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 – TIPisode with Claire Jeong (September 2019)
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ This week, Claire helps us to remember the important details we need to know when treating patients with diabetes. Check out her website, dentaltoaster.com for more info and other … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Claire Jeong (September 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 184 (Vaping: A Big Deal? With Edie Gibson, RDH)
Vaping is everywhere these days, to the point where it’s difficult to go for a walk without spotting someone puffing from a vape pen of some kind. But while it’s been touted as a healthier alternative to smoking, vaping still presents significant health risks that dental professionals should address … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 184 (Vaping: A Big Deal? With Edie Gibson, RDH)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 179 (Intro to Endo with Dr. T.R Ravenel)
Andrew and Michelle are launching a new mini-series on dental specialty. For this first episode, they aim to give hygienists the knowledge they need to help patients understand the importance and procedures related to endodontics. . Theodore (T.R.) Ravenel, DMD, is an endodontist and the … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 179 (Intro to Endo with Dr. T.R Ravenel)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 177 (Student Focused Presents: Public Health)
Our monthly student roundtable discussion episodes are dedicated to help you navigate the at-times turbulent waters from graduation to full employment in dental hygiene. For this installment, we’re shining a light on hygienists who’ve devoted a significant part of their careers working in the public … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 177 (Student Focused Presents: Public Health)
A Tale of Two Hygienists -Episode 175 (Caries Detection with Technology with Dr. Paresh Shah pt 3 of 4 of the Cariology Series)
It’s part three of four of Andrew and Michelle’s cariology series! As we near the final stretch, this episode’s specific focus is on the tools and methods used to figure out if that little recess is a cavity or something else. Paresh Shah, DMD, has been practicing privately in Winnipeg, Manitoba, … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists -Episode 175 (Caries Detection with Technology with Dr. Paresh Shah pt 3 of 4 of the Cariology Series)
