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If time wasn't an issue, if everything was free, if you had the autonomy to practice any way you want... would you practice differently? Amanda Hale and Heather Kenney from the Functional Roots podcast join me today to offer a different than mainstream point of view on the practice of holistic … [Read more...] about 499 The Functional Roots Hygienists with Heather Kenney and Amanda Hale!

Have you had this situation before? You begin your perio chart, can see there is boneloss and find the gingiva to be red, ulcerated, irritated with deep pocketing.... but no calculus. How do you treat this and what do you do?  Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Why Gingiva Looks Diseased But I Do Not Detect Calculus – Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!

Sometimes, we just need to get out of our own way and embrace the new. With advances in technology, our ability to operate more efficiently has never been better. The foundation of what we do is education, and what better way to educate than when a patient can visually see where the problem areas … [Read more...] about 498 Biofilm Is The Enemy, But How Do We Detect It? With Anjuli Avis

Are 5000ppm prescription pastes still a thing or should we be rethinking the formula? In this episode Peter dives into what ingredients they found to be necessary for a Super Paste. Don't let your high risk patients out the door without the protection they need! **In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral … [Read more...] about High Caries Risk Patients? Super Paste to the Rescue!

Misty is back with an amazing opportunity for the entrepreneurial dental hygienists. SmileSip is a new product here in the US and it has clinical benefits for our patients. Give this episode a listen to learn about its benefits and also how you can get involved! Resources: SmileSipUSA.com Listen to … [Read more...] about Introducing SmileSip: Sipsters Wanted!! with Misty Mattingly

This episode, recorded from RDH Under One Roof, is the epitome of commitment. These hygienists have undertaken the almost impossible responsibility that has been left unchecked in the state of Washington for dental hygienists and they are showing what true leadership in advocacy looks like. Join us … [Read more...] about Lobbyist Needed: A Quest For Advocacy with the Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington

This week, pharmacologist Tom Viola gives us the rundown of Ectasy (MDMA) and its potential impact on our patients! Resources: Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media … [Read more...] about Ecstasy (MDMA): A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

Clinicians often do not pay attention to cyber security... thats for the owners and managers, right? Wrong! Cyber criminals have become so sophisticated, they can target anyone in the team and not in the way you think they might. Give this episode a listen with Paul Murphy to find out your role in … [Read more...] about 496 Cyber Criminals Love Dental Offices with Paul Murphy