This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM, Amber Auger, RDH. Amber talks to us about how to move the long term prophy patient into treatment for periodontal disease.  Episode Highlights Fear Ownership in your own oral health pH assessment Salivary Diagnostic Testing Solutions to add to your protocol  Tri Plaque ID Gel from GC America Example patient conversation   Quotes  “If the pH is acidic those periodontal pathogens are going to thrive.”    “For me personally I think it is time to revolutionize how we are treating our patients non surgically.”    “If we are not identifying the pathogens are we doing a great service for our patients? My opinion is no.”    “I want to identify it, and eliminate it.”    “This product timestamps it, it shows us, and the patient mature plaque, and acidic areas.”    “We want to eliminate any risk factor that raises a patient's risk of periodontal disease.”      Links https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/GC_Tri_Plaque_ID/  http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com   Amber Auger: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/