A Tale of Two Hygienists is starting the New Year off with a brand new series focusing on myofunctional therapy, which focuses on the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. To walk us through this complex subject, we have a very special guest accompanying us over the next few … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists Episode: 209 Myofunctional Therapy Series part 1 with Sarah Hornsby
Bullying and Burnout – Bonus Episode
Next stop, vulnerability station! As a kind of New Year’s gift, Andrew and Michelle have wrapped up a special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists! To open the year, they’re getting pretty real by discussing the low points of working as a dental hygienist and dealing with the ins and outs of … [Read more...] about Bullying and Burnout – Bonus Episode
Treating Patients with HIV -Episode 208: Student Roundtable
For the latest student roundtable, A Tale of Two Hygienists has invited on three guests who either work with patients affected by HIV/AIDS or have studied the virus to debunk myths and misconceptions surrounding this epidemic. Daniel Lopez has been a hygienist since 2012; since … [Read more...] about Treating Patients with HIV -Episode 208: Student Roundtable
New Years Resolutions with Dr. Uche Odiatu – TIPisode (December 2019)
Dr. Uche Odiatu is back and here to get you started in 2020! Are you setting a goal or resolution? If so, you need to hear this! Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients … [Read more...] about New Years Resolutions with Dr. Uche Odiatu – TIPisode (December 2019)
Airway Health with Julia Worrall! – Episode 207
Sometimes the real challenge in treating an airway disorder is getting the patient to actually take our advice—which can mean encouraging the other care providers a patient has to speak to them about the problem. This week’s guest believes in not only treating airway disorders within our profession, … [Read more...] about Airway Health with Julia Worrall! – Episode 207
Maintaining Dental Implants with Michelle Strange, RDH – TIPisode: (December 2019)
We are switching it up this week and bringing you a tip from Michelle. She has a huge course on maintaining dental implants in-office and at-home and for some reason hasn't shared that info with you guys. This week she has some tips on how to assess a dental implant and when you should scale … [Read more...] about Maintaining Dental Implants with Michelle Strange, RDH – TIPisode: (December 2019)
Oral Bacteria and Alzheimers with Anne O. Rice – 206
While you might not see the connection at first, there is a connection between poor oral health, poor sleep, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. To interview this week’s guest about the subject, Michelle is joined by the similarly named Machell Hudson, who co-hosts the Reflection … [Read more...] about Oral Bacteria and Alzheimers with Anne O. Rice – 206
Ultrasonic Bath with Noel Kelsch – TIPisode (December 2019)
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. The ultrasonic bath is more important in the sterilization process than you may have given it credit for. Noel breaks down how it works, how we monitor, and why hand scrubbing instruments is not advised. Send in your infection control … [Read more...] about Ultrasonic Bath with Noel Kelsch – TIPisode (December 2019)