A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Introducing SmileSip: Sipsters Wanted!! with Misty Mattingly Jul 25, 2025

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Misty is back with an amazing opportunity for the entrepreneurial dental hygienists. SmileSip is a new product here in the US and it has clinical benefits for our patients. Give this episode a listen to learn about its benefits and also how you can get involved!

Resources:

SmileSipUSA.com

497 Lobbyist Needed: A Quest For Advocacy with the Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington Jul 23, 2025

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This episode, recorded from RDH Under One Roof, is the epitome of commitment. These hygienists have undertaken the almost impossible responsibility that has been left unchecked in the state of Washington for dental hygienists and they are showing what true leadership in advocacy looks like. Join us as we catch up with Jennifer Frame, Christi Holbrook, and Colleen Gaylord to learn what they are up to and how you can support the efforts!

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Dhaofwa.com

Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington on Facebook

Ecstasy (MDMA): A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola Jul 21, 2025

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This week, pharmacologist Tom Viola gives us the rundown of Ectasy (MDMA) and its potential impact on our patients!

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Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified

496 Cyber Criminals Love Dental Offices with Paul Murphy Jul 16, 2025

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Clinicians often do not pay attention to cyber security... thats for the owners and managers, right? Wrong! Cyber criminals have become so sophisticated, they can target anyone in the team and not in the way you think they might. Give this episode a listen with Paul Murphy to find out your role in keeping your patients safe and secure in their dental visits!

Resources:

Blacktalonsecurity.com

Does Dentistry Even Work? with Andrew Johnston Jul 14, 2025

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Albeit older statistics (from 2012) state that 91% of adults have had tooth decay and more recent statistics show almost half of adults over 30 years old have periodontal disease. At the same time in 2019 we had 87% of children see the dentist and 65% of adults went to the dentist. If people are going to the dentist, why do we still have crazy high disease rates? Lets discuss!

Digestion Starts In The Mouth: Saliva Wanted! with Dr. Derek Gatta Jul 11, 2025

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We often discuss the need for saliva on the microscopic level as it relates to oral and systemic connections. Let's pull back just a bit to see a more basic issue - digestion. Salivary flow is essential in so many ways and its our role to provide practical solutions. Dr. Gatta joins the show today to discuss what solutions he recommends to patients.

**In Partnership with Risewell

Resources:

risewellpro.com IG @risewellco FB @risewellco Risewell will be at RDH Under One Roof Booth #330 Take Our Course on HA & Earn CE Credit!

495 Clear Aligners vs Traditional Ortho with Dr. Ilan Abramowitz Jul 09, 2025

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Growing up, braces were always wires and brackets and sometimes, for those lucky ones, headgear. Today the landscape looks much different and dental hygienists are often leading the discussions with patients, advocating for ortho treatment. On this episode, Dr. Ilan Abramowitz gives us insight to the raging battle of which is better: Clear Aligners or Traditional Ortho!

Resources:

Perfectfitortho.com

Free ortho education for GPs

https://perfectfitortho.com/learn

When Should We Re-Evaluate A Perio Case? Ask the Expert with Katrina Sanders! Jul 07, 2025

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Periodontal re-evaluation timing is essential for all therapeutic hygiene procedures... but when should this be done? We have heard a range of recommendations but listen in as Katrina breaks it down based on the case type!

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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

PerioDT - A New Weapon for Gum Disease with Peggy Hanon, Monica Salerno, and Lindsey Mitchell! **Bonus** Jul 05, 2025

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In this roundtable episode we are joined by Peggy, Monica, and Lindsey to talk about a new option for the everyday RDH, PerioDT. This product is multi-faceted and a potential game changer for every single patient we have sitting in our chair. Give this episode a listen if you are ready to take your practice to the next level!

Resources:

Booth number 406 at RDH Under One Roof

youngspecialties.com

@younginnovations and @youngspecialties on insta

LIVE WEBINAR ALERT: July 15th, 2025 - https://younginnovations.com/education/live-ce-webinars

If you missed it, you can check out all of their on demand courses with the same link!

494 Dental Hygiene Needs Public Awareness Campaigns with Lisanda Maisonet Jul 02, 2025

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The public simply has no real understanding of what a dental hygienist does.... for that matter, neither do many in the dental industry as we are continued to be looked at as tooth scrapers. Lisandra Maisonet joins the show to talk about a new awareness campaign aimed at helping to fight this movement called the Oral Health Awareness Project. Whether you contribute or not, there are valuable lessons shared through their facebook group!

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