.com www.oneworldhealth.com www.facebook.com/ataleoftwohygienists https://www.facebook.com/DentalHygieneNation/?fref=ts http://www.dentalhygienenation.com/

Sit back and enjoy part 2 of Dental Hygienists Michelle Strange and Daniel Lopez as they talk more about what its like to do dentistry in Uganda. www.smilesatsea.com www.voicesofdentistry.com And our giveaway from AndyRDH will be from this site here!! https://www.dentaltease.com/ Thanks everyone and we love you!!!

This is the first part of the story of hygienists Michelle Strange and Daniel Lopez as they took a trip to Uganda for a dental mission trip. While we only cover the preparation part of the trip, it is interesting to see how much preparation it takes to do a humanitarian/relief mission. Michelle and Andrew start off as always talking about recent events. We are still on hiatus trying to make the show sound better but will be back in a few weeks hopefully with some episodes from RDH Under One Roof. Stay tuned for part two coming next week!

This is for you, Sandy!

In this episode Michelle and Andrew discuss more listener feedback and questions. Andrew introduces a possible new segment for himself with the working title "From The Web" - where Andrew finds odd things related to dentistry on the web We also discuss results from 23andme! We will be at RDH Under One Roof with some AMAZING interviews scheduled Please check out our facebook page and hit the like button! Also Rate and Review on iTunes!! http://www.pizzariasdorio.com.br/index.php?option=com_k2&view=itemlist&task=user&id=79866 https://www.23andme.com/ http://www.rdhunderoneroof.com/index.html http://www.MarkRDH.com http://dentalhacks.com/ http://accidentalgeniusespod.com/

In this episode Michelle is interviewed by Carrie Ibbetson on her podcast Healthy Mouth Healthy Life Podcast! Special thanks to Carrie for giving us her .mp3 file!! Carrie is a dear friend of ours and we appreciate her highlighting Michelle, Tepe, and the importance of interdental cleaning! Please show her support by visiting one of the links below. http://www.carrieibbetson.com/ http://www.carrieibbetson.com/podcasts/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-mouth-healthy-life/id1072237458?mt=2 http://www.tepeusa.com/

THE LAST QUESTION AND ANSWER IS FINALLY REVEALED! If you want to win FREE tuition for SMILES AT SEA in September, write down the 4th answer and submit it to us by July 16th to be entered into the drawing! Other stuff happened too... but youll have to sift through the static to be able to hear it... sorry again listeners!

Part THREE of the FREE TUITION for SMILES AT SEA is ON THIS EPISODE! In this episode we address some comments and questions from listeners (Shout out to Carla!). Andrew is at Podcast Movement, a podcast conference in Chicago, because he is super cool. We talk about the proper way to perio chart and what needs to be included. Andrew talks about his state's restorative rules and how it can apply to a daily role of restorative hygiene. Story-time with Michelle is about evidence-based dentistry!! Please like us on the Facebook Page and go to iTunes to rate and review the show! https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ http://www.weteachextractions.com/#!hygienist/c22p4 http://www.alldentalpodcasts.com/ http://podcastmovement.com/ http://tuttlenumbnow.com/ http://www.dentaltown.com/MessageBoard/thread.aspx?a=11&s=2&f=93&t=260071&g=1&st=TNN

Stay tuned after the end music to find out what Michelle's real name is! WARNING - Michelle says some no-no words! Also, Tune in for episode 34 for CLUE NUMBER 3 to WIN FREE TUITION FOR SMILES AT SEA! Michelle looks ridiculous and does not bring her "A" game at all today Michelle accuses our guest of being infectious Michelle wants to "chum" the waters with vomit to attract great white sharks...??? Andrew tries to drink energy drinks but fails Daniel talks about misconceptions and pet peeves while working with HIV/AIDS populations Daniel explains how FQHC's work and where their focus is at Callen Lorde Daniel and Michelle are going to Uganda together, they plan on contracting Malaria from the same mosquito somehow... We learned a ton, but check out the links below and email Daniel if you have any questions or comments about the show! [email protected] www.smilesatsea.com http://callen-lorde.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLITdGt-2jU http://www.hdassoc.org/ http://www.pcsp.org/ https://www.airbnb.com/ httP://www.somosamigos.org

In this episode we discuss: Andrew quits drinking energy drinks... and it shows in his performance Michelle is in Vegas at the Western Society of Periodontology http://wsperio.org/ She meets hygienists from her favorite state (Washington.. suck it South Carolina!) Andrew is headed to Podcast Movement 2016 in Chicago! Shout out to Leslie living in Belgium but traveling to Greece and Croatia and Deepak from the UK! Thank you listeners from China - Beijing, Shanghai, Hubei, Guangdong, and Shanxi! www.YourSmilingHygienist.com a great site by a great hygienist! Answer number TWO for the free tuition is given here! Storytime with Michelle is a huge success.. the second installment is done on this episode! We love you listeners!!!

