A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

This week in Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina discusses how periodontitis contributes to the risk of pre-term births, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia among other outcomes. 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/ Reference: Bobetsis, Y. A., Ide, M., Gürsoy, M., & Madianos, P. N. (2023). Periodontal diseases and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Present and future.Periodontology 2000.

In this week's TIPisode, we celebrate with Texas and other states who have recently passed legislation to allow dental hygienists the ability to deliver local anesthesia, by giving several tips on managing the patient and getting good results! [email protected]

Dr. Kim Kutsch is one of the leading minds on cariology and prevention and that is the focus for this episode. He recognizes that everyone needs tailored care based on their specific risk factors. He is also a huge advocate for patient education and for hygienists. Give this episode a listen and be sure to tune into his podcast as well, "Contrary to Ordinary" on your favorite podcast app! Resources: carifree.com [email protected]

In this week of Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders unveils some potential newly classified periodontal pathogens. Listen in as she discusses how they work together to cause destruction! 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/ Reference: Veras, E. L., Castro dos Santos, N., Souza, J. G. S., Figueiredo, L. C., Retamal-Valdes, B., Barão, V. A.,... & Feres, M. (2023). Newly identified pathogens in periodontitis: evidence from an association and an elimination study.Journal of Oral Microbiology,15(1), 2213111.

Tina Punton joins us for this episode and discusses how the choices we make, the preparation we do, can lead to better job satisfaction and remove obstacles in our way of being happy at work. Being organized removes stress, promotes teamwork, and gives us that buffer time we need in the day to re-energize. Resources: [email protected] To learn more about Color Method, visit ColorMethod.com. Enter code ATOTH for 25% of Plan #2.

Bethany Montoya, @humanrdh, brings us messages today to help us keep our patients healthier as they navigate wearing oral and sleep appliances. Special thanks to Waterpik for supporting this episode. Be sure to check out their website for dental professionals - https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/

This week Andrew chats with Dr. Ben Hulbert who is a relatively recent graduate. We talk about what dentistry is like in a rural area, dental mission trips, working with DSO vs private practice, and what its like working with team members as the "new doc". It's the dream that all doctors would be as laid back and clinically competent as Dr. Hulbert!

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking about migraines and 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/ Reference: Dholakia, S. B., Rao, P., Talluri, S., & Khan, J. (2023). The association between migraines and periodontal disease: A systematic review of clinical studies. Journal of Oral Biosciences.

Anna, Lizz, and Heather bring you another takeover this week and talk about all of the bad habits we have as hygienists... but that we tell our patients not to do. Are we hygiene hypocrites? RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

This is a powerful episode as we welcome in Carol Jahn for this week's TIPisode and she goes into the power of "no". She walks through what the word means or could mean, and how to have meaning conversations that might end in the word no... and how to reposition for your next step. Reach out to her here - [email protected]

Ellen Myers joins us this week as we review oral cancer and the need for screenings in our operatory. The rates of oral cancer are not going down so we need to be vigilant in catching it early! [email protected] Forwardscience.com

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking about physical activity both at the work site and not at the work site. She then reviews the study correlating periodontal conditions within these groups. Who do you think had healthier conditions? 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/ Reference: Pu, R., Fu, M., Yang, G., & Jiang, Z. (2023). The association of work physical activity and recreational physical activity with periodontitis in the NHANES (2009‐2014). Journal of Periodontology

In this TIPisode, Cary and Ed from TempMee give their thoughts and advice for this year's group of new grads entering the job market. The future is bright and you have so many options - keep an open mind and congrats on the completion of all your hard work! www.TempMee.com and be sure to download the app!

In this episode we cover two important topics - nicotine cessation and collaboration with your doctor and patient. Sherri Warshaw, RDH is an absolute delight to converse with, she also has a CE course on Concord Seminars that will be live on June 10th - you can use this link if you read this note before June 10th 2023 https://www.concordseminars.com/webinar-detail.asp?web=762. If you read this after the live course, be sure to head over to the Concord website and search for her name for the next option. Reach out - [email protected] concordseminars.com

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking specifically about pro-inflammatory diets and its impact on perio health. Red meats, processed meats, organ meats, refined carbs, white bread, white rice, dessert, sweetened beverages, sodas, and sports drinks - these are several of the elements of a pro-inflammatory diet which trigger chronic diseases (e.g. perio disease) in our body. 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/ Reference: Choi SW, Sreeja SR, Le TD, ShivappaN, Hebert JR, Kim MK. Association between inflammatory potential of diet and periodontitis disease risks: Results from a Korean population-based cohort study. J Clin Periodontol. 2023 Apr 21. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13817. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37085969.

