A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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TIPisode Maintaining Neutral Posture May 06, 2022

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about maintaining neutral posture while working on your patients!

Links

https://www.posturepros.net/

https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/

https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

330 Social Media: A Lifeline for Some, a Nightmare for Others May 04, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we sit down for a roundtable to talk about social media! Love it or hate it, our guests Tameka Lee, Sarah Lawrence and Bethany Montoya share their thoughts about using social media both personally and professionally.

Episode Highlights

Journey through Social Media
The Good
Hard Lessons Learned
Is social media fake?
Upkeep
Expectations
Advice for New Grads

Quotes

"It's almost too much work to maintain a professional and personal page."

"I got into groups when I was going through a period of burnout."

"Once you start posting consistently, there are expectations of you."

"I am taking this time to put myself first."

"Some things that I posted ended a job relationship for me."

"The expectation to stay relevant on social media is very taxing."

"I choose to surround myself with people online who are not positive all the time, people who are real."

"If you are genuine and continue to share your story, the numbers will come."

"Find the people you respect, and observe them and how they operate."

Links

Bethany's Info:

humanrdh@outlook.com

@humanrdh on Instagram

Sarah's Info:

sarahlawrencerdh@gmail.com

Sarah_dentalhygienist on Instagram

Tameka's Info:

rdh.empower@gmail.com

Empowerrdh and Tameka.rdh on Instagram

"Hematologic Diseases" Fast Facts: Perio Edition May 02, 2022

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, wraps up the series on Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease, finishing by educating us on hematologic disorders!

Quotes:

"Now, we know hematologic diseases are disorders of the blood or can be disorders of blood forming organs and this affects millions of Americans."

"When we take a look at some of these different types of diseases, we are looking at things like blood cell cancers, hematologic diseases, including rare genetic disorders, anemias, conditions that can be related to HIV, sickle cell disease, or even in some cases, complications affiliated with chemotherapy or transfusions."

"Recent studies that have demonstrated that bacteria like Porphomonas gingivalis does govern aspects of osteoclast differentiation, meaning that the way that our own cells, our own bone cells, are able to break down bone is readily influenced by the presence of this Gram Negative anaerobic bacteria."

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/

Papapanou, P. N., Sanz, M., Buduneli, N., Dietrich, T., Feres, M., Fine, D. H., ... & Tonetti, M. S. (2018). Jepsen S, Caton JG, Albandar JM, Bissada NF, Bouchard P, Cortellini P, Demirel K, de Sanctis M, Ercoli C, Fan J, Geurs NC, Hughes FJ, Jin L, Kantarci A, Lalla E, Madianos PN, Matthews D, McGuire MK, Mills MP, Preshaw PM, Reynolds MA, Sculean A, Susin C, West NX, Yamazaki K. Periodontal manifestations of systemic diseases and developmental and acquired conditions: Consensus report of workgroup 3 of the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. J Periodontol. 2018 Jun;89 Suppl 1:S237-S248. doi: 10.1002/JPER.17-0733. PMID: 29926943.

Botelho, J., Machado, V. & Mendes, J.J. Periodontal Health and Blood Disorders. Curr Oral Health Rep 8, 107–116 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-021-00301-w

We went to the Philippines! Apr 29, 2022

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Welcome to a special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists where Andrew recaps his recent trip to the Philippines with his wife Allison, Brittany Duncan, AToTH's Director of Sales and Marketing and her husband, Johnson Duncan. Andrew is also joined by return guest, and favorite non-dental guest, Daniel Hulbert who spend two years in the Philippines with Andrew 20 years ago! If you've been a listener for long, you know that returning to the Philippines has been a goal and dream of Andrews ever since he left. If you love travel, learning about new cultures and hearing about delicious filipino meals, this episode is for you!

329 TMJ, TMD, TMJD Basics for the Dental Hygienist with Dr. Priya Mistry Apr 27, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Dr. Priya Mistry to talk about TMJ complications specifically, TMD and TMJD highlighting symptoms to look out for, treatment options and what our patients can do to achieve relief from these disorders.

Big thank you to our guest co-host Stephanie Botts, RDH for joining us on this episode! If you want to hear more from Stephanie be sure to check out her TIPisodes with us.

Interview Start: 06:00.462

Ad: 17:19.980

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. Mistry's Background
Symptoms of TMD/TMJD
Forward Head Posture and Secondary Factors
How to Assess
When to Refer
Muscle Release Exercises
Caffeine and TMD Disorders

Quotes

" To say I have TMJ is like saying I have knee or I have elbow, the correct terminology is I have TMD or TMJD."

"It isn't usually just the forward head posture, it is usually something else along with it."

"You should check their range of motion on opening, and right and left and you will have a good idea if they have a healthy range of motion or not."

"A normal range of opening is 45-50mm and right/left is 10-12mm."

"You should be able to but 3-5lbs of pressure on all these muscles without it hurting but a lot of patients are through the roof in discomfort."

"I have my patients in treatment for 4-6 months to make sure they get the full results."

"It doesn't always work, I have a 90% success rate for the jaws that are locked closed."

"Caffeine is fine, but I would limit it to less than 2 cups normal sized of coffee a day."

"Hydrating the muscles is so important."

