I have often thought about what it must be like working in a perio practice. From start to finish, patient to clinician to insurance and more... it all must be so different. And what kinds of products do they recommend and what is on their tray? Also, how does the hygienist fit within the team? This … [Read more...] about 444 Perio Hygienist vs General Practice RDH with Dr. Sam Low
What is the most valuable part about working at a DSO for the RDH? Ask The Experts with Val Dangler, RDH
Why are hygienists leaving private practices to go work at a DSO? Join Val Dangler this week as she explains the value RDH's see working for a larger organization. In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills … [Read more...] about What is the most valuable part about working at a DSO for the RDH? Ask The Experts with Val Dangler, RDH
The Many Hats of the RDH with Melissa Calhoun, RDH
RDH's wear so many different hats and we can do so much with our degree and license! This week Melissa Calhoun joins the show to share her journey and how each role helps to keep her engaged and in love with the profession. Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer! Check out what … [Read more...] about The Many Hats of the RDH with Melissa Calhoun, RDH
443 Insurance Fraud Investigations with Kate Murphy, RDH
Have you ever thought about who is on the other side of the claims we submit? Sure we know there is a mysterious person who approves (but mostly denies) our SRP submissions, but what about the person who is in charge of investigating suspicious claims? Kate Murphy joins the episode to tell us what … [Read more...] about 443 Insurance Fraud Investigations with Kate Murphy, RDH
Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
With the handful of local anesthetics at our fingertips, we seem to reach for Lidocaine and Articaine the most. Is one of these better than the other? Tom Viola answers this fast fact! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com … [Read more...] about Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Money Now or Money Later? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Imagine I gave you the option to take $6 million now, or or $1.2 million each year from 2036 until 2060 - which would you take? Join me in this TIPisode as we discuss this very real scenario that happened to one, Bobby Bonilla back in the year 2000. … [Read more...] about Money Now or Money Later? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
442 Dental Implants: What Were You Taught? with Lynn Pencek, RDH
Lynn Pencek joins the program this week to help us get back on track with dental implant basics and dental implant maintenance. We talk about what dentists are taught, what hygienists are taught and so much more. Join us this week! Resources: Her website www.practiceatyourbest.com or email … [Read more...] about 442 Dental Implants: What Were You Taught? with Lynn Pencek, RDH
Is Alcohol a Required Ingredient for Mouthwash To Be Effective? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
I remember the first mouthwash I tried, it was sweet and minty and set my mouth on fire. We then added water to lessen some of the burn but was told that if "it isn't burning, it isn't working." Katrina Sanders joins the show today to give us expert discussion on why alcohols were added in the first … [Read more...] about Is Alcohol a Required Ingredient for Mouthwash To Be Effective? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
