A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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489 For The Love of Pathogens with Beth Parkes! May 28, 2025

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long time AToTH listener/supporter Beth Parkes. We focused the episode on pathology and adjunctive therapy as Beth has some sure fire ways to help promote patient health outcomes in whatever situation you find yourself in. Not every patient is the same, so not all treatment options will have the same outcome. Give this episode a listen to see how you stack up!

Resources:

The RDH View - https://www.rdhu.ca/the-rdh-view

@bethparkesrdh on insta

Magic Mushrooms (psilocybin) And Our Patients - Ask The Expert with Tom Viola! May 26, 2025

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Not every mushroom is a mushroom and in this episode Tom Viola helps us dive deep into the topic of "magic mushrooms". There is a great chance you will not encounter this with your patients.. but just in case, we bring you some quick facts for the every day clinician!

Resources:

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

488 Fight or Flight with David Torres, CRDH May 21, 2025

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David Torres, CRDH joins the podcast to talk about a little bit of everything. We talk career advancement, ergonomics, the educated patient, the power of positivity, the generational shift in attitude and where that is taking us and so much more! David exudes positivity... do you have someone in your life like that? Someone who gets you excited about things rather than bring you down? If not, find yourself a David!

https://linktr.ee/davidtorres9163

David.t3469@gmail.com

Microplastics in... Floss? May 19, 2025

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There is a growing body of work that suggests microplastics are harmful. The scary part is that they are everywhere and incredibly hard to avoid but should we be concerned that it can be found in our floss? Give this episode a listen as we discuss a healthier alternative!

**In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral Care

DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample!

A Periodontist with Gingivitis? featuring Dr. Gordon Frasier and Tanya Dunlap! May 16, 2025

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The best clinicians are those who can relate to their patients, who have a deeper understanding of the relationship between disease and treatment options. In this episode Dr. Gordon Frasier explains how his brief brush with gingivitis, coupled with his periodontal protocols, changed how he speaks with his patients and how he uses his own experiences to motivate and change behavior.

** In Partnership with Perio Protect

Resources:

www.Perioprotect.com/foryou

487 Mobile Dental Sedation with Dr. Richard Marn! May 14, 2025

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Sedation is a common need for a segment of our patient base, even more so for children. In this episode, Dr. Marn gives us a quick rundown of what the appointments look like, what gear anesthesiologist need, the handoff from dental office to the anesthesiologist, post-op recovery, and more.

Resources:

The online Medical Emergency Readiness Index/ Scorecard: https://emergency.scoreapp.com/ * note: it was initially designed for pediatric dental practices, but the questions and actionable steps still apply to anyone concerned about their preparedness for a medical or sedation emergency in their dental practice. New York Medical Anesthesia https://nymedicalanesthesia.com/ * mobile sedation service serving NY and NJ Blue Pacific Medical Simulation https://bpmedsim.com/ * risk reduction company that improves team alignment for medical and sedation emergencies LinkedIn to DM https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmarn/ Direct email RMarn@BPMedSim.com

Systemic Inflammation and It's Relationship to Mental Health - Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover May 12, 2025

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Mental health has a strong correlation with our systemic and oral health. As our world continues to struggle with finding our healthy pathways, looking at how fixing one area can positively impact others is crucial. Give this short episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover a listen to see what small steps you can do and share with you patients!

Resources:

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

The ADHA Partners With GoTu and Social Media is Ablaze! May 09, 2025

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Social media was heated up with the news of a newly announced partnership between the ADHA and GoTu and in this episode we get into it. Many felt like the ADHA made a poor decision... but is there a bigger opportunity here than maybe even the association realizes? Gotta listen through to the end!

486 The State of Dental Hygiene: A Roundtable Discussion with Liz Nies, Rafael Rondon, and Jackie Sanders (pt2) May 07, 2025

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This week's part 2 focuses on a systemic focus for oral care, opportunities for RDHs and what that change looks like, and the dental assistant scaling concerns.

Resources:

Dentistry Unmasked episode with Katrina Sanders and Dr. Mia Geisinger - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dentistry-unmasked-a-roundtable-podcast/id1692417504?i=1000706594320

Liz- lnies@perio-protect.com

Rafael- 781-606-2130

mrdh1993@gmail.com

Mr RDH on Facebook

Can You Safely Use Ultrasonic Tips on Implants? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders May 05, 2025

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Katrina Sanders is back to tackle the question of how to use our ultrasonics properly when working with implants. As with most things, there are layers to unpack and concepts to remember to keep your patients safe. Do not miss 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/

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