A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Latest Episodes:

"Peri-Implant Soft and Hard Tissue Deficiencies Part 2" Fast Facts: Perio Edition Aug 01, 2022

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around Peri-Implant soft and hard tissue deficiencies, today discussing Peri-Implant failure.

Quotes:

"Remember, when we talk about peri-implant failure, it's critical for us as clinicians to ensure that we are assessing potential challenges that could be in the soft or the hard tissues around a dental implant."

"Research now is telling us that dental implants have 80% less attachment apparatus around them when compared with teeth."

Resources:

DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/

Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com

Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

Renvert, Stefan, G. Rutger Persson, Flavia Q. Pirih, and Paulo M. Camargo. "Peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis: Case definitions and diagnostic considerations." Journal of clinical periodontology 45 (2018): S278-S285.

TIPisode Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know with Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C Jul 29, 2022

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On this TIPisode we are joined by Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C to talk about blood pressure. Johnson covers what blood pressure numbers mean, how to set an appropriate environment for taking blood pressure, what uncontrolled hypertension can lead to, red flag numbers to be aware of, and modifiable lifestyle changes we can make. This is a great refresher of why it is important for us to be evaluating our patients blood pressures!

Johnson's Email: johnsonkduncan@gmail.com

Phillipines Episode: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/listen/we-went-to-the-philippines/

342 Tackling Sjogren's and Xerostomia with Brooke Crouch, RDH Jul 27, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in person at RDH Under One Roof by Brooke Crouch and guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH! Brooke talks to us about Sjogren's, xerostomia and dry mouth sharing solutions she implements and recommends to her patients to find relief.

This episode has FREE CE (Coming Soon)! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the course for this episode here.

Episode Highlights

Meet Erika
Sjogren's
Essential Products

Quotes

"When you are diagnosed with one autoimmune disorder you are 4x more likely to be diagnosed with another."

"I've never had a cavity, ever, but I do all the things to prevent it."

"Some people accept that they are going to lose their teeth, they think that is the progression of Sjogrens, but it doesn't have to be."

"I give myself a fluoride varnish treatment every 3 months because I am high risk."

"With low salivary flow you are not clearing food debris."

"Most patients with dry mouth suffer from dry throat as well, which is tricky."

Links

Erika's Email: erikaeksund@gmail.com

Brooke's Email: brookecrouchdentalconsulting@gmail.com

Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Opioids 1 Jul 25, 2022

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On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focusing on Opioids, today highlighting the adverse affects of opioid analgesics. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free CE staff-meeting today. See more from Tom at www.tomviola.com @pharmacologydeclassified

Getting the Oral Microbiome Under Control With Angie Stone, RDH **Bonus** Jul 24, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we welcome back Angie Stone, RDH live at RDH Under One Roof to talk to us about the most recent clinical study from LISTERINE, sharing some fascinating data around the use of the LISTERINE Cool Mint Oral Rinse.

Episode Highlights

Angie's Background
Preventing Alzheimers
Oral Microbiome: What we Know
Dental Prophylaxis: Impact on the Oral Microbiome
Bacteria Timeline
Limitations of Prophylaxis
Controlling Biofilm: The shift from Good to Bad
Brush, Floss AND RINSE
Diet and Glycemic Control
Highest Risk Populations
Show me the Science
Post op Instructions

Quotes

"The world is always preparing you for your next step."

"We've got to think about our brains and prevention."

"We need to elevate this whole thing and stop saying 'you have a little plaque here', and start talking about what is actually happening in the mouth and oral microbiome."

"When our patients leave our chair their mouths are as clean as it is ever going to be."

"We have to help our patients if we are going to help them get their oral microbiome under control."

"In 48 hours that bacteria is under the gumline and that is when the party really gets started."

"We shouldn't be clearing all of the bacteria, because there are some good guys."

"The more we leave that biofilm uninterrupted that is when the bad bacteria start to come in."

"The magic happens when you add an antimicrobial aspect to that process."

"Antibiotics can wipe out all the good guys, in addition to the bad guys which we don't want."

"A recent clinical study demonstrated that LISTERINE Antiseptic is 4.6X more effective than floss for sustained supragingival plaque reduction.*Flossing by a dental hygienist. Sustained supragingival plaque reduction after a dental prophylaxis."

"The antimicrobial keeps the biofilm thin and none of the bad bacteria can live in it."

Links:

https://www.listerineprofessional.com/

LISTERINE Clinical Study

https://jdh.adha.org/content/96/3

TIPisode: Why You Should Attend In-person Conferences Jul 22, 2022

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On this TIPisode we are joined by conference junkee, Jennifer Stanley, RDH for a live recording at RDH Under One Roof! Jennifer talks to us about the reasons you need to be attending conferences in person and the value it provides to us as clinicians.Episode Highlights

Guest Hygienist
Gadget Girl RDH
Value of In-Person Conferences
Networking
Introverts don't be afraid!
SWAG

Quotes

"I joke that I am a complete dental nerd and conference junkee."

