A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Fast Facts: Coding Edition "D1110 vs. D4346" Jan 17, 2022

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a break down of codes D1110 and D4346 highlighting important information on each that you should be aware of!

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/

Would You Be A Nasal Hygienist? Nasal Hygiene With Nathan Jones From Xlear **Bonus** Jan 15, 2022

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https://xlear.com/spryscience/

On this bonus episode we are joined by the founder of Xlear Nasal Spray, Nathan Jones. On this episode Nathan talks to us about the importance of nasal hygiene and how we as dental hygienists can also serve as nasal hygienists. Nathan provides examples of how we can educate our patients, and provide them resources for implementing xylitol into their oral and nasal care routines!

Episode Highlights

How Xlear got its start
Dental/Medical community and xylitol
Getting your patients to use xylitol is easy
Replacements that contain xylitol
Where xylitol comes from

Quotes

"If ear infections start in the nose, I'm going to put xylitol in the nose in a nasal spray since the kids are too young to have chewing gum."

"Dr. Williams went back and wrote 8 pages about why people should be using xylitol to wash their nose."

"The vast majority of individuals in the dental community don't promote the use of xylitol."

"Just using fluoride is like using masonry to repair the walls of a castle in the middle of a battle."

"Sorbitol feeds strep mutans."

"You only need 3-4 exposures per day in order to get the benefits of xylitol."

"You want to tell your patients 5 exposures because they will likely get to 3 or 4"

"I would be happy if dental hygienists called themselves nasal hygienists as well."

"In 3 minutes after using Xlear the airway volume of these individuals had improved by 20%."

Links

https://xlear.com/

Call Xlear at 801-492-2100

Studies https://xlear.com/science/

https://xlear.com/articles-studies/

TIPisode Are You Looking For Quality Saliva? Jan 14, 2022

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about saliva, salivary diagnosis as well solutions you can offer your patients to keep their oral health in check!

Episode Highlights

The Bigger Picture - Quality Saliva
Components of Saliva
Risk Factors
Solutions - MI Varnish, MI Paste
Believe in your products

Quotes

"I like to have these conversations with the patient at the beginning of the appointment."

"Diet can alter saliva composition."

"We need to discuss these risk factors, and saliva composition with our patients, do not skip this part of the appointment."

"They believe the baby is stealing their calcium and that is not the case."

"Offer your patients a fluoride varnish, it's quick and easy."

"We have overwhelming evidence that fluoride varnish is beneficial for adults as well."

"If you understand your products, and why you are recommending them you will not feel like you are selling anything."

"You must believe in the recommendations you are making."

Links

springhatfieldrdh@gmail.com

MI Varnish: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Varnish/

MI Paste Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/mi.paste/

MI Paste Family Products: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_Plus/index.php

314 Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty Jan 12, 2022

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On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger to talk about Perio. Dr. Geisinger dives into the referral process highlighting when to treat, vs. when to refer to a specialist.

Interview Starts: 07:01.969

Episode Highlights

Referral and analyzing patient risk profiles
Wound management
Medical vs. Dental understanding of teeth
When to refer
Selecting a specialist
Oral Systemic
Different Patient Types
We need good data

Quotes

"We need to be honest with ourselves and ask if we can provide specialist level care, and if we are not, we need to refer to a specialist."

"Is it something you think you can do, or know you can do."

"Healthy tissue should not bleed when you strike it."

"Your teeth are a living organ."

"I think something all of us under diagnose to some extent is gingival recession."

"If we can't do it then it is insanity to expect our patients to do it."

"Sometimes the most important tool I have is that 99 cent mirror."

"The best way to pick a specialist is to ask another specialist who sees their work."

"If we don't have our health there are very few other things in life that matter a whole heck of a lot."

"You need some inflammation so that you heel but chronic inflammation is a problem."

"If this individual were not a dentist, they would not have their teeth."

"Patients informed that smoking impacts their oral health and are counseled to quit by their dentist are 3x more likely to quit than if they are told by their pulmonologist."

"Removing teeth isn't an extraction, it's an amputation."

"None of us are any good without good data coming in."

Links

miagdds@uba.edu

@miagdds on Instagram

Fast Facts: Perio Edition "Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease - Histiocytosis Syndromes" Jan 10, 2022

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with histiocytosis syndromes.

Quotes:

"These are patients that if they have any type of a syndrome of histiocytosis, they, for whatever reason, experience an abnormal increase in the amount of histiocytes within their body."

"When patients experience systemic involvement, they may even experience lung problems, generalized lymphatic swelling, hormonal issues, or even enlargement of the spleen and liver or subsequent anemia."

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/

A Drippy Tooth: Dental Hygiene Nation's Rebranding with Caitlyn Rastetter **Bonus** Jan 08, 2022

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DHN https://www.dentalhygienenation.com/

On this bonus episode we are joined by Caitlyn Rastetter Founder and CEO of Dental Hygiene Nation! Caitlyn returns to the podcast to share some exciting updates that have recently happened at DHN! Follow along their journey and remember to be a drippy tooth, not a prim and proper tooth!

Episode Highlights

DHN background
Outsourcing
Hiring is like dating
Social media
DHN re-branding

Quotes

"4 years ago I was designing the shirts and hand pressing them myself."

"I look back and I don't know how I had enough time in the day with our 3 man band."

"It was a scary time when I realized I needed to let go of some things because the quality and mission was at risk."

"Our mission was always to have a community, for people to come together."

"The pond is a lot bigger than it used to be."

"I look back at the old gold tooth and I feel like I don't know who that logo was."

"We are more than just a prim and proper tooth."

"We are not reinventing the wheel, we are just changing the look of it."

Links

https://www.instagram.com/dthynation/

https://atothenespanol.libsyn.com/un-cuento-de-dos-higienistas

Introducing: Un Cuento De Dos Higienistas with Amber Lovatos, RDH!!! Jan 07, 2022

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Andrew is joined by The Latina RDH, Amber Lovatos, RDH and fellow host in the A Tale of Two Hygienists Family! We are THRILLED to announce Un Cuento De Dos Higienistas (UCDDH), a spanglish version of your favorite podcast, AToTH!

Episode Highlights:

How UCDDH got its start
Where UCDDH is going
How to spread the word

Quotes:

"If you are someone who wants to learn spanish, this podcast is great."

"When someone speaks to me in Spanish I automatically feel connected with them."

"Try to support a fellow latina."

Links:

amlovatos@gmail.com

Thelatinardh on Instagram and Facebook

313 Student Focused Presents: Military Vs. Civilian RDH Jan 05, 2022

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On this student focused episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Tiffany Grant, BS, RDH to discuss her experience of being a hygienist in and her journey after departing the military.

Interview Starts: 02:41.739

Episode Highlights

Tiffany's Journey
Levels
Prev Dent
Drivers of Decay

Quotes

"I found it hard when I got out of the Air Force to transition to private practice, public health was better for me."

"I was a very confident student when I went to school, I felt very prepared."

"A lot of our practice in the milirary is based on public health."

"We were charged with monitoring a lot of prevention metrics as part of our job, especially the hygienists."

"The military fluoridates its own water and we would work with bio to make sure the levels were correct."

"If people were not taking care of their teeth you could call it damage to federal property."

"Those ethos still keep me going in the things I do everyday, they are etched in me."

"Passion will lead you to your happiness."

"Understand your power as a hygienist, have your seat at the table and be present."

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