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A Tale of Two Hygienists The world's #1 dental hygiene podcast! You get up-to-date information with real life application.

A dental podcast geared towards dental hygienists or any medical providers

How do you feel about being paid on commission? Hygienists are very split on this topic so we brought on Josey Sewell to...
19/08/2024

How do you feel about being paid on commission? Hygienists are very split on this topic so we brought on Josey Sewell to join the show today to give us some perspective. 

We would love to know!
18/08/2024

We would love to know!

In case you missed yesterday’s Tipisode!Patients and clinicians alike continue to perpetuate the myth that baking soda i...
17/08/2024

In case you missed yesterday’s Tipisode!

Patients and clinicians alike continue to perpetuate the myth that baking soda is abrasive so in this TIPisode we get down to the science with Sue Scherer. Be sure to check the shownotes for the RDA chart to see where your toothpaste is!
Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer!

15/08/2024

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This is your reminder to do something today that relaxes your mind and makes your soul happy ☀️ If you care to shout it ...
11/08/2024

This is your reminder to do something today that relaxes your mind and makes your soul happy ☀️

If you care to shout it out, what’s your favorite Sunday activity?

We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and...
10/08/2024

We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and soon to be colleagues embrace knowledge and curiosity through learning. When they are better, we get better.
Special thanks to the partnership of Linda and PDT for this episode!

Sometimes we have patients that do great at home, the cleaning is easy and you don't talk much! Then.... we have the pat...
08/08/2024

Sometimes we have patients that do great at home, the cleaning is easy and you don't talk much! Then.... we have the patients where we rec. switching routine up, or need to make at least one change. Maybe you have the ones that ask about every product you prefer. They come back at the next recall visit and they say "Oh! I couldn't remember what you said so I didn't." WELP, maybe we don't send home a sheet for everyone, and itm ay seem "old fashioned' but we can now email them too and some patients like it! So, do you?!

🦷💬 Hey, hygienists! 🌟 When discussing mouthwash with your patients, what advice do you give? Patients often ask if they ...
06/08/2024

🦷💬 Hey, hygienists! 🌟 When discussing mouthwash with your patients, what advice do you give? Patients often ask if they 'should' use mouthwash and what kind. We know alcohol mouthwash is known to kill both good and bad bacteria, throwing off the oral microbiome balance. It DOES freshen breath and even mask halitosis, but it can also lead to other oral issues. By asking if they use mouthwash in part of your homecare question routine, we can potentially relate oral issues back to products and see if there is a correlation. While some patients benefit from specific types, like those for dry mouth or higher fluoride, the advice isn't one-size-fits-all.

Let's hear your insights! What do you tell your patients about mouthwash? Share your thoughts and tips below!👇

Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facin...
06/08/2024

Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facing or forward facing? When do they transition to booster seats? What is their vaccination schedule, how do they get enrolled in preschool? These and about a thousand more questions that come up every day including... When should kids first see the dentist? Katrina Sanders is here to answer that question. Be sure to check the shownotes for her episodes to see the references!

Huge thank you to our July sponsors!usa
04/08/2024

Huge thank you to our July sponsors!
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If you are a practice struggling to find help, a DSO who is looking for more talent, or a clinician looking to get a cha...
02/08/2024

If you are a practice struggling to find help, a DSO who is looking for more talent, or a clinician looking to get a change of scenery... portability of license is essential! There have been many cooks getting in the kitchen and making a mess of the situation and the solution is just not hard to come up with. Join us this week as we Andrew and Annie discuss common sense, rational thinking ways on how to improve the portability discussion.

Press release mentioned:https://www.crdts.org/assets/PDFs/CRDTS%20SRTA%20Press%20Release.pdf

Join Andrew and his chat about things he has learned this year for RDH Under One Roof! It's the most exciting dental hyg...
29/07/2024

Join Andrew and his chat about things he has learned this year for RDH Under One Roof! It's the most exciting dental hygiene convention of the year for us and we love seeing everyone!

Oftentimes we don't have time between patients to function properly, but IF you did, are you stretching after your potty...
28/07/2024

Oftentimes we don't have time between patients to function properly, but IF you did, are you stretching after your potty break? Maybe we add it just once, sometime during lunch. Some hygienists may do a quick door stretch between patients or right before you clean your room. What do you do to add value to your health throughout the day?

Let's chat about zero waste efforts for the dental office! What are some tips and tricks or efforts your office has made...
28/07/2024

Let's chat about zero waste efforts for the dental office! What are some tips and tricks or efforts your office has made to reduce waste?