"There is nothing like the energy of a dental conference."

"You get to learn new products and see what is out there and find what makes you passionate within the career of dental hygiene."

"The world isn't going to change for you working in your one little room in your one little op."

"Your mind naturally opens, the energy and positivity is infectious."

"If you want to have a long career you need to look at saddle stools, and devices that assist with aerosol management."

Links:

Gadget Girl Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1754178308080842

341 It's a Cheat, Not a Treat with Dr. Susan Maples Jul 20, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Susan Maples and Machell Hudson, RDH to discuss being an integrative healthcare provider and partner, healthy diet, communicating with your patients about their diet (spoiler: It is okay to say poop shoots and farts) and so much more. Dr. Susan Maples has a wealth of knowledge and we thank Machell Hudson for bringing yet another AMAZING guest to the podcast.

Thanks to Tempstars support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is applicable in your State. You can view all episodes with Free CE here. Take the CE course for this episode HERE

Episode Highlights

Dr. Susan Maples Background
What does it mean to be an Integrative Healthcare Provider
Children's Hands-On Learning Lab
Letters to Physicians
Fiber is your friend

Quotes

"45% off Dr. Maple's practice is physician referral which is a rarity that doesn't happen overnight."

"I was a young rebel for the cause."

"I am going to use all my creativity and integrative skills to build a community where patients are involved in their care, and we build a wellness system around them."

"The way that we all dream of practicing, Dr. Susan Maples is doing it."

"We don't only want to be healthcare providers, but healthcare partners."

"If it comes in a box or a bag, leave it at the store, it isn't a treat, it's a cheat."

"Half of us are insulin resistant, which is silly, it is 100% preventable."

"If you are eating this way it is not a matter of if you will be insulin resistant, it is when you will be."

"There is research that when we use normal language with our patients we get better success."

"44 of our patients are now dentists."

"I don't need an intraoral camera, I have lights and loupes but the patient needs it, they need to explore their own mouth."

"Stop polishing, throwing a toothbrush in a bag and counting your dollars."

Links

Email Dr. Maples: Susan@drsusanmaples.com

Brave Parent: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Parent-Raising-Healthy-Against/dp/1950476340/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3G53UBRCZV41N&keywords=The+brave+parent&qid=1658261272&sprefix=the+brave+paren%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1

"D9993: Fast Facts Coding Edition" Jul 18, 2022

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of code D9993 which is part of the suite of dental case management codes. D9993 specifically relates to motivational interviewing, a very helpful skill to possess in the op!

Quotes:

"Motivational Interviewing is patient centered, personalized counseling using methods such as motivational interviewing to identify and modify behaviors interfering with positive oral health outcomes."

"Unfortunately, you don't find a lot of reimbursement for these unless it is a public health system like maybe the VA or Indian health services or some Medicaid plans."

Links:

DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/

Teresa Duncan Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com

Nobody Told Me That Podcast: https://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com/

Chew On This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com/

Portability, Labor Shortage, Respect for Hygiene and More with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and Crystal Spring, RDH **Bonus** Jul 16, 2022

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Today on A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and Crystal Spring, RDH for a special bonus episode where they dive into portability, respect for hygiene and the profession, labor shortages and so much more!

This episode is made possible by Pulpdent. A company that truly values the work that we do as hygienists and prioritizes innovation to help make our jobs easier! Check out their Embrace line and be sure to enter the "Summer of Embrace" promotion at https://www.pulpdent.com/summer/

Episode Highlights

Pulpdent, An Early Adopter
The Labor Shortage
Do Hygienists Chase Money?
Pulpdent Respects us ALL
How Are We Being Educated

Quotes

"I do know that hygienists are only willing to work in the right setting, they are pickier about office standard."

"RDH behind your name alone does not guarantee you will be paid top dollar, what else are you bringing to the table."

"I am investing in myself, even when my employer won't."

"The pandemic woke the world up to the importance of oral hygiene."

"You may be able to move from one state to the next, but that doesn't change what you are allowed to do in that state."

"Those of us that have licenses in multiple states view this differently."

"I am not against the idea, but I am against the way it is being rolled out."

"Pulpdent is one of those companies that respects hygienists, they respect women and they respect diversity."

"Respect what I do, I don't just clean teeth."

"Pulpdent doesn't have to value hygienists the way they do, they invest a lot of money to support the RDH."

"Once upon a time people became a hygienist because they wanted to help people, and then people started becoming hygienists because they wanted to make a little more money."

Links

https://www.pulpdent.com/prevention/

https://www.pulpdent.com/summer/

Embarrassing Moments: An RDH Rant Takeover Jul 15, 2022

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Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about stories from our guest hosts and RDH Ranters about most embarrassing moments in the op! From farts, to ripped pants and flashed patients this episode covers it all!

Episode Highlights

- Embarrassing Stories from our Guest-Hosts - Stories from RDH Ranters Most Embarrassing Moments

Links:

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

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