A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Katie Barrer joines us this week as we talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry… BOTOX. Hygienists around the USA are clamoring for the opportunity to add this to the scope of practice. Listen as we discover this world with leading expert, Katie!

Rounding out our RDH's abroad series, Andrew brings on honorary RDH for a day, Brittany Duncan, to chat about all things travels. Later in the episode Brittany turns the tables and quizzes Andrew on the upcoming inaugural dental trip to the Philippines. Reach out to Brittany - [email protected] or check out her podcast Untraditionally Traditional: A Millennial Homemaker here on apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untraditionally-traditional-a-millennial-homemaker/id1678227992 or on your favorite podcast app!

Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - [email protected] Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aquoralspray.com

Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? We discuss some of these things in this week's TIPisode! www.ataleoftwohygienists.com - sign up for the newsletter [email protected] - email me!

Claudia Walder is different. She is confident and driven but also has the ability to embrace whimsy. When given the opportunity to work abroad in Switzerland, she jumped at the chance. Switzerland brought her new opportunities professionally and in the love department. If you are looking to see what its like to work in a different country, give this episode a listen or give her a follow on Instagram - @socalsmileartisan

Oral cancer is the cancer of our profession so join Katrina Sanders this week as we walk through some important keys to effective oral cancer screenings! Resource: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ https://oralcancerconsulting.com/cotten-method-guide/ols/products/the-cotten-method-screening-guide

Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode about bbbburn out. With a study reporting that up to 35% of hygienists looking to leave the profession, we got some work to do. Join them for this super interesting conversation. RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

Have you ever wandered what it would be like to just sell everything, move over seas, and start a new life knowing you had a dentistry as your safety net? Well that is pretty close to what Lacy Walker did and we talk a little bit about that in this episode. This is part one of the series of dental hygiene abroad, be sure to reach out to her and ask her all of the questions about her experiences working on a US military base in Germany! Resources: [email protected] Please take our survey! https://forms.gle/Hadrpf9Xm5cDZpkE6

Alcohol is a central line in the fabric of our society, whether we want to admit it or not. Outside of the commonly known talking points, what else can we talk about with our patients when it comes to alcohol? Machell Hudson-Hoover dives deep into predicting outcomes based on alcohol use! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

Being a dental hygienist is unique in that we have so many options for a career. We can work in perio, pediatrics, ortho, and general practices. We can work in educational settings, sales, training, dental products and systems companies. We can write, speak, and coach. We have so many options at our fingertips but that wasnt always so. In this episode we have a friend of the show, Lil Caperila, who helped pioneer the idea of leveraging clinical knowledge into a corporate position at a dental company. We learn what goes into creating ideal products based on the needs of the clinicians and we finally answer whether or not we should be polishing... and if so, what considerations need to be made for that choice! Resources: premierdentalco.com [email protected] Lil's office number- 610-239-6008

In this TIPisode, we talk a lot about what it means to be a leader. Belangie discusses the acronym for LEAD, what drives her, and how being a leader isn't about attaining a title, but about being in a role. There are certain traits and characteristics that make a good leader. Join us today to learn more! Find Belangie on social and dm her on linkedin or @dental_hygenie on insta

In this episode we are joined by Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn to discuss some more hot topics in dentistry. What do you do when your boss's spouse runs the office... is that fair? How liable are you for the doctor not diagnosing periodontal disease? We get right to the point in this amazing episode! Resources: Teresa's Podcasts - Nobody Told Me That and Chew On This Teresa's website - https://www.odysseymgmt.com/ Beverly Wilburn - https://www.instagram.com/dearbevvie_/

When it comes to treatment plans, who is better at getting case acceptance: DSOs or Private Practice? In this Fast Fact Andrew discusses a couple of key differentiators that could be incorporated in any setting to be more successful... but maybe DSOs have the edge??? Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

In today's TIPisode we are joined by Dr. David Rice to explore the possibility of having a mandatory retirement age in dentistry. Are people working past their ability to keep the public safe? Resources: Dentistry Unmasked Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentistry-unmasked-a-roundtable-podcast/id1692417504 Dentistry Unmasked Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/37jqQgIVQQhZpJ6cx3hs1K?si=5383d24d00f94490 www.dentistryiq.com [email protected]

