A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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TIPisode Preventative Breakthrough with SELDOX Nov 27, 2020

Show notes

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Gretchen Childe, Preventive Care Consultant with Elevate Oral Care. Gretchen talks to us about the preventive basics, and a breakthrough product, SELDOX.

Episode Highlights

Prevention, and maintenance
SELENBIO and SELDOX

Quotes

"Here at Elevate Oral Care we look at prevention from all perspectives"

"Prevention starts in your office… and extends to the patients home"

"When it comes to prevention, frequency often overpowers strength of one time doses"

"SELDOX did not get weaker over time"

"SELDOX works as a catalyst and stays in place for the life of the material"

"If the material breaks, the broken edge is just as protected as the original surface"

"SELDOX can be incorporated into almost everything"

"Cleaning water lines could be a thing of the past"

Links

Staff Meetings: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/Staff-Meetings

Elevate Oral Care Website: http://www.elevateoralcare.com

Elevate Oral Care Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevateoralcare

Elevate Oral Care Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevate_oral_care/

More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

AToTH Website: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com

255 Parallel and Perpendicular: Master Your Imaging with Emily Boge, RDH Nov 25, 2020

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Please Leave a Review! The latest A Tale of Two Hygienists delves into the particulars of X-ray imagining and how hygienists can keep on top of this irradiating subject through continuing education. To this end, Michelle has invited back a guest who has appeared on the show enough times that she might as well be considered an honorary co-host.

Emily Boge, RDH, is the dental administrative chair at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, and serves as the program chairs for dental assisting and dental hygiene. In addition, she is a product innovator for American Eagle Instruments and a speaker/consultant under her own Think Big Dental brand.

In this episode, Emily discusses one of the more difficult radiology imaging concepts for hygiene students to grasp, emphasizes how hygienists are accountable for what's on the X-ray image, and defines the oddly-named S.L.O.B. rule.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 3:54

- What you can expect out of Emily's "Five Hour Power Pack" for radiology CE.

- Why Emily can't imagine learning without a phosphor plate.

- Taking a closer look at some key terminology using a popsicle stick analogy.

- When should you bisect the angle?

- The "safe zone" for a handheld X-ray and how Emily's height complicated using that device.

- What is the S.L.O.B. rule?

QUOTES:

"The key to... understanding anything in X-ray is to understand parallel vs. perpendicular."

"It's very important when you first start taking X-rays that you learn correctly."

"You don't have to have a fancy, fancy camera to be able to get high quality intraoral images."

"It takes one patient to pay for that one intraoral camera."

LINKS:

Emily's email - emily@thinkbigdental.com OR emily.boge@hawkeyecollege.edu

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit!

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Non-Invasive Treatment with Perio Protect **Bonus** Nov 23, 2020

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On this A Tale of Two Hygienists Bonus episode we are joined by Charissa Wood, RDH who tells us about the oral systemic connection and how Perio Protect helps her patients achieve optimal oral health. Charissa highlights patient communication and compliance strategies and shares with us some of her favorite success stories!

Episode Highlights

Charissa's background
Bulletproof Hygiene
Oral systemic link
Perio Protect Trays - How they work
Benefits of Perio Protect Trays
Success stories
Patient communication and compliance

Quotes

"Everything I learned took me to a place where I couldn't unlearn it."

"There are 57 different systemic conditions that they have tied to periodontal disease."

"If I am inducing bleeding I am introducing bacteria into their bloodstream."

"It's basically a hyperbaric chamber for the mouth."

"They have seen Pg bacteria initiate arthritis to the joints."

"I would say everyone is a candidate for Perio Protect Trays."

"The side effect of using these trays is that your teeth get whiter."

"Underneath the gums, it's warm, it's dark and there isn't much oxygen, which is where those bacteria want to be."

"I offer to any of my pregnant patients salivary testing to make sure their levels are where they should be."

"Did you just do the same thing, because that didn't hurt."

"I'm a big advocate for sharing your patient's wins with them."

Links

Perio Protect: https://www.perioprotect.com

Charissa@bulletproofhygiene.com

A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/

AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/

AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists

Fast Facts: Perio Edition "Green Complex Bacteria" Nov 23, 2020

Show notes

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through green complex bacteria as established by Sokransky et al in their 1998 classification system.

