For this A Tale of Two Hygienists bonus episode we are joined by Linda Hirce, RDH to discuss the benefits of baking soda on your patient’s health! Linda has been active in the Colorado Dental Hygiene Association, leadership and laser instruction with Advanced Dental Hygiene, as well as a professional educator for Arm & Hammer Oral Care. Episode Highlights  Linda’s Background Baking Soda Research and History The Baking Soda Perception Dual Modality Arm & Hammer Toothpaste RDA Brushes CE! Quotes “You don't know what you are doing until you see that tissue flapped open, and you see it’s still there.” “It was Dr. Paul Keyes’ research that led to knowing what bugs did what.” “Having the patient look in that microscope and see things really moving is a powerful tool.” “Baking Soda right out of the box has an RDA of 7." “In 1911 they were selling it [baking soda] in little bags to whiten teeth.” “The baking soda dissolves and reacts into the plaque biofilm raising the pH in the biofilm, disrupting the growth of the bacteria.” “She said, ‘this job is so boring, everyone's teeth are so clean’! I said, ‘they all use Arm & Hammer.’” “Talk to your patients, be that detective, be that educator and be that prescriber." Links Baking Soda CE Course: https://www.oralcarepro.com/the-natural-truth-about-baking-soda-toothpaste Website: oralcarepro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmAndHammerOralCarePro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armandhammeroralcarepro/ Linda’s Email - Lindahirce.rdh@gmail.com The opinions shared in this podcast do not directly reflect the opinions of Church & Dwight.