Paul Lowry presents this TIPisode on subscription plans for patient care. Dental Menu is a complete platform that allows dental providers to offer subscription plans directly to their patients. Easily create a 'menu' of services for your patients, empowering them to select and build a plan that suits them. What does that mean? A simple path to more patients on your plans! Finally a solid alternative to dental insurance for the uninsured. If you want to set up a membership plan yourself they have free education modules at dentalmenu.com/education www.dentalmenu.com

Have you ever had a patient that has used up their small dental "insurance" allocation for the year and still had major treatment that needed to get done? What are there options? In this episode Danielle Brown from MySmileInsured.com talks about her journey into the world of billing medical insurance for dental procedures. This is a fantastic tool for our patients and I hope you all consider using this! @mysmileinsured on FB and Insta

We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Disease have a bi-directional relationship, meaning both chronic diseases directly impact each other. Listen as Katrina Sanders discusses the research behind it! 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/ Reference: Proud, N., Hughes, G., McCashney, C., & Algarves Miranda, L. (2023). Periodontal Health as Perceived by Rheumatologists and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Rheumato, 3(2),118-131.

Andrew Johnston, RDH just had to pay his taxes... like many dental professionals do. In this episode he relays some thoughts on lowering the tax burden for next year while still having fun in the dental space. He also talks about how using an FSA or HSA account can help patients purchase the products they need for a healthier mouth. Feel free to use the professional resources provided by Waterpik here: https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/resources/ https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/resources/pdf/FSA-Letter-of-Medical-Necessity-v2_1.pdf

On this episode we welcome back Cory Pinegar to talk about what a leader looks like. It was refreshing to have someone come on and admit to mistakes, to shortcomings, and still have growth and success as they learn how to overcome these things. Cory also has a connection with Parkinson's Disease as his dad was diagnosed in recent years. This led him to be heavily involved in working towards raising awareness.

Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having 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/ Reference: Reis AA, Monteiro MF, Bonilha GM, Saraiva L, Araújo C, Santamaria MP, Casati MZ,Kumar P, Casarin RCV. Parents with periodontitis drive the early acquisition of dysbiotic microbiomes in their offspring. J Clin Periodontol. 2023 Apr 22. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13815. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37086047

Ed and Cary from TempMee sit down with Andrew to discuss the current state of working as a temp hygienist, and the new tools and resources that are out there. They believe that dental staffing should be on our terms, working when we want and how we want. They are in our corner, they listen to feedback, and they have a resource that is intended to help us excel. Give this episode a listen and sign up for their services at www.tempmee.com

This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna play the old party game, "Would You Rather..." but with a dental twist and using questions from the RDH Rant group! This episode is more NSFW than normal probably. RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this episode we welcome in Veronica Blea, EDDA who has an expanded duties dental assistant background but has made a shift into more of a training and education role. We sit down to talk about the strained relationship that is the dental hygienist/dental assistant relationship. Give this a listen and if you have any questions you can email her at [email protected] or find her on Linkedin. She also has a fun instagram @funfactfridaywithv

Katrina Sanders, RDH is back this week with another Fast Fact: Perio Edition and this time gives us the evidence of the impact and correlation that sleep has on the periodontal condition. 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/ Reference: Wu, C., Li, W., Cen, D., & Zhou, Q. (2023). Is insufficient sleep duration a risk indicator for periodontal disease? A systematic review. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 21(1), 18-27.

This week we are joined by Richael Cobler, the Executive Director at CRDTS or Central Regional Dental Testing Services, Inc as she explains options for remediation. Remediation can be for a clinician who has requirements delivered by the state but can also be for the every day practitioner who maybe has taken some time off and wants to get back in the game. Resources: www.crdts.org Instagram @crdts_dental Email: [email protected] or call 785-273-0380

Dr. Mike Czubiak joins us for this episode and talks about how his career has moved from bread and butter dentistry - fillings and crowns - to diving in deep on airway and sleep. Dr. Czubiak loves the dental hygienist and we hear his thoughts on what role they play in his office. Its a great episode, be sure to share it with a friend! Resources Dr. Czubiak's book - Hygiene Superstar https://a.co/d/0I6SGfs Dr Liao's book - https://a.co/d/dgBZiCY [email protected]

