Our bodies are amazing in their perfect form, we have teeth to chew and grind, enzymes in our saliva that begin breaking foods down, and from there, the digestive tract in its own beautiful functionality. But what happens when we get disease, when we lose teeth or experience hypo-salivation? What … [Read more...] about The Oral-Gut Axis, A Novel Association – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Quality Infection Prevention with India Chance, RDH **Bonus**
Welcome back everyone to a special bonus episode with one of our favorite returning guests, India Chance. In this episode we talk about lots of things but really dig in with personal protective items. India is great at explaining the why of what we need to be doing. Special thanks to our partner for … [Read more...] about Quality Infection Prevention with India Chance, RDH **Bonus**
Introducing Hygiene Elevated Podcast with Joffree Bunleang, RDH
We are excited that more and more podcasters are coming to play in the sandbox with us! Let us introduce Hygiene Elevated where the hosts, Joffree Bunleang and Amanda Hale “explore the latest trends, share practical tips, and engage in thought-provoking discussions that will elevate your dental … [Read more...] about Introducing Hygiene Elevated Podcast with Joffree Bunleang, RDH
405 Local Anesthesia Is Not Scary with Tom Viola and Misty Mattingly, RDH
What is the deal with dental boards being so scared of dental hygienists giving local anesthesia? We brought on pharmacology expert, Tom Viola and dental board member, Misty Mattingly to discuss the risks and rewards for writing this into state legislation. In this episode, we discuss: … [Read more...] about 405 Local Anesthesia Is Not Scary with Tom Viola and Misty Mattingly, RDH
Can My Dog Give Me Periodontal Disease? – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Dogs can experience a range of signs and symptoms for periodontitis just like humans. By the age 3, 50-75% of dogs are estimated to have perio disease. As we know, periodontal disease is infectious for susceptible people.. so can we get perio from our pets? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Can My Dog Give Me Periodontal Disease? – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Not All Instruments Are Created Equally with Dr. Emily Boge **Bonus**
In this episode we have on Dr. Emily Boge speaking on behalf of Young Innovations, and this was one of those that we recorded at RDH Under One Roof. We talk about lots of things, instruments and instrumentation, how listening to the students helps her and the team she works with at the college make … [Read more...] about Not All Instruments Are Created Equally with Dr. Emily Boge **Bonus**
TIPisode: Hand and Wrist Fatigue
In this TIPisode you will learn several things you can do to treat and prevent hand and wrist fatigue, a continued issue amongst dental professionals everywhere! www.ultradent.com https://www.ultradent.com/products/categories/prevent-hygiene/prophylaxis/ultrapro-tx-cordless-hygiene-handpiece … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Hand and Wrist Fatigue
404 Chinese Tongue Diagnosis with Lani McBeth, RDH
What can the tongue tell us? Chinese medicine has been using the tongue for centuries to help determine the health of different parts of our bodies. They use shape, texture, color, consistency, dryness, fissures, and so much more on different parts of the tongue that correlates with different organs … [Read more...] about 404 Chinese Tongue Diagnosis with Lani McBeth, RDH