A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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**A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast**

We created A Tale of Two Hygienists in 2015 because we are passionate about helping our fellow clinicians be the best version of themselves, both professionally and personally. We Interview experts in their fields to provide better care for our patients while promoting the joys of being a dental hygienist.

Latest Episodes:

94 Kathy Bassett, RDH - Local Anesthesia Expert! Oct 14, 2017

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Ep 94 Kathy Bassett, RDH - Local Anesthesia Expert!

Interview starts at 12:16

You will learn something today… thats just something that is going to happen!

We talked about how great Washington State is and how schools can help enforce and cultivate a certain mindset.

Ergonomics both stalled and jumpstarted her career!

She has training is Sleep Medicine and Oral Myofunctional Therapy

Chasing esthetics did not support function

Humans are the only species that can choke to death on their own tongue!

How did she get started in teaching, how do job openings post?

The principal of a "flipped classroom"

Brain Rules Book link https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rules-Updated-Expanded-Principles/dp/098326337X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1507842070&sr=8-1&keywords=brain+rules+john+medina

Kathy works with the University of Washington - What is the difference in Local Anesthesia curriculum for dental students vs hygiene students?

Don't cling to the old dogma!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2937900/ - The Knick show Kathy Mentioned

We talk about 4% anesthetics

Email - kbassett@pierce.ctc.edu

Local Anesthesia for Dental Professionals textbook - https://www.amazon.com/Local-Anesthesia-Dental-Professionals-2nd/dp/0133077713

Youtube Videos with Dr. Michael DiTolla

AMSA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9ulA5x3w0I

Gow Gates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBbRQODpsJg

93 Trisha O'Hehir and Tim Ives - Degree Completion at O'Hehir University Oct 05, 2017

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Episode 93 Show Notes

Interview starts at 13:23

Thoughts and prayers to the people and families associated with the tragic shooting in Las Vegas and those affected by the horrible weather patterns we have been having, especially those in Puerto Rico.

Mika (Micah? Mykah? Sorry I Don't know the spelling!) and Alexis - thanks for meeting with Michelle! Hope things are going well for you two at your new office!

Day 2 at RDH UOR

We officially "meet" Tim Ives and learn his backstory

We learn how Tim and Trisha met

O'Hehir University discussion

We talk about the discrepancy in CE credits to degree offered

Main goal is to make people healthy

We talk about the accreditation process for universities

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

www.ohehiruniversity.com

You can get all the info on the website and the Facebook page!

http://www.efp.org/europerio9/

Scaling the Web

http://time.com/4952886/china-world-first-dental-surgery-robot-implant/

Storytime with Michelle

http://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)65639-7/abstract

92 Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz - Ethical Production with CaMBRA Sep 29, 2017

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Dr Pam Maragliano Interview starts at 11:35

Former hygienist turned dentist

Lover of redbull - sugar free!

We follow her journey from dental assistant for a few hours to being a prosthodontist

We have a responsibility to our patients to continue learning and deliver the best at everything that we do

We talk products

What goes in the goody bag?

We talk CaMBRA

Does CaMBRA reduce production?

How do we bridge the gap of communication between doctors and hygienists?

Understanding the value system of your dentist

Contact info - Salem Dental Arts on Facebook and Instagram

Come to a dental hygiene conference!

Scaling the Web - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/suppl_1/63.full

91 Mary Otto - Author of "Teeth" Sep 24, 2017

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Episode 91 Show Notes

Episodes starts with a recap of AAOSH - https://aaosh.org/

Shout out to Lucy Conard, Jeri Freedman, Machelle with the weird spelling, and the entire state of Wisconsin

Suck it Matt Crespin

This is the SIBO thing Michelle was talking about https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3099351/

Pathogen Lounge FB group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/272192963256190/ Michelle does a FB live with Dr Larkin

Michelle uses the word "capricious" today

Mary Otto

Interview starts at 11:40

We talk to Mary about oh so many things. We do kind of jump around on her a bit.. Sorry Mary ;)

We talk about why she wrote the book, the research process, and her outcomes.

We talk about private insurance and state based insurance coverage

We talk about alternatives to current professional models including scope of practice alternatives

Integration of oral health into medical centers

The beginning of medical/dental separation

Diagnostic and Treatment Codes

Mary@healthjournalism.org

The Forsyth study we talk about - http://jdh.adha.org/content/87/suppl_1/63.full

Coverage of Deamonte Driver - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/27/AR2007022702116.html

Get her book! - https://www.amazon.com/Teeth-Beauty-Inequality-Struggle-America/dp/1620971445

90 Ann Marie DePalma, RDH! Sep 15, 2017

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Ann Marie DePalma Interview starts at 12:05 We talk about how she got into writing and lecturing Perio practices really teach how to be a hygienist! From clinical to education to technology advisor for Patterson Dental Ann Marie, like many of us, started writing about our own personal problems, hers was TMD. Shout out to Mark Hartley, editor of RDH magazine We talk about FEAR and getting bad reviews What is new and exciting for Ann Marie? How does the hygienist work in a low overhead office effectively? Contact her at amrdh@aol.com Scaling The Web http://meadfamilydental.com/2015/07/dont-hold-it-against-us/ http://www.cnn.com/2017/07/21/africa/cecil-the-lion-cub-xanda-killed-game-hunter/index.html

89 Dovetta Johnson, Hygienist Supporter Extraordinaire! Sep 09, 2017

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Dovetta Johnson

Interview at 9:22

Dovetta loves hygienists… and we ask her why!