Links

Dr. Mistry YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGffgqSANd7heXGN974yv_Q

Dr. Mistry Office Website: https://tmjdentaldoc.com/

Dr. Mistry Instagram & TikTok: @the_tmj_doc

Dr. Mistry Email: mistry@tmjdentaldoc.com

Fast Facts Pharmacology: Selenium and QA Products Apr 26, 2022

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On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about selenium and QA products used in dentistry. Tom highlights a line of products from Elevate Oral Care, the DenteShield line! These products incorporate the element Selenium, specifically formulated for restorative and preventive materials as an additive called Seldox. Learn more about how selenium works in these products by joining Tom for this episode!

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

#pharmacology #dentalpharmacology #rdh #dental #dentalhygiene #studentrdh #dentalhygienist #rdhlife #futurerdh

TIPisode Getting Your Patient Into Supine Position Apr 22, 2022

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about getting your patient into a supine position.

Episode Highlights

Patient Positioning
Fear Element
Use Cushions
Pre-Recline Patient Chair

Quotes

"I often see patients positioned much too high in the chair."

"If we can support their cervical spine they are much more likely to allow us to lean them all the way back."

"If we use cushions they can be a great ergonomic tool for us as well."

"I use cushions for most of my patients, especially my geriatric patients."

"Pre-Recline the patient chair to 30 degrees or so before you bring the patient back."

Links

https://www.posturepros.net/

https://www.instagram.com/steph.posturepros/

https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.botts.rdh/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/posturepros/

328 Patients: Getting them to WANT what they need with Janet Hagerman Apr 20, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at Hinman dental meeting with Mr. RDH AKA Rafael Rondon, RDH and Janet Hagerman. Our guests talk with Andrew about treatment plan presentations and getting your patients to want the treatment that they need.

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

Interview Starts: 04:24

Episode Highlights

Janet's background
Treatment Plan Presentation: preparation
Screening for Periodontal Disease and preparing the patient
Talk in your patients language
Pauses in the conversation and feel, felt, found
Common misconceptions
Team Effort

Quotes

" Working at a DSO is interesting because you have a laboratory to test your ideas."

"Give me 5 hours to chop down a tree and I'll spend 4 hours sharpening the ax."

"We talk too much, and our patients get that glazed look."

"Over 50% of the people in this country have some form of periodontal disease."

"Once you get them engaged and they are curious, now you have their permission to have an educational conversation."

"We get nervous when there's a quiet space in conversation, but those pregnant pauses can be very powerful."

"The first time I heard feel, felt, found was at my first Hinman conference."

"I spend a lot of time training my team and talking about mindset."

"If you think dentistry is expensive, that is going to come through to the patient."

"Our job is to get our patients to want what they need."

"Can you be an introverted leader? Absolutely."

"The more options you can give your patients the better."

"Get the CareCredit rep in your office 4 times per year and find out about their latest options." "I think you are doing yourself a disservice to not take advantage of all of the complimentary services your vendors offer."

"I would prefer to see your hygienists do what your hygienists do best, treatment."

"Set your mind to 'how many patients can I help today'."

"If it works don't fix it."

Links

Selling Dentistry – Ethically, Elegantly, Effectively: Janet Hagerman

Send Janet an email with the title "Hinman Free Book" for a free E-copy of her book!
For free assessment have your doctor email Janet with the subject line "Hinman Assessment"

Janethagerman.com

Janet@hanethagerman.com

"Hypophosphatasia" Fast Facts: Perio Edition Apr 18, 2022

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, talks to us about another condition that aligns with the classification system, Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease, Hypophosphatasia.

Quotes:

"Individuals who experience Hypophosphatasia are oftentimes individuals who experience impaired mineralization or an impaired calcification, particularly of the bones and the teeth."

"From an oral component, the most frequent dental signs that we do see is seen in premature loss of primary teeth."

"There is treatment readily available. There is a medication that is oftentimes delivered via injection. However, one of the challenges associated with utilizing this type of an injection is that you can oftentimes see increase in calcium or calcium deposits as noted in the corners of the eyes on your patients."

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/

Plagmann HC, Kocher T, Kuhrau N, Caliebe A. Periodontal manifestation of hypophosphatasia. A family case report. J Clin Periodontol. 1994 Nov;21(10):710-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1994.tb00791.x. PMID: 7852617.

How do you Dew? with Anne Duffy, RDH Apr 15, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew talks with founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW) about what it means to be a woman entrepreneur in this industry.

Episode Highlights

Happy Birthday DeW (Cheers to 5 wonderful years!)
What is DeW
Get out of the box
DeWd

Quotes

"We are smart, and caring in dentistry."

"It is a movement for women, who happen to be in dentistry."

"This is about bringing love and kindness, and bringing out your strengths without a scarcity mindset."

"Whether it is now or in the future we have done something to build our brand, or the brand of someone else."

"I believe you should look for opportunities that build on your strengths."

"The goal with my kinds was to have them work at something they love, and get paid for it."

"Women are all spinning 5 plates, not letting them drop, and dancing backward in heels."

"Our male hygienists are DeWds!."

"I know so many women who hate the idea of going to work in the morning and that is so sad, my goal with DeW is to bring you in the career, keep you in the career and allow you to look back on your career and saw that was GREAT."

"DeWs and DeWds never retire."

"All of my mentors have been women."

"Why can't a leader be a leader in how many hours a week that takes."

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