A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS Nov 27, 2024

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In this episode, Annie hosts Lynn Pencek to discuss how to care for our patients with implants. During the discussion she finds that some of the guidance we knew from before... might just be outdated. Give this episode a listen and reach out to Lynn if you have any questions!

Resources:

Lynn Pencek on Linkedin and Facebook

lynn@practiceatyourbest.com

Proteins and Antioxidants Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson Hoover Nov 25, 2024

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Machell joins us for another mini episode to talk about the defense and reparative function of proteins and antioxidants and how important that is in our oral health. This is a great episode to share with your patients!

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

Oops! Mistakes We've Made In The Op: An RDH RANT Takeover Nov 22, 2024

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We all make the mistakes. Some of them are quietly swept under the rug and no one notices, but others can cause an office wide commotion. Join Heather, Anna, and Lizz as they tell stories of some of their mistakes!

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

462 Office Culture: Can DSOs Do It Right? with Tom Marler of Sage Dental! Nov 20, 2024

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Office Culture: How important is it for you? By my observation, office culture can make or break a practice. With bad culture, the clinicians burn out quicker, the front office doesn't function, and the patients can feel it which leads to lower production. Great office culture can make dentistry a delight! A myth that has been out there for years is that DSOs cannot have good office culture, so I brought on Tom Marler to prove that myth wrong!

https://mysagedental.com/careers-hub/

What are the most common roles for RDHs in a DSO? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! Nov 18, 2024

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Perhaps you are looking for your next career step but aren't sure where to look. Give this mini episode with Josey Sewell a listen to see if a position at a DSO is a good fit for you!

Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions -

josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysewell

Sonicare Support Materials -

https://www.usa.philips.com/c-m-pe/dental-professionals/practice-solutions/patient-education-resources

461 Pregnancy and Oral Health with Sue Scherer! Nov 13, 2024

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We often see our patients for many years which helps us build a connection with them. In this episode, Sue Scherer helps us uncover what we can be doing for our patients from the earliest stages of family planning and through pregnancy. We talk about the types of conversations we should be having, what homecare products we should recommend, and what to be on the look out for as we do our assessments on our pregnant patients. Don't miss this episode!

Contact Sue:sscherer@waterpik.com

@sueschererwaterpikrdh on insta

Are There Legit Issues with Getting Someone Numb? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola! Nov 11, 2024

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Did you miss with your injection or is the patient hypersensitive? Is the technique wrong or the anesthetic not strong enough? In this episode with Tom Viola we dig deep to find out who really should be to blame when a patient does not get numb enough!

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

460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt! Nov 06, 2024

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All dental hygiene programs are the same, right? I think for many of us, we take what we experienced in school and assume that is the experience everyone has and that could not be further from the truth. In this episode Jessica, Brenda, and Kali talk about what sets their program apart and how that leads to workforce ready dental hygiene graduates!

Resources:

Jessica- Jessica.Atkinson@utahtech.edu

Brenda- Brenda.Armstrong@utahtech.edu

Kali- Kali.Hunt@utahtech.edu

What Dry Mouth Products REALLY Need in their Ingredient List Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! Nov 04, 2024

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Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to ingredient lists and we, as healthcare professionals, should be knowledgeable as well. In this episode, Katrina explains what types of ingredients SHOULD be listed for dry mouth products!

In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath

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/

459 Using Microscopes in Dentistry with Kristen King, RDH Oct 30, 2024

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There is an argument that can be made that using microscopes with our patients should be mandatory. From the clinical perspective, it tells us a story of what we are fighting. From the patient perspective, they have evidence-based care they can trust. From the business perspective, there is slight increase in production but also increased patient satisfaction and retention which yields high quality referrals. Kristen King joins us on this episode to give us a rundown of what hygiene appointments might look like using a microscope!

Resources:

https://dentalreveal.com/ - Kristen's website!

@kristenkingdentalhygiene on Insta

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