411 Should Work Be Fun? Establishing Workplace Culture with Cara Reck, RDH and Shannon Campbell

Why Are You Still Doing That? An RDH RANT Takeover!: Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end!... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

30 min listen

437 What Does a Next Level Hygienist Look Like? with JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH: What is the responsibility of the dental hygienist in this very changed world? Just 15 years ago the landscape looked very different and the role and scope of the hygienist was leveraged to the fullest. What has changed and how can research be the key... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

36 min listen

Everyone Has High Blood Pressure, How Important Is It to Evaluate? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH: Our patients are so silly. Many of them think that just because the are on blood pressure meds, they no longer have "high blood pressure"... meaning they think they have no more risk. Machell joins the show to talk to us about what we can be doing and... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

Choices with Lacy Walker, RDH: Lacy Walker has had some experiences in life and each point she had to make a choice... choices that shaped who she became today. And we have choices, choices that impact ourselves and others, choices that shape how others think and act. Join us on... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

9 min listen

436 Out of the Op and Into the Hospital with Katharine Martinez, RDH: Have you ever wondered what else you can do with your license? When the comment comes up in the forums its always sales or education related... but how about you create your own pathway? That is exactly what Katharine Martinez did and she wants to... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

32 min listen

Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH: DSOs have a reputation for using more fluoride therapy on patients than private practice, why is this the case? In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - Message Val for... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

4 min listen

Do You Have a Non-Compete? with Sebastian Green-Duncan!: Sebastian Green-Duncan joins the podcast to talk about what it means for the dental professional with the new FTC ruling to ban non-compete clauses. While not very common among dental hygienists, this definitely could impact the offices you all work... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

11 min listen

435 Having a Growth Mindset with Dave Henrichsen, RDH: You did it! You've finished your pre-reqs, you got into school, you finished school, you got the job, you got the house, you got the personal life stuff you wanted.... now what? Unfortunately many of us think on the small scale. Dave Henrichsen... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

38 min listen

Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol: Our patients present with different symptoms. Sometimes we catch them during a particularly acute episode of dry mouth and sometimes we don't... but what about all the times in between? Should we tailor our care based on the severity of xerostomia?... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

4 min listen

Take Back Your Lunch Break with Erika Flateau, RDH: What is happening with everyone working through their lunches... and not by choice? Things have got to change! Join Erika Flateau on today's TIPisode to learn about ways to create more time for our breaks. Resources: renewconsultingservices.com by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

10 min listen

434 I Can't Do This Anymore with Heather McGuire, RDH: We talk ourselves out of amazing opportunities in life... for lots of different reasons but we really don't have to. Whether its overcoming a fear, working through uncertainty, having thoughts and notions that block your ability to concentrate, or... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

41 min listen

Brush First or Floss First? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH: The age old question asked by patients far and wide... Should we floss first then brush or brush first then floss? Does it even matter? Katrina Sanders has the answer! Resources: More Fast Facts: Katrina Sanders Website: Katrina... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

6 min listen

ADA Code Committee Meeting: What Actually Happens? with Kathy Forbes, RDH: This week's TIPisode features a conversation with Kathy Forbes in which we discuss codes, how we get new codes for services, and how the definitions of codes get changed. If you want to be a part of the code group, be sure to join the Facebook group... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

15 min listen

Own Your Own Dental Hygiene Practice with Dr. Adam Altdorfer: Have you ever thought about owning your own practice? Calling your own shots, being your own boss, working the hours you want? Colorado may have what you are looking for! In this conversation with Dr. Adam Altdorfer we explore a pathway they have... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

34 min listen

Wear the Da*n Glasses! Ask the Expert with Andrew Johnston, RDH: Why are so many patients not wearing glasses for their dental appointments? Is it our fault or theirs? In this episode we give you the definitive answer to the question, "Do our patients need to be wearing eye protection?" This is a great episode to... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

Red Flags In Job Searches - RDH Rant Takeover!: It seems like everyone is looking for a new job or taking on an extra part-time gig so Anna, Lizz, and Heather focused this episode on the red flags that come along with that search. What are some red flags you see in interviews or job postings?... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

49 min listen

432 Mindset Matters with Trish Keena, RDH and Heather McGuire, RDH: Have you ever been around two fellow hygienists and the conversations just flow? That's what it felt like in this weeks discussion with Trish and Heather. Both are experts in their field, both highly capable, both leaders, and both are down to earth... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

42 min listen

How Does Xerostomia Raise the Risk for Systemic Disease? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover: We know the effects of Xerostomia on the oral environment but what about beyond the mouth? How does that change the risk for systemic diseases? Machell Hudson-Hoover is here to answer this! Machell@rdhhealth by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

What To Do With a Failed Water Test with Andrew Nobilini: Andrew Nobilini joins the podcast today to talk about what an office should do if they fail a water test… and it’s pretty simple. Sometimes we get so caught up in the failure that we are paralyzed into inaction, that does not need to be the case... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

8 min listen

Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH: RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

29 min listen

Will a DSO Make Me Do Oral Cancer Screenings? Ask The Experts with Valerie Dangler, RDH: Are there big differences in expectations in private practice vs DSO when it comes to oral cancer screenings? Listen in as Valerie Dangler explains what she has seen in her experience working in DSOs. In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

4 min listen

Botox with Katie Barrer, RDH: Katie Barrer joines us this week as we talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry… BOTOX. Hygienists around the USA are clamoring for the opportunity to add this to the scope of practice. Listen as we discover this world with leading expert,... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

11 min listen

430 International Travel and Dental Trip Prep with Brittany Duncan and Andrew Johnston: Rounding out our RDH's abroad series, Andrew brings on honorary RDH for a day, Brittany Duncan, to chat about all things travels. Later in the episode Brittany turns the tables and quizzes Andrew on the upcoming inaugural dental trip to the... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

48 min listen

Articaine for Mandibular Blocks, is it okay? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!: Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Our partners on this episode... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston: Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

15 min listen

429 American RDH Working in Switzerland with Claudia Walder: Claudia Walder is different. She is confident and driven but also has the ability to embrace whimsy. When given the opportunity to work abroad in Switzerland, she jumped at the chance. Switzerland brought her new opportunities professionally and in... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

33 min listen

Keys To Effective Oral Cancer Screening - Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH: Oral cancer is the cancer of our profession so join Katrina Sanders this week as we walk through some important keys to effective oral cancer screenings! Resource: More Fast Facts: Katrina Sanders Website: Katrina Sanders... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

9 min listen

RDH RANT is Burning Out: An RDH RANT Takeover!: Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode about bbbburn out. With a study reporting that up to 35% of hygienists looking to leave the profession, we got some work to do. Join them for this super interesting conversation. RDH Rant: by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

46 min listen

428 Hygiene On a Base In Germany with Lacy Walker, RDH: Have you ever wandered what it would be like to just sell everything, move over seas, and start a new life knowing you had a dentistry as your safety net? Well that is pretty close to what Lacy Walker did and we talk a little bit about that in this... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

22 min listen

What Are The Effects of Alcohol for Oral/Systemic? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover: Alcohol is a central line in the fabric of our society, whether we want to admit it or not. Outside of the commonly known talking points, what else can we talk about with our patients when it comes to alcohol? Machell Hudson-Hoover dives deep into... by A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

5 min listen

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