A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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TIPisode What You Need To Know About Getting Published Nov 06, 2020

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Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. Teresa talks to us about writing, being printed or published, and pitching an editor with what to do, and not to do tips! Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education. Episode Highlights

Being published
LinkedIn articles
What not to do, and what to do

Quotes "Online is just heads and tails better." "Think about what you are really passionate about and good at, because that is what is going to come out in the article." "They are going to be blown away that you checked the media kit, because not a lot of people know about that." "If an editor has to go through there and almost re-write your article, it might not be worth it." "Editors like to have ongoing conversation with you, then you start to become a resource." Links A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com Teresa's Book: http://odysseymgmt.corecommerce.com/Book/ use code TALE for $3 courtesy Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com Chew on This Podcast: https://chewonthisdentalpodcast.libsyn.com

252 Student Focused Presents: The Value Of Choosing And Maintaining Your Instruments Nov 04, 2020

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It's A Tale of Two Hygienists' monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Kicking off this month's topic, Michelle spoke to a trio of hygienists about how they use and maintain their instruments.

Lory Laughter is an assistant professor and the dental hygiene program director at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Lisa Bahr is the program director and a Level 1 facilitator at Waukesha County Technical College with a passion for public health. Dr. Joy Void-Holmes is program director at Fortis College in Landover, MD and specializes in preventative investigative technology.

In this episode, our guests explain how the COVID paradigm shift has allowed us to focus on what's important, discuss why you should have a "construction worker's mentality" when maintaining your instruments, and delve into the tradeoffs of using sharpen-free tools.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 4:00Ad timestamp: 31:28.50

- The guests check the industry's pulse when it comes to instrumentation.

- What is the best way to teach hygiene students about instrumentation—and how they can expand their knowledge beyond school?

- Discussing how often instruments should be sharpened, and which tools and techniques you should use.

- Why using a sharpen-free instrument requires that you alter your techniques.

- The trio weighs in on their favorite advanced fulcrums.

QUOTES:

"We are really focused on production, production, production, which is not a bad thing, but I don't think that you should be compromising patient care for it."

"Don't be afraid to pick up an instrument and try it!"

"The best instrument for you is the one that feels best in your hand."

"I think your instruments are like your best high heels: you're not sharing those."

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!

LINKS:

Joy's homepage - https://www.drjoyrdh.com/

Joy's email - info@drjoyrdh.com

Lory's homepage - http://lorylaughter.com/

Lory's email - lorylaughter@aol.com

Lisa's email - lbahr@wctc.edu

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Fast Facts: Perio Edition "Diseases of the Periodontium" Nov 02, 2020

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On this week's episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through a broad definition of diseases of the periodontium.

Quotes:

"I absolutely love this definition because it clarifies the fact that diseases of the periodontium begin with biofilm. However, it results in subsequent inflammatory and destructive components initiated by the host response."

"Periodontal disease is not simply a disease associated with biofilm."

"Now, more than ever, it's our opportunity to take a look at what these new definitions mean when it comes to the critical work we do as preventive specialists."

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

AlJehani Y. A. (2014). Risk factors of periodontal disease: review of the literature. International journal of dentistry, 2014, 182513. doi:10.1155/2014/182513

Yost, S., Duran-Pinedo, A.E., Teles, R. et al. Functional signatures of oral dysbiosis during periodontitis progression revealed by microbial metatranscriptome analysis. GenomeMed 7, 27 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-015-0153-3

Tonetti, MS, Greenwell, H, Kornman, KS. Staging and grading of periodontitis: Framework and proposal of a new classification and case definition. J Periodontol. 2018; 89( Suppl 1): S159– S172. https://doi.org/10.1002/JPER.18-0006

TIPisode Stop Drowning Your Patient Oct 30, 2020

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are sharing a conversation between Rolando Mia, Dr. Thomas Hirsch and Laura Murphy, RDH about what Dr. Hirsch and Laura love about the Isolite System from Zyris! Episode Highlights

Don't be afraid
Quadrant dentistry
Benefits to clinician and patient
Mouthpiece sizing