Katrina Sanders, RDH brings on special guest Dr. Mia Geisinger, DDS, a periodontist and professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! Dr. Geisinger brings in an incredible fact about not brushing your teeth. 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/ Reference: [email protected]

In this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH returns with part two of tips for a quicker appointment. This time he tackles Scaling, Oral Cancer Screenings, Operatory Breakdown, and Chart Notes. Any additions or comments? Shoot him an email [email protected]

Karen Davis returns to the show! We were so excited to bring her back and talk about the tough times she has been going through and how she has flipped those tough experiences into something that she strives to appreciate. She talks about being more mindful in our days and having a grateful heart. We loved having her on the show and cannot wait to have her back. If you want to reach out her, check out her website at www.karendavis.net This podcast counts for CE! Head over to https://dentalacademyofce.com/a-tale-of-two-hygienists/ and select the correct episode or use this link - https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-378-lemons-or-lemonade-how-are-you-viewing-lifes-events-karen-davis-rdh/ to go directly there. Please check local rules and regulations for CE for proper application!

This week for Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina relates her recent discovery of research related to E. coli and periodontal disease. She also discusses how disgusting some Daycare centers are! 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/ Reference: Hernández-Jaimes, T., Monroy-Pérez, E., Garzón, J., Morales-Espinosa, R., Navarro-Ocaña, A., García-Cortés, L. R., ... & Paniagua-Contreras, G. L. (2023). High Virulence and Multi drug Resistance of Escherichia coli Isolated in Periodontal Disease. Microorganisms,11(1), 45. Ageane Monteiro Oliveira, Mauro Batista de Morais, Tania Beninga Morais, A Novel and PotentiallyValuable Exposure Measure: Escherichiacoliin Oral Cavity and its Association with Child Day Care Center Attendance, Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, Volume 58, Issue 6, December 2012, Pages 517–520, https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/fms025

In this TIPisode we tackle the issue of time management as Andrew Johnston, RDH give his pointers for Prep, Tray Set-up, Radiographs, and Perio Charting. Like many things, it will take practice and repetition before these tips become habits but give it a real try! [email protected]

Barbara Tritz is one of the most fascinating individuals and in this episode she helps us learn the role of a biologic dental hygienist and how she helps get her patients so healthy. She has a different way of practicing and it really pays off! Give it a listen! This podcast counts for CE! Head over to https://dentalacademyofce.com/a-tale-of-two-hygienists/ and select the correct episode or use this link - https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-377-holistic-dental-hygiene-with-barbara-tritz-rdh/ to go directly there. Please check local rules and regulations for CE for proper application! Resources: Fluoride Article: http://queenofdentalhygiene.net/2023/02/fluoride-the-destroyer-see-the-dark-side/ Barbara's Website - Queenofdentalhygiene.net International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology - https://iaomt.org/

Fast Facts is back this week as Katrina explains the correlation between Intima-Media Thickness, Periodontal Disease, and Hypertension! 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/ Reference: Kida, M., Kokubo, Y., Kosaka, T., Ono, T., Maeda, Y., Watanabe, M., ... & Ikebe, K. (2023). Relationship between carotid intima‐media thickness and periodontal disease in a Japanese urban population with and without hypertension: The Suita Study. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 50(2), 265-275.

You are all in for a treat for this bonus episode courtesy of Air Techniques! Sonya Dunbar, RDH has a passion for mobile dentistry insomuch that she started a business and a conference that revolves around this passion. In this episode, Sonya explains how someone might get involved in mobile dentistry but more importantly how to keep things clean and disinfected in a mobile operatory! For a free CleanStream sample, visit: https://www.airtechniques.com/monarch-cleanstream-sample/

Sometimes an invention or a new product is just that, a new product. Sometimes they are a product with a purpose and that is what we talk about in this episode. We welcome Alice Stone to the show to talk about how her Sipify straw can be used to help not just us as dental professionals, but the patients we work with. Alice showcases that we can have it all, a thriving business and an opportunity to give back. Resources: https://sipify.me Discount code "Dental" for 15% off! April only - Purchase of a Fox Foundation set will send portion of proceed's to help people with Parkinson's Disease in collaboration with the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Contact Alice - [email protected]