This episode was a very special one. While at ADHA CLL2016 in Pittsburgh, Andrew had the opportunity to interview the current and future leadership of ADHA. First and foremost, a special thanks to District 7 Trustee Matt Crespin for his help (basically doing it all himself) in putting this together. We had a surprise visit from President Jill Rethman (now immediate past president)! Jill talks a little about CDHA and what will become of the members of ADHA that reside in California. Other participants President Elect Betty Kabel (now President) and Vice President (now President-Elect) Tammy Filipiak! We talk about: Goals for ADHA WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? The question on everyones mind! DSO's (Dental Support Organizations) Matt tries to steal my podcast host job Midwest Dental Support Organization Strategic Planning What ADHA expects out of its members/nonmember hygienists Hopefully this will be the first of many episodes held at ADHA CLL each year! Some Links: www.ADHA.org https://www.chawisconsin.org/ http://www.adha.org/resources-docs/President-and-CEO-COO-Annual-Report.pdf http://www.midwestdentalsupport.com/

Stuff and Things - Its late and im tired and I lost my edits half way through the first time and i got mad at the computer and software so I put it off until later but now its later and I dont want to do it anymore so Ill add stuff later but just know, michelle goes off on several tangents as per usual and sounds like a crazy person.

Andrew and Michele discuss Humanitarian Trips, Career Fusion, Toastmasters International and much much more. Michele will join us again at RDH Under One Roof! linkedin.com/pulse/journey-jamaica-starting-fluoride-varnish-programand-more-labasi?trk=prof-post http://jamaicaoutreach.org/ https://www.toastmasters.org/ http://www.careerfusion.us/home.html http://reminmedia.com/

In this episode we do a TON of shout outs.. Among them are our new friends Ashley, Michele, Missy, Rachel, implied shout out to Edie even though we didnt say her name. Also a shout out to our future sponsors of the show and current sponsor www.Smilesatsea.com Andrew gets chastised for not bringing his "A game" yet again We revisit the great perio debate and Missy sides with Andrew Shout out to Ryan, Michelle's boyfriend for making her cover her face with sunglasses to reduce the ugly in the world. Shout out to Amber from my office who made me think more about skin cancer because I dont use sunscreen enough (ever) www.hygienetown.com Thanks to all of the listeners who came by to introduce themselves! We LOVE YOU! We will be at Under One Roof for part 2.5 of the Great Perio Debate Thanks to Sarah and Kat from CE Zoom for hanging out with us for most of the 30 hours Andrew was in town.

In this episode we talk about Andrew's experience and advice as a dental hygiene board examiner. If you have more questions about this episode, feel free to send us a facebook message and we can add it to a future show. Dont forget to like the facebook page and leave us a review on iTunes! Thanks!

In this amazing episode we welcome Andre Shirdan! Andre has a background in retail and has used his training and experience to create processes and workflows for hygienists to be more effective! You can learn more about his background here http://www.thecrewprocess.com/andre/ We talk in this episode about: Andre mentions he doesnt have a website, well he does now!!! Teams vs Crews Stat Check or StatCk, a way for hygiene calibration http://www.thecrewprocess.com/statck/ WHO - CPITN - streamlined diagnostics PSR - probe readings "Aliens Probe, Hygienists Measure Pockets" Having confidence in "the selling" of dentistry If you want a copy of the protocol for statck, contact Andre on this website or email him at [email protected] Go to the facebook page and like it https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ When we get to 1000 likes we will do our first drawing, we also need more iTune reviews so please do that also!

In this episode we have the elusive and rare DENTIST as a guest! Dr. Kim Daxon representing the Dawson Academy and talks with Michelle about occlusion disorders, night guards, the importance of accurate and regular charting and more! Dr. Daxon "gets it" - she loves hygienists and understands the importance of our role in oral care. This is important stuff everyone! Follow up and sign up for the course! www.thedawsonacademy.com We are also sponsored in part by Smiles at Sea www.SmilesatSea.com Sign up and Join Michelle and Andrew for a September CE cruise with up to 19 hours of CE! https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/ 1000 likes on facebook and 10 iTunes reviews will trigger the first giveaway - Tshirts from AndyRDH! Tell your friends!!!