What is it you want out of this profession? Very few wrong answers here, but our guest today Whitney DiFoggio, RDH found a way to combine her drive to get patients healthy, and her love for creating videos and theater, rolled them all together and has created a successful side business on YouTube. This episode aims to discover what makes her tick! Resources:www.bettermouth.com https://www.youtube.com/@TeethTalk https://www.instagram.com/teethtalkgirl/ Please take our survey! https://forms.gle/Hadrpf9Xm5cDZpkE6

Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - [email protected] Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aquoralspray.com

We all start out as clinicians, but then many of us want the next step. Bethany Montoya knows what you might be feeling as has some answers for you if want to take the next step! Resources: [email protected] @humanrdh on insta https://pac-dent.com/pages/request-a-sample link for a free sample

It's not often that we come to you and ask for your help, but this is one such time. Smiles Across Montana is an organization built to serve those who need it on their terms. Please listen to this episode and if you can help our fellow dental hygienist, please do. Resources: Website: smilesacrossmontana.com Email: [email protected]

Dental Hygienists work hard to complete their pre-reqs, endure what can be a punishing dental hygiene program, then graduate. Now they are perfect, they will not struggle again because they have a perfect knowledge of dentistry... That's sometimes the expectation but the reality is that graduates are "minimally competent" and need additional help after graduation. Kim Augustus is here to champion their success! Resources: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @bloomrdh

What happens when we do not get enough sleep? Join Katrina Sanders this week as our expert gives us the answer! Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Vishesh K. Kapur, Dennis H. Auckley, (2017). Clinical practice guideline for diagnostic testing for adult obstructive sleep apnea: An American academy of sleep medicine clinical practice guideline. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Vol(13), Issue 03. Young, T., Finn, L., Peppard, P. E., Szklo-Coxe, M., Austin, D., Nieto, F. J., Stubbs, R., & Hla, K. M. (2008). Sleep disordered breathing and mortality: eighteen-year follow-up of the Wisconsin sleep cohort. Sleep, 31(8), 1071–1078.

In this episode, Jackie Sanders takes over the AToTH podcast feed with some updates for the RDH Under One Roof conference in Denver for 2024. She is joined by Laura Winfield-Roy and Andrew Johnston to talk about the hotel situation, registering for courses, networking receptions/workshops, and so much more. There is a discount still up for the podcast, enter Podcast30 at checkout for $30 off. www.rdhUnderOneRoof.com

We dive into the last part of our Myofunctional Therapy series today and examine the role of interdisciplinary care with our chiropractic colleague Dr. Andrea Smith. This episode explores how our mind and body are connected, and what types of assessments, evaluations, and work is needed to help our patients achieve optimal health and how a myofunctional therapist plays a role in this. Special thanks to Heidi Giasson and Leslie Farrin for their work and connections in making this episode happen! If you want to explore more, be sure to go back to the first episode of this series and listen to all 5 parts. Feel free to reach out to our experts Heidi, Leslie, and Dr. Smith Myo2health.com @myo2health on insta [email protected] Leslie- [email protected] Heidi- [email protected] Dr. Andrea- synapticdc.com

We talk a lot about the mouth and screening for oral cancer, but how does our work with controlling the mouth's microbiome impacting the risk for other cancers like colorectal cancer? Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

The conundrum we are currently facing is that dry mouth - xerostomia - isn't just "dry mouth", it is a wide range of severity and accompanying symptoms. We cant treat everyone the same, and we are learning that the products from 20 years ago, maybe aren't keeping up with the symptoms manifesting in today's patient. What should we do? In this episode we answer some key questions: What is the prevalence of dry mouth in our patients; how often should we expect to see our patients presenting with them? Is there an increase in prevalence or just better clinical detection? What are the top reasons people experience xerostomic effects? Do patients understand how much dry mouth they really have? Water vs Lipid based products for our patients - which is better? How important is the role of the RDH in detection? Resources: [email protected] @pharmacologydeclassifed on social media Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aquoralspray.com

Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode that opens them up to whatever crazy questions the group might have for them! Join them as they give their best responses! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

We continue our myofunctional therapy series this month with a focus on children. Heidi Giasson and Leslie Farrin return to talk about screening and assessing, treatment, unique cases, nasal breathing and so much more. Resources: Myo2health.com @myo2health on insta [email protected] Leslie- [email protected] Heidi- [email protected] Paula- mainemother.com Youtube video mentioned in the episode: Finding Connor Deegan https://youtu.be/Sk5qsmRyVcE?si=vbySK7ewdVSGF7Q5