Welcome Kerry Lepicek to the show! We learn about the importance of salivary diagnostics, what that means to our patients health, their likely disease prognosis, and what we can do to overcome the nasty bugs that can live in our oral cavities. This episode counts for CE (please check with your state for confirmation). After listening to this episode, follow this link to take the exam and print your CE certificate! https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/salivary-diagnostics-with-kerry-lepicek-rd/ Resources: Instagram Klepicek https://www.oravital.com/ https://www.rdhu.ca/the-rdh-view https://womensdentistry.com/

Katrina Sanders is back with another incredible Fast Fact episode about Crevicular Fluid, an incredibly important part of the system! 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/

This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna feature a discussion on being a male hygienist with special guest Chris Love! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In this fascinating episode we tackle the hard conversations clinicians must have with patients with substance abuse conditions. Dr. Ronni Brown returns to help us learn how to create a gameplan for excellent communication in sometimes extraordinary circumstances. Resources: www.drronnibrown.com THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE (subject to local regulations pertaining to CE) https://dentalacademyofce.com/courses/ep-375-identifying-substance-abuse-in-the-dental-office-with-dr-ronni-brown/

Katrina Sanders is back with another incredible Fast Fact episode about Periodontal Ligaments, an incredibly important part of the system! 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/

Kim Laudenslager joins the podcast today to speak about initial licensure and then portability of that license. It has been an issue for families who have had to pick up and move due to whatever circumstances or even those who live near the border and want to practice in both states.

For this episode we head across the Pacific Ocean (via an extremely fast internet connection) to welcome in Emma Cubis to the show! Emma is an Oral Health Therapist in Melbourne Australia and a fellow podcaster. She is extremely motivated to help both clinicians and the public learn more about proper oral health through her social media accounts and podcast so be sure to give them a follow! As a bonus to this episode, we play a little Would You Rather: Dental Edition! Podcast: Talk Dental to Me Insta: @EmmaTalksTeeth

Katrina Sanders is back with another incredible Fast Fact about Rete Pegs, an incredibly important part of the system! 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/

In this episode we look closer at what happens to the brain's neural pathway for lonely people. What we think of as being "sad" is actually a lot more dangerous. Listen here about what is happening, what are the signs, and how you can help your lonely patients, friends, and family. https://www.who.int/news/item/02-03-2022-covid-19-pandemic-triggers-25-increase-in-prevalence-of-anxiety-and-depression-worldwide https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-loneliness-reshapes-the-brain-20230228/ https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-loneliness#resources

In this week's episode we bring back the very engaging, incredibly smart An Chih Angela Do to talk to us a little bit about pediatric dental hygiene. We cover lots of topics but I was really interested in what she said about the questions she is asked on social media and how she deals with parents. Resources: AAPD Guidelines for sleep apnea: https://www.aapd.org/research/oral-health-policies--recommendations/obstructive-sleep-apnea/ Contact: thepediatricrdh on insta and tik tok. Email [email protected]

This month's Fast Facts: Perio Edition will be a series that Katrina refers to as... Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student? In this episode we review the Oral Mucosa and before you move past this thinking that you won't need this refresher, let us remind you that Oral Cancer screenings should be performed on each and every patient. Knowing what is "normal" for each tissue type is super important so please give this episode a listen. If you are an educator, please share this with a friend! 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/

For this week's TIPisode, Jaymie and Andrew did their best to give advice on being an introvert, and failed! It probably was too much for people to expect out of Andrew anyway ;) But what we did come up with is how two self-proclaimed introverts are able to still have a passion and drive for the profession. If you are introverted, extroverted, an introverted extrovert, or an extroverted introvert (yes a real thing discussed Here), or anything in between - you have worth and we would welcome you to put your voices out there! https://www.instagram.com/jaymie_brigham23/

In this episode we talk about the importance of sleep, and how Teresa and Drew are helping our patients achieve their best rest! If you are interested in learning more, please check out their website, social, or email them through the links below. [email protected] [email protected] https://sleepbetter.nyc/ https://www.instagram.com/sleepbetternyc/

This week we learn how necessary vitamin d is for our health. Not only does it help with bone growth and support but it also has roles in reducing inflammation, cell growth, and gut absorption of other vitamins. Learn about its effects on our periodontal health in this episode! 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/ Reference: Jagelavičienė E, Vaitkevičienė I, Šilingaitė D, Šinkūnaitė E, Daugėlaitė G. The Relationship between Vitamin D and Periodontal Pathology. Medicina (Kaunas). 2018 Jun 12;54(3):45. doi: 10.3390/medicina54030045. PMID: 30344276;PMCID:PMC6122115. Accessed from: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/