Quotes "I feel much more confident with using it during this time, with the aerosols." "Tell your patients about it, explain why you are using it, show it to them, because they are not used to it either." "It affords me a level of confidence with my safety and my patients safety in the era of Covid-19." "It gives me more time to use my mirror, and makes it easier to visualize all the aspects of the tooth." "It makes it a lot more sanitary and comfortable for the patient." "It helps my hygiene appointments go more smoothly, and the patients like it because they don't need to worry about the water pooling." Links Learn more about Isolite: http://zyr.is/atoths More TIPisodes: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/tipisodes/

251 Clinicians Have Marketing Superpowers with Minal Sampat, RDH Oct 28, 2020

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Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists wraps up this month's series on career advancement with a discussion about how you can effectively market for your practice: not just by looking at the raw numbers, but also by spending your time with patients and hearing them out.

Throughout her career, Minal Sampat has worked on both the marketing and hands-on sides of dental hygiene, and as a result she understands how these two sides can work in harmony. She is also a speaker, author, and the president of both her own company and Growth Management Marketing, LLC.

In this episode, Minal discusses the key to marketing success, explains how you can make the most of your unique skills both in and outside of your practice, and impresses the importance of proofreading.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 16:00

- Minal describes her journey from marketing to dental hygiene and then back again.

- The epiphany that allowed Minal to realize the practical limits of marketing, and how clinical care providers have a "superpower."

- Honing the skill or skills that will allow you to get an edge in your practice.

- Minal discusses The Typo Incident and how she dealt with it.

- Why it's vital for hygienists—especially female ones—to build each other up.

QUOTES:

"If I was not a clinical care provider, there was no way to truly connect with the patient base in marketing."

"When you devalue who you are as a healthcare provider then so will your patients."

"I don't think there's such a thing as a bad experience; I think it's just experience."

"Whatever you enjoy doing... you can make that into a career."

"If you think you want to do something, you are already born with the power to do so."

LINKS:

Minal's homepage - https://minalsampat.com/

Minal on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minalsampatllc/

Why Your Marketing is Killing Your Business - https://www.amazon.com/Why-Your-Marketing-Killing-Business/dp/1734249803/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MW6VDN37B311&dchild=1&keywords=minal+sampat&qid=1603465255&s=books&sprefix=minal+sam%2Caps%2C177&sr=1-1

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

TIPisode Products And Indications With Andrea Wiseman, RDH Oct 23, 2020

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH to talk to us about fluoride, remineralization and antimicrobial products, highlighting when they should be used for each indication.

Episode Highlights

Dose response
Over the counters, and who should use them

Quotes

"Always remember to look at the ingredients, and look at the actives"

"Tartar control products are designed to stop mineralization of plaque into calculus; This is the same remineralization process that repairs de-mineralization areas, if you stop one process, you stop the other"

"Read those labels well"

"This is a catch 22 because if the patient brushed well in the first place they wouldn't need stannous"

"Is the patient at risk for caries only? Or Caries, Gingivitis, and Perio?"

"Chlorhexidine stays present in the mouth for 8-12 hours killing bacteria"

Links

Patient Centered Communication Video Series: http://www.elevateoralcare.com/elevatingcare

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

250 Is Entrepreneurship Right For You? With Jasmin Haley, RDH Oct 21, 2020

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Please Leave a Review! As A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on career advancement, Michelle had the pleasure of speaking to one of this show's repeat guests on the topic of entrepreneurship and carving out a career on your own terms.

Jasmin Haley is a dental hygienist, business strategist, speaker, and the CEO of Beyond the Prophy. She works to empower dental hygienists and professional women alike. Jasmin is also one of the hosts for the MOMgienists podcast and used to host the Beyond the Prophy podcast as well.

In this episode, Jasmin pitches listeners on how much wiggle room an entrepreneurial career can provide, helps you figure out whether or not being an entrepreneur is right for you, and discusses which value she treasures the most.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 13:43

- How entrepreneurship provides you with the flexibility to allow you to work on your own terms.

- Why entrepreneurship isn't for everybody, and what questions you should ask yourself if you're considering going down that path.

- The reason there's no selfishness in putting yourself first.

- How can you tell that it's time for you to move on from your job?

- The important distinction between rules and principles.