Michelle and Joy sit down to discuss all things myofunctional therapy. You couldnt find a more qualified person to discuss dental hygiene than someone from Flossmoor, Illinois! In this episode, Joy shares a moving, personal experience that helped her in her journey in Myofunctional Therapy. Joy is an international educator and embassador to the profession. She states, "We are the perfect piece of the puzzle" to do more for our patients. www.joymoeller.com

Michelle and Andrew present this bonus episode about podcasts they enjoy. You will be able to find some good dental podcast ideas or podcasts in general to listen to while you are driving, working out, cleaning, walking the dog, etc. Enjoy the podcast and dont forget to hit the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!!! Carla - this edit is for you!! :) Dental Podcasts - Dental Hacks Healthy Mouth Healthy Life Podcast Dentists, Implants and Worms Accidental Geniuses Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran The Passionate Dentist Podcast with Dr. B Saib Thriving Dentist Show with Gary Takacs Totally Oral Podcast Non-Dental Podcasts - You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes The Nerdist WTF with Marc Maron Bodega Boys Freakonomics Radio The Startup Reply All Podcast Method Sampler

Michelle and Andrew visit on-location with "The Grannies" from the popular dental-friendly Ice Chips Candy! Granny Bev and Granny Charlotte welcomed us to their new headquarters in Tumwater, Washington for an interview and a tour! We also got a bunch of free swag!!! This episode explains the health benefits of Ice Chips Candy, a Xylitol based candy, and how it came from a small kitchen in Yelm, WA to getting recognition on an international level with people like Shark Tank taking notice. Michelle and Andrew also get an inside scoop about upcoming products and promotions! https://www.icechipscandy.com/ Call them today! 866-202-6623 https://www.icechipscandy.com/buy-ice-chips-candy

In this episode: Andrew and Michelle argue about whats perio and whats not Andrew is racist and sexist in the first 3 minutes of the show! Shout out to listeners Kelly and Alex from Washington State! We discuss the new perio code for "Scaling in the presence of mod-severe Gingivitis" even though Andrew said it was "Disease in the presence of mod-severe gingivitis" Ice Cream Trucks vs Ice Cream Boats Washington State Hygienists are the best and Michelle agrees! Shout out to Dr. Nicole Grant from Willamette Dental Group, Hazel Dell Office! Andrew takes a looooooong time to complete thoughts on Millenials New podcast format idea - let us know what you think by messaging us!!!

Wow. Just. Wow! It was our pleasure to be able to interview the great Susan Wingrove. This episode has it all, well almost. If you want it all, attend one of her seminars (search on http://lizgrahampresents.com/index.php/speakers/susan or http://www.wingrovedynamics.com/) We talk Susan's background. How she invented instruments with PDT http://pdtdental.com/wingrove-implant-maintenance/ We talk international lecturing We talk about her book Peri-Implant Therapy For the Dental Hygienist: Clinical Guide to Maintenance and Disease Complications http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118646908.html We talk implants and why you should NEVER use a plastic instrument Enjoy this amazing episode!

Michelle and Andrew answer a question from a listener about their start in public speaking. Please enjoy the episode and write us more questions to answer for you! Thank you listeners, we love you and your engagement with the podcast! Like the facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes!

Michelle and Andrew are back together in person in WASHINGTON STATE!! We talk about our tour of the Ice Chips factory and the dangers that are found lurking around every corner in Tacoma, WA. For the interview, we interviewed Cyndee Johnson, RDH. Cyndee owns http://www.scaler2schedule.com/ We talk about going back to school and getting a business degree and marketing. We talk about how hygiene isnt necessarily for everyone who graduated with that degree. There is so much more we discuss with her, she is a fountain of knowledge. Cyndee is THE NICEST person ever. We love her so much and thank her for being on the show! Please visit her website to find out more! PS Michelle didnt swear! That means we get to keep this episode rated clean!

This episode starts with Andrew and Michelle stupidly walking on the racial tightrope and just managing not to offend (we hope). We talk about Townie Meeting and how great it is. The interview is with Linda Douglas, RDH from Toronto, Canada and Daniel Lopez, RDH from Queens, NY. We briefly give you an insight into their lives as a teaser for future episodes. Linda and Daniel are amazing clinicians and even better friends to put up with Andrew all weekend! A special thanks to them! www.hygienetown.com www.dentaltown.com www.towniemeeting.com

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