Quotes:

"E. Corrodens is commensal of the human mouth as well as the upper respiratory tract. While it's not usually a type of bacteria that will cause infection when cultured, some infections can occur with this green complex bacteria."

"These species are oftentimes considered opportunistic pathogens because of their ability to create additional infections, specifically in immunocompromised individuals."

"E. Corrodens also is typically a result of poor oral hygiene and can provide the initial groundwork in the initial layers of periodontal infection."

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/

TIPisode "Recaldent - Too Many Benefits To Count" With Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz Nov 20, 2020

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz. Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz (previously heard on episodes 92, 172, 174 and 219) is a dental hygienist-turned-prosthodontist and the editor of DentistryIQ.com. In this TIPisode Dr. Maragliano-Muniz talks to us about Recaldent, one of her favorite materials. Episode Highlights

ACP - CPP
Benefits of Recaldent
Recaldent and Fluoride
Recaldent Prebiotic Properties
Who Is Recaldent For?
Patient Application

Quotes "Saliva is everything to maintain oral homeostasis." "Recaldent replenishes the saliva with calcium and phosphate that are readily available to repair tooth structure and obstruct dentinal tubules." "When using Recaldent alone oral pH is elevated for up to 48 hours." "In my practice pretty much any patient will benefit from Recaldent." "MI Paste is basically Recaldent in a tube." "MI Paste Plus is Recaldent plus fluoride." "I put my MI Paste on and pop my clear aligners in." "Ask yourself if your patient would benefit from Recaldent technology, if your practice is like mine your answer most of the time is yes." Links MI Paste/MI Paste Plus https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste/ MI Paste One https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_ONE/ MI Varnish https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Varnish/ Glass Ionomer Sealants https://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/GIRestoratives.php http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

254 Minutes Matter - A Look At Medical Emergencies with Bruce and Patty Emery Nov 18, 2020

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Please Leave a Review! While the dental office is obviously the domain of dentistry and dental hygiene, plenty of non-dental medical ailments find their way to the patient chair. Andrew and Michelle's guests this week are a husband-and-wife pair well-versed in how to deal with medical emergencies in a dental setting.

Patty Emery has been an oral surgery assistant for nearly three decades. Her husband Bruce is an EMT, first responder and a BLS (Basic Life Support) American heart instructor. Together they founded Holy City Heart Savers six years ago to teach CPR and first aid. Their passion is helping others achieve a greater level of care.

In this episode, Patty and Bruce break down how to safely administer an EpiPen, explain why you don't always need to call 911 if a patient passes out, and examine the important differences between the different heart conditions you could encounter.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 13:20

- Patty shares a few startling statistics about the lack of first aid knowledge among healthcare providers and Americans in general.

- Why reviewing your patient's medical history is one of the most important things assistants and hygienists can do.

- What vital questions should you ask your patients about their medical history?

- Bruce and Patty give us a crash course in some essential first aid terminology and discuss what you should have on hand in your kit.

- Looking at the differences between three different heart conditions: angina pectoris, heart attacks and cardiac arrest.

- Attending to other conditions your patients may have and experience effects from, such as epilepsy and hyperglycemia.

QUOTES:

"Our passion is really just being able to help other people get to a better level of care."

"When the emergency is happening and you can act flawlessly, it directly affects patient outcome."

"Minutes do matter."

"I would also have a simple paper bag for that person who wants to hyperventilate on you."

LINKS:

Holy City Heart Savers - https://www.holycityheartsavers.com/

Bruce and Patty's email - holycityheartsavers@gmail.com

Patty's phone - (843)906-4060

AToTH 236: Fascia and Ergonomics w/Aubreé Chismark - https://offthecusppodcast.libsyn.com/236-fascia-and-ergonomics-for-a-healthier-career-with-aubre-chismark-rdh-and-tracy-ross-rdh

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit!

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Fast Facts: Perio Edition "Socransky Bacterial Cluster Classifications" Nov 16, 2020

Show notes

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through the Socransky bacterial cluster classifications

Quotes:

"Socransky evaluated the fact that these particular bacteria had various complexities when it came to the ways in which their pathogenicity is either established a stability of health or contributed to pathogenicity around disease."

"...periodontal disease by itself is not simply a disease of bacteria presence, but rather a disease affiliated with disease producing bacteria and a dysbiosis or an imbalance between the health and disease producing 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/

Citations

Mohanty, R., Asopa, S.J., Joseph, M.D., et al. Red complex: Polymicrobial conglomerate in oral flora: A review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019; 8(11): 3480-3486. Published 2019 Nov 15.