- The two assessments you should take to figure out your strength.

QUOTES:

"When it comes to entrepreneurship, it's not an either/or. This is whatever journey you want it to be."

"You have to define what success means to you."

"You need to be very intentional about taking the time to take care of yourself."

"Every second you sit not pursuing that goal, you're wasting precious time to build brand visibility."

LINKS:

Jasmin's homepage - https://www.jasminhaley.com/

Jasmin on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/itsjasminhaley/

Jasmin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsjasminhaley/

Beyond the Prophy podcast archive - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-prophy/id1271232720

Kolbe assessment - https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/

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

TIPisode GC America Has Revolutionized Sealants Oct 16, 2020

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr.Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about sealants, and why she exclusively uses Glass Ionomer Sealants from GC America. Episode Highlights

Resin Based Sealants - The Cons
Glass Ionomer Sealants - Revolutionized Sealants

Quotes "Resin is touted as being so strong and wear resistant, but it is basically just plastic, there is no other redeeming quality to the material other than providing a physical barrier" "Retention of the Glass Ionomer Sealant is not necessary for caries prevention" "This basically blew my mind" "The material actually acts as a fluoride reservoir and releases and recharges with fluoride" "My practice made the switch to Glass Ionomer Sealants, exclusively using GC America's Fuji Triage Sealant and we have never looked back" "We can get these sealants on basically anyone" "The procedure is so quick and simple we typically do it right at the appointment" "We can usually get all 4 first permanent molars done on one capsule of Fuji Triage in under 5 minutes, it's awesome!" "If you are not using Glass Ionomer Sealants yet, now is the time to make the switch, you will not regret it" Links Dr. MacLean Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJ6qgHP6JxaIqmSe3HSLmQ GC Glass Ionomer Products https://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/GC_Fuji_II/ http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com

249 DeW You Want To Be An Entrepreneur In Your Clinic? With Anne Duffy, RDH Oct 14, 2020

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Please Leave a Review! A Tale of Two Hygienists' newest series has Andrew and Michelle reaching out to professionals throughout the dental field to discuss the most effective way to advance your dental career.

Anne Duffy has been a practicing dental hygienist for 46 years and

is the owner, editor and publisher of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine as well as its counterpart, DeW.Life. The latter publication serves as a lifestyle magazine for women working in the dental industry.

In this episode, Anne explains who Dental Entrepreneur Woman is for, examines the traits of successful leaders, and discusses ways of avoiding a "scarcity mentality" amongst women.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Interview starts: 19:39

- Anne delves into the journey she's taken through dentistry and discusses her "Eric Brokovich moment."

- On returning to the office during the pandemic and why Anne prefers working half days at the moment.

- Why you shouldn't quit your day job and go straight into entrepreneurism.

- How working at home is giving everyone "a taste" of what it's like to be an entrepreneur.

- Where Anne thinks a lot of burnout comes from.

- Looking at the wide variety of resources available to female entrepreneurs in the dental field.

QUOTES:

"It's not really, necessarily, just for entrepreneurial women in dentistry, it's for all women, because I know you're spinning quite a few plates and I think all women do that very gracefully."

"That's what we're doing: highlight, inspire, empower and connect."

"When you're an entrepreneur, you honestly get paid what you're worth.

"You don't have to wear all the hats when you start your own business."

LINKS:

2021 Content Form: https://forms.gle/Kuj2Ckef4Hq9tb737

Dental Entrepreneur Woman - https://www.dew.life/

DeW Life Retreats - https://www.dewliferetreats.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

TIPisode Early Caries Detection Made Easy with Ortek-ECD Oct 09, 2020

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This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are excited to talk to you about the new ECD Unit from Ortek Therapeutics. This device helps to detect early caries, without invasive procedures by measuring the conductivity of enamel! Episode Highlights

How ECD Works
Early Detection
The Science

Quotes "We know dental caries remains the most common disease in the world in both children and adults!" "Electrically enamel is a good insulator" "The higher the number, the more concern I have" "It is super fast and easy to use, small, compact" "The patient feels no sensation" Links https://ecddetect.com https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://www.basicbites.com/professional/ https://ecddetect.com

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