People are... creative. They file their own teeth, create their own whitening pastes, pull their own teeth, and super gl...
26/07/2024

People are... creative. They file their own teeth, create their own whitening pastes, pull their own teeth, and super glue their teeth back together. In this episode Heather, Lizz, and Anna share some great stories of DIY Dentistry.

Situational? Always? Tell us! Do you prefer standing or sitting hygiene? Does it depend on the patient? Your setup? Per ...
26/07/2024

Situational? Always? Tell us! Do you prefer standing or sitting hygiene? Does it depend on the patient? Your setup? Per office? ⬇️

24/07/2024

In this episode, Teresa Power DeNike joins the podcast to chat about nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and how the dental hygienist plays a role in assessment and treatment for patients. This should be a key part of everyone’s practice because not only does it save lives, but can be a profit center not yet realized. Don’t miss this episode and be sure to come back for part 2 next week!
If you want to reach out to Teresa you can find her on instagram - or check out the website that has so many resources - sleepbetter.nyc 😉

23/07/2024

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Did you miss it? In yesterday's episode, we announced a new te are all very well aware that nutrition plays a huge role ...
23/07/2024

Did you miss it? In yesterday's episode, we announced a new te are all very well aware that nutrition plays a huge role in our overall health but over the next several months, Machell will help connect how nutritional components impact oral health and wellness. Join us this week as we start the conversation and stay tuned to the end for an interesting fact!

We loved seeing and chatting with so many of you! This event is truly one of a kind and it makes us love our jobs SO MUC...
21/07/2024

We loved seeing and chatting with so many of you! This event is truly one of a kind and it makes us love our jobs SO MUCH MORE to be surrounded by our subscribers. Until next year listeners, happy traveling!

Find us at the Podcast Lounge! Live interviews at   today and tomorrow! Come by, say hi, and join in the conversation!  ...
19/07/2024

Find us at the Podcast Lounge! Live interviews at today and tomorrow! Come by, say hi, and join in the conversation!

It's officially THE dental hygienist conference! There are easily 75 speakers, 68 sponsors, over 100 exhibitors and all ...
19/07/2024

It's officially THE dental hygienist conference! There are easily 75 speakers, 68 sponsors, over 100 exhibitors and all you wonderful attendees! Stop by the booth to say hi, but also comment here who you want us to interview and we will try to snag them! Hurry and let us know! ⬇️

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We do a lot in our day. It's easy to feel eager to leave, dread the passing between patients, and get annoyed with our c...
17/07/2024

We do a lot in our day. It's easy to feel eager to leave, dread the passing between patients, and get annoyed with our co-workers, patients, or ourselves. Let this remind you to try and find the best in your day or every hour. Give a little bit more of yourself when you're feeling negative; hopefully, the brightness shines right through!

Why are hygienists leaving private practices to go work at a DSO? Join Val Dangler this week as she explains the value R...
16/07/2024

Why are hygienists leaving private practices to go work at a DSO? Join Val Dangler this week as she explains the value RDH's see working for a larger organization.

What does your office do to be involved in the community? Anything? It could be fairs, presentations, raising funds, and...
14/07/2024

What does your office do to be involved in the community? Anything? It could be fairs, presentations, raising funds, and so much more!

RDH's wear so many different hats and we can do so much with our degree and license! This week Melissa Calhoun joins the...
12/07/2024

RDH's wear so many different hats and we can do so much with our degree and license! This week Melissa Calhoun joins the show to share her journey and how each role helps to keep her engaged and in love with the profession.
Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer! Check out what they have for the professional here - https://www.oralcarepro.com/ If you want a lunch and learn for your office - https://www.oralcarepro.com/lunchlearn/


Let's say you have your typical 'prophy' six month patient, how many instruments and which ones do you typically use? Wh...
09/07/2024

Let's say you have your typical 'prophy' six month patient, how many instruments and which ones do you typically use? What's your GO-TO process?

We all have our preferences, but what does the expret, Tom Viola, have to say about these two competitors? Listen to lea...
08/07/2024

We all have our preferences, but what does the expret, Tom Viola, have to say about these two competitors? Listen to learn!

Earlier this year, the American Dental Association announced that it no longer recommends lead aprons or thyroid collars...
07/07/2024

Earlier this year, the American Dental Association announced that it no longer recommends lead aprons or thyroid collars for dental imaging.

There are two main reasons for the change...
⚠️ Times have changed. X-ray beams are now more focused, so there is less concern about radiation hitting other body parts.
⚠️ The aprons and collars sometimes block dentists from getting the needed images.

Hopefully, this isn't new news, but what are your thoughts? How are you approaching this with your patients?

Link to learn more: https://www.ada.org/en/about/press-releases/ada-releases-updated-recommendations-to-enhance-radiography-safety-in-dentistry

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