We talk about Voco and bringing products to market. What aspects need to be looked at scientifically in order to have a 100% no recall rate.

We talk about some of the products Voco has on the product line.

We talk about glass ionomers and their uses/functions.

What is a temporary and what is a permanent restoration and whats the difference when using glass ionomers?

ART and Sandwich Technique

www.vocoamerica.com

http://www.voco.com/us/service/contactPerson/index.html

http://www.voco.com/us/service/contact/index.html

For Lucy Pavao and our Canadian friends -> For your Canadian representative please call 1-888-658-2584 or e-mail us at infousa@voco.com.

Scaling the Web

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/child-health-day

If you want to participate with Matt, email him at MCrespin@chw.org to get your own I'm #ForKidsHealth message bubble!

88 Josalyn Sewell - "Children with Autism Become Adults with Autism" Sep 02, 2017

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Interview starts at 8:18

This woman does it all! A driven career woman who demonstrates a healthy work life balance. Listen to Josey as she explains her life as a mother to a son with Autism and how to find joy in life!

Autism Spectrum

Regressive Autism

Non-Verbal

Echolalia - meaningless repetition of another person's spoken words as a symptom of psychiatric disorder.

*Repetition of speech by a child learning to talk.

A Canary in the coalmine

Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet

What are the correct terms to use?

Differences between Asperger's, PDDNOS, Classic Autism – where are we now with those terms?

What is it like being a family with a member who has Autism?

Happiness is not the absence of trials!

https://www.dentalcare.com/en-us/professional-education/ce-courses/ce402

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-healthy-smile/id392874005?mt=8

https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-apps/my-healthy-smile

Developing and supporting other people!

Scaling the web: http://www.spiritofcaring.com/public/262.cfm

87 Kyle Isaacs, RDH! Aug 25, 2017

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The first recording at RDH Under One Roof did NOT disappoint!

Interview starts at 29:45

Kyle starts off the episodes explaining her background and how she just quit her job!

We talk DSO's, Homecare, grant proposals and pilot projects, mobile business – she does it all!

Whats a collaborative agreement?

We talk about SDF- Dr Steve Duffin

www.Milestwosmiles.com

Find her on Facebook and

kjulin@gmail.com

86 Lysing Cells with Kim Miller, RDH! Aug 17, 2017

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Kim Miller, RDH!

Booth Buzz with Premier starts at – 9:50

Interview Starts at – 22:40

Booth Buzz with Brasseler starts at – 58:45

Columnist for RDH Magazine - Product and technology integration

An in-office coach with Inspired Hygiene, a team of hygienist coaches that goes into the office to help clinicians better understand the medical dental connection

We talked about kissing without teeth

Bale-Doneen preceptorship course – saving lives through our work! http://www.baledoneen.com/attend/about-preceptorship/

Is it okay to leave calculus?

What are the real causal factors?

Stop trying to scale biofilm!

Better doesn't mean easier

When do you polish? Kim says polish in the middle!

How do we treat perio maintenance patients?

Perio Protect - https://www.perioprotect.com/

Evora https://www.amazon.com/Evora-DEP00216-Probiotic-Dogs-Cats/product-reviews/B0062K4A6M

Plaque Off - http://www.plaqueoff.com/animal/Animal-FAQ.html

http://inspiredhygiene.com/speaking/kim/

kim@inspiredhygiene.com - Email Kim!

Booth Buzz!!

Premier Dental

http://www.premusa.com/try2protoday/

http://www.premusa.com/

Brasseler Booth Buzz!!

Brasseler USA® Dental One Brasseler Boulevard Savannah, GA 31419 Toll-Free: 800-841-4522 Fax: 888-610-1937 Email: CustomerService@BrasselerUSA.com BrasselerUSA.com

Hygienists can set up their own accounts with Brasseler

Contact your local rep or use the customer service number to get the discount – 25% off your next order using the promo discussed on the episode!

85 RDH UOR 2017 Pre-game Show Aug 06, 2017

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RDH UNDER ONE ROOF – The Superbowl of Hygiene Conferences

No interview today!

Congrats to Andrew's best friend Todd and his wife Heather on their new baby!

Andrew is not a terrible father - kinda

Why you should sit in first class while your children sit in coach

A break down of the previous episode

What would an ATOTH behind the scenes, bloopers reel, or after show look like

Andrew makes threats to Emily Boge as well as Carlos, Peter, and Kara