Chicago Midwinter is approaching this February and in this episode I catch up with Dr. Denise Hale to talk about what their big plans are for the meeting. Be sure to come and see the keynote speaker, award winning chef Grant Achatz as he tells his story of diagnosis and overcoming stage IV tongue … [Read more...] about Chicago Midwinter 2025 Preview with Dr. Denise Hale!
465 How Might The Next Trump Administration Impact Dentistry? With Amelia DeStefano!
It is not very often that we have a presidential administration that impacts our dental industry very much. We have largely been insulated from that. This new administration in 2025, however, has made some huge announcements that will have a direct impact on the profession. From the cost of supplies … [Read more...] about 465 How Might The Next Trump Administration Impact Dentistry? With Amelia DeStefano!
Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Has a PCP provided feedback that your patient should NOT have epinephrine in the local anesthesia? It's a complicated issue as epi does so much to improve the efficacy of the anesthetic agents but also helps manage patient pain. In this episode, Tom Viola discusses the ins and outs of using … [Read more...] about Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it, and who decides what it is? In this episode, Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a … [Read more...] about Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
464 The Students’ Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon!
It's unique when students have strong opinions regarding how the profession is progressing, but these 3 students are special. Join Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon in this episode as they talk about, among other things, the ADAs proposal to reduce the faculty to student ratio. The future is bright if we … [Read more...] about 464 The Students’ Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon!
Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
Irrigating with Chlorhexidine has been a gold standard for clinical practice for decades and, in fact, many offices still practice this way. In this episode Katrina Sanders answers the debated question of whether or not we should be practicing this way any longer. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Feeding Your Good Guys with Dr. Mark Burhenne!
What we put in our bodies, matters. What products we use for oral home care matters. Dr. Mark Burhenne joins on the show today to talk about how to evaluate healthier options, what the role of the dental hygienist and other dental professionals should be, and how oral care is key to a bigger picture … [Read more...] about Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Feeding Your Good Guys with Dr. Mark Burhenne!
463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS
In this episode, Annie hosts Lynn Pencek to discuss how to care for our patients with implants. During the discussion she finds that some of the guidance we knew from before... might just be outdated. Give this episode a listen and reach out to Lynn if you have any questions! Resources: Lynn Pencek … [Read more...] about 463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS
