In this TIPisode Andrew Johnston, RDH talks about taking care of patients that are a part of the foster care … [Read more...] about Oral Care for Foster Care with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
E. coli and Saliva: A Dirty Combination with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week for Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina relates her recent discovery of research related to E. coli and periodontal disease. She also discusses how disgusting some Daycare centers are! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about E. coli and Saliva: A Dirty Combination with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
In this week's episode we bring back the very engaging, incredibly smart An Chih Angela Do to talk to us a little bit about pediatric dental hygiene. We cover lots of topics but I was really interested in what she said about the questions she is asked on social media and how she deals with … [Read more...] about Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we have a combo episode! The first half of this interview is with Melissa Calhoun, RDH to discuss Pregnancy and Oral Health. We are then joined by Joy Lantz, RDH to discuss tongue ties and myofunctional challenges that present in … [Read more...] about 354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition “Fluoride Varnish”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about fluoride varnish highlighting the patient benefits, when it can be used, and which of your patients you can use it on! Tom recommends FluoriMax 2.5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish from Elevate Oral Care. Big Thank You … [Read more...] about Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition “Fluoride Varnish”
TIPisode Do You Have An Appropriate Translator?
On this TIPisode Andrew is joined by The Latina RDH, Amber Lovatos, RDH and fellow host in the A Tale of Two Hygienists Family! Amber and Andrew join us from Voices of Dentistry to highlight a tip regarding our Spanish speaking students, patients, and children of our patients. Episode … [Read more...] about TIPisode Do You Have An Appropriate Translator?
Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a public health concern with high rates of untreated carious lesions among children being a burden for missed school days as well as pain and suffering. Public health dental hygienists are poised to manage the disease burden by providing care and referrals for further … [Read more...] about Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