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_759_19

Mohanty, R., Asopa, S. J., Joseph, M. D., Singh, B., Rajguru, J. P., Saidath, K., & Sharma, U. (2019). Red complex: Polymicrobial conglomerate in oral flora: A review. Journal of family medicine and primary

TIPisode BasicBites pH-Raising, Remineralizing Prebiotic Technology With Dr. Brian Rosen Nov 13, 2020

Show notes

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Brian Rosen, DDS. Dr. Rosen is a graduate of NYU Dental School and has an office in Lynbrook, NY. Dr. Rosen has been practicing dentistry for 37 years, and has lectured to dentists, dental study groups and hospitals on the advances in dentistry. In this TIPisode Dr. Rosen shares information about BasicBites, and why he recommends them to his patients. Episode Highlights

History of BasicBites foundation
What is a cavity
Acid
Saliva Based technology

Quotes "The human tooth on average will demineralize at a pH of 5.5" "Patients with GERD can have very high cavity rates." "What a patient puts into their mouth has a profound impact on the pH of the oral cavity." "BasicBites are delicious, sugar free, soft chews that contain arginine, bicarbonate and calcium carbonate" "Unlike toothpaste BasicBites are designed to adhere to the teeth." "For years I have recommended BasicBites to my patients, particularly those that suffer from dry mouth." Links https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

253 Ultrasonic Testing - The Ultimate Date Night With Noel Paschke, RDH Nov 11, 2020

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Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues A Tale of Two Hygienists' latest series on the selection, use and maintenance of dental instrumentation. This week's discussion shines a light on ultrasonic technology, featuring a guest who's such an expert on the topic that she makes sure the rest of the industry stays informed.

Noel Paschke, RDH, is the former director of education for multiple ultrasonics manufacturers and as of this year is the founder and president of Ultrasonics Plus, which provides resources to dental practices to make the most of this technology. Based in Missoula, MT, Noel wants to create clarity, confidence and clinical excellence in the area of ultrasonics.

In this episode, Noel discusses why the pandemic provided the industry with a necessary shake-up, speculates on the future of dental software, and delves into how cultural differences across the same profession can shape office culture.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 16:14

- Noel explains why she lives by the mantra of "what if?"

- Why the COVID pandemic is a much-needed "wake-up call" for the industry.

- The reason Noel is excited about artificial intelligence being incorporated into dental software programs.

- The key difference between American and Canadian hygienists.

- Noel lays out her step-by-step "multilayer" approach to ultrasonic therapy and compares and contrasts her technique with Michelle's.

QUOTES:

"We actually have an ultrasonic lab here in our house, so sometimes date night is doing ultrasonics."

"The 'prophy princess' days I think are numbered."

"This is not 'pick and polish.' This is being a healthcare provider."

"We are not treating the appointment book; we are treating a complex person."

"Congratulations to companies that are forward-thinking and trying to create products for us to keep us safe and to keep our patients safe."

LINKS:

Ultrasonics Plus - https://ultrasonicsplus.com/

Noel's email - noel@UltrasonicsPlus.com

THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimer below as it might not count for your state.

Go here to take the test and get your CE Credit!

A Tale of Two Hygienists homepage - https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/

AToTH on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aTaleOfTwoHygienists/

AToTH on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ataleoftwohygienists

AToTH on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/atoth/?originalSubdomain=ca

Fast Facts: Perio Edition "The History of Periodontal Disease Diagnosis " Nov 09, 2020

Show notes

On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through the historical survey of diagnosing periodontal disease.

Quotes:

"These classifications changed the way that we looked at periodontal disease because it integrated various modalities of risk factors associated with these disease processes."

"This allowed the clinician to create a multifaceted approach when identifying a diagnosis and subsequent treatment plan for patients."

"Finally, in 2017, published in 2018, the American Academy of Periodontology created with the World Federation, the staging and grading guidelines as we know them today."

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/

Citations

Armitage, GC (1999) Development of a classification system for periodontal diseases and conditions. Ann Periodontol 1999;4:1-6

Caton, J, Armitage, G, Berglundh, T, et al. A new classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions – Introduction and key changes from the 1999 classification. J Periodontol. 2018; 89( Suppl 1): S1– S8. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.18-0157

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