A Tale of Two Hygienists is happy to bring its listeners a new series on the business side of dental hygiene, something not every hygienist is familiar with but certainly has a massive impact on how effectively we’re able to treat patients. This week’s guest Josey Sewell, actually … [Read more...] about Metrics Matter with Josey Sewell, RDH – Episode 201
Connecting through Teledentistry – A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 199
Andrew and Michelle’s trip to RDH Under One Roof actually allowed them to pack a bunch of RDHs (and a dentist!) under one roof to record this episode. The subject at hand is teledentistry, where technology allows dental professionals to examine and diagnose individuals who may not be able to make it … [Read more...] about Connecting through Teledentistry – A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 199
Dental Endoscopes – Episode 198
Periodontal surgery can be essential in treating oral disease that goes below the gumline, but the very thought of going through such a procedure puts off patients who would greatly benefit from it. Luckily, Michelle and Lacy were able to chat with two hygienists who have firsthand experience with a … [Read more...] about Dental Endoscopes – Episode 198
Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani – Episode 197 Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani
This week’s A Tale of Two Hygienists is a heavier episode dealing with personal loss and worldwide turmoil, but it also offers a glimpse into a very necessary side of dentistry and examines a major issue affecting our world today. Sakher Alqahtani is a forensic and pediatric dentist who … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani – Episode 197 Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 194 Infection Control Compliance with Toothcop Duane Tinker
It’s come to this: the final installment in A Tale of Two Hygienists’ infection control series. To close things off, we’ve brought on a former law enforcement officer who can speak with authority about both the safety and legal ramifications of an unsanitary dental office. Duane Tinker is the CEO … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 194 Infection Control Compliance with Toothcop Duane Tinker
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 193 Bloodborne Pathogens with Kim Laudenslager
As Andrew and Michelle continue their infection control series, they really want to focus on bloodborne pathogens—basically any disease or infection that can be transmitted via blood and other bodily fluids. Since hygienists and dentists work in VERY close proximity to their patients’ saliva, it’s … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 193 Bloodborne Pathogens with Kim Laudenslager
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 192 OSAP: The Best Kept Secret in Infection Control with Michelle Lee
Andrew and Michelle recently discussed infection and contagion control at length with their last trio of roundtable guests, one of who was kind enough to return and chat further about an organization that makes patient safety in the office a top priority. Michelle Lee is the executive director of … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 192 OSAP: The Best Kept Secret in Infection Control with Michelle Lee
A Tale of Two Hygienists Episode 190 (Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Two Rare Mama Bears Podcast Hosts Megan and Matty)
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) is an inherited disease that atrophies skeletal muscles and results in poor development of motor skills and other modes of movement. While dental hygienists obviously don’t treat CMD, they will nevertheless likely encounter patients who live with the disorder and … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists Episode 190 (Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Two Rare Mama Bears Podcast Hosts Megan and Matty)