Pediatrics can be a cornerstone to many practices but RDHs don't always love treating them. Val Dangler joins us today to talk about what happens in the DSO setting and what you should expect. Contact Val: [email protected] Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

Listener Mail! In this episode we hear from Cindy Midgett who heard a recent episode on becoming an educator at a traditional RDH program, and wanted to let people know of another option in education in case that setting isnt for you. Give this episode a listen about CTE (Career and Technical Education) program career options! You MUST watch this video! https://youtu.be/Ly0UNZN_PZA?si=OnmTvcI_WN0xdfvE Contact Info: Cindy Midgett, M.ED, RDH, CDA, PHDHP LinkedIn @cindy midgett classroom account on Instagram is @mbit_dentaloccupations Personal Cell 610-297-2057 Personal Email [email protected] School Email [email protected]

Today is a continuation of last weeks episode where we talk about the foundational moments of a babies life that can shape the anatomical features and future habits of adults. Huge thank you to Heidi and Leslie for bringing amazing topics to the table and for connecting us with Paula Norcott. Be sure to check out the show notes for their contact info! Resources: Link to CE Test: https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-422myofunctional-therapy-for-babies-early-intervention-screening-techniques-p2/ Myo2health.com @myo2health on insta [email protected] Leslie- [email protected] Heidi- [email protected] Paula- www.mainemother.com

Pediatrics, Surgery, Restorative, Perio... so many times to use local anesthetics but how much should we be using? Is less more? Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - [email protected]

New Podcast Alert! Tina Clarke and Kim Augustus have a newer podcast called RDH Coast to Coast. It's in video format on Spotify and YouTube and they tackle the tough questions facing the professionals of today! Be sure to check them out! Reach out to them! Podcast: RDH Coast to Coast on Spotify and Youtube Tina: @teachertina on all socials Kim: @bloomrdh on all socials

Today is an interesting discussion because it is foundational to everything that we see as dental professionals. We are talking myofunctional therapy but with babies. I am joined today by Leslie and Heidi again but they also brought in Paula Norcott who works as a lactation consultant. We covered lots of topics and it was such an interesting conversation that we broke it up into two episodes. We talk about what the evaluation looks like, whether the issues are mechanical or anatomical and what is happening causing the issues to arise, we talked about body work and what that means. Resources: Link to CE Test: https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/intro-to-myo-with-leslie-farrin-and-heidi-giasson/ Myo2health.com @myo2health on insta [email protected] Leslie- [email protected] Heidi- [email protected] Paula- www.mainemother.com

Cavities are for dentists, perio is for the RDH, right? Unfortunately lots of people people actually believe this! There is no room to just stay in our lanes on this one so please listen to Katrina Sanders as she answers, "Do cavities affect periodontal disease?" Resources:More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ Loesche, W. (2007). Dental caries and periodontitis: contrasting two infections that have medical implications. Infectious disease clinics of North America, 21(2), 471-502.

On this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH talks about the level of influence clinicians have in their own operatory. We don't need to rely on the person who has the most clicks or the most likes, we can rely on ourselves to get our patients happier and healthier. [email protected]

Welcome to the first part of the Myofunctional Therapy Series of 2024. Heidi Giasson and Leslie Farrin join me to lay down the baseline conversation about this space. They are doing really cool things, they are collaborative with healthcare professionals from other spaces, and really want to help everyone out. Be sure to reach out to them! Contact Info: myo2health.com @myo2health on insta [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

What do you do when you're sick? There is an expectation that you will just power through it and get to work but ethically you should NOT be spreading disease. That is a tough one... In this Ask The Experts we cover recovery time - is getting plenty of rest and fluids really helpful?

How are you getting along this new year? Any goals or resolutions for you? This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna talk about some great ideas to think about! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this episode we chat with Cindy Gaskill, RDH about what her experiences were like being an educator. She answers questions about salary and benefits, work/life balance, pathways, educational requirements and more! If you wanted to reach out to her, you can email her - [email protected]

We know we are supposed to educate our patients on how periodontal disease impacts our heart health, but how do we approach the subject, where do we start? How about endothelial dysfunction which leads to arterial disease. Machell joins us this week to give you the talking points you need so grab a pen and paper to be sure you take notes! Reach out to Machell - [email protected]

In this episode we welcome in Amber Auger, RDH to talk about risk assessments (starting around minute 10). Before that, we catch up on what its like to be a KOL, how to develop yourself and how to partner with great companies like VOCO. In addition to perfoming the risk assessments, we need to be prepared to treat what we find and www.voco.dental has so many options to care for your patients so a special thank you to them for their partnership on this episode! If you have questions for Amber be sure to check out her website www.amberauger.com or find her on Instagram @amberaugerrdh

How do we get our patients to buy the products they need or commit to the procedures they need to have performed? Join Andrew Johnston, RDH for 6 tips to help you help them. [email protected]

It's not easy getting older... said every old person ever. One of the responsible things to do as we age is to work with a doctor and a team of specialists as needed to keep your health in check. This week's episode, Andrew did just that. He got some bloodwork done for the first time ever and had a friend join him on the podcast to discuss the results. Megan Barnett is a valuable resource, please reach out to her if you have any questions or would like to see if you can partner with her on your own health journey! [email protected] bioloungepdx.com CE For this episode - https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-418-analyzing-blood-panels-with-megan-barnett-ms-cns/ ***This is not medical advice, only your doctor can diagnose and treat you***

In this episode of Fast Facts Ask The Expert, we are joined by Valerie Dangler who shares who she is, where is came from, and dives into the DSO world with us. Val answers a crucial question lots of people have, what is a DSO and how do we find good ones? [email protected] Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

Leaving clinical dental hygiene is a tough decision. It is even more complicated when you are forced out do to things beyond your control. Meet Stephanie, a hygienist who loves working chairside and would do almost anything to get back to it, but its not possible... In this episode we talk about how hard it is mentally and emotionally when you can no longer practice what you love to do. Stephanie talks about how she has been able to overcome this and a pathway that she wishes she would have found sooner. Reach Out To Her: [email protected]

What is our purpose as a dental professional? How have our desires, ambitions, and expectations changed over the last several decades? How do we become more fulfilled and find our purpose? Join us in this amazing conversation with Corey Jameson-Kuehl! RDH View Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In9CzqfVHLA Corey's contact information - [email protected] customdentalsolutions.com 262-853-1414

Patient safety is our first priority and so we would never want to do anything to put them in harms way. So when it comes to choosing to use epinephrine, how do we evaluate the pros and the cons? Listen to this episode with Tom Viola to find out! https://www.tomviola.com/ @pharmacologydeclassified [email protected]

We are taught proper ultrasonic insert maintenance in school, but do we remember when we are supposed to have them replaced? Even if you do remember, the DuraTip by Parkell is resetting all of the rules. Listen to this episode to hear about a better way to practice with ultrasonics. [email protected] [email protected] parkell.com

Meet Lori Angdahl, BA, RDH. She, like so many other RDHs, is constantly juggling all of the responsibilities of being a hygienist while also trying to run a small business and be a mother. Does this sound familiar? In this episode Lori talks about her goals in each area of life to help her live a happier and healthier life! Give it a listen and see which goals you also want to set for yourself!

In this episode Andrew addresses comments and questions from the audience about 2023 and also talks about what to expect for 2024. It should be a really great year! In this episode he covers: What did you think of 2023? How is the new job? How is the pup? What challenges did you have in 2023? What were the favorite episodes from 2023? What are you looking forward to in 2024? What is your biggest dream for 2024? [email protected]

Have you had a patient walk into the office, find out that they need periodontal therapy, and then request for "just a normal cleaning"? This can be tough to figure out how to navigate but we do have certain legal and ethical responsibilities. Listen in for this episode as Katrina tells us more! Resources:Yousefi Y, Meldrum J, Jan AH. Periodontal Abscess. In: StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); 2022. PMID: 32809460. Sottosanti, J. Fractured calculus and dental implant failure. Jones, C. L., Milsom, K. M., Ratcliffe, P., Wyllie, A., Macfarlane, T. V., & Tickle, M. (2011). Clinical outcomes of single-visit oral prophylaxis: a practice-based randomised controlled trial. BMC oral health, 11(1), 1-13.