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
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 Noel Kelsch, RDH (August 2019)
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Can you use low volume and high volume at the same time? Can you drape your suction on the light handle? Learn these details and more this week with Noel! Send in your infection control questions! Noel would love to answer them for … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Noel Kelsch, RDH (August 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 189 (Martinis and Menopause with Kelli Swanson Jaecks)
Menopause, that inevitable middle-aged milestone, can actually negatively impact oral health, which is pertinent not only to our patients but to mental dental professionals as well. To this end, we’ve invited on Kelli Jaecks, a dental hygienist based in Oregon as well as a professional speaker and … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 189 (Martinis and Menopause with Kelli Swanson Jaecks)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 188 (Diabetes and Treatment Consideration with Stacey Simms)
Nearly 30 million people across the United States are diagnosed with diabetes, and many of them will find themselves in your care as a dental professional. People struggling with diabetes are at higher risk for certain oral health issues such as tooth decay and gum disease, so it’s important to know … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 188 (Diabetes and Treatment Consideration with Stacey Simms)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 163 (Hygienists are doing it wrong! with Dr. Tarun Agarwal)
As you can tell from the background chatter, The Voices of Dentistry conference was a blast, and it was made even better by this episode’s guest: a dentist with strong feelings about, well..... everything! We will be at Voices of Dentistry again next year so check out the website … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 163 (Hygienists are doing it wrong! with Dr. Tarun Agarwal)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 162 (A Quick Look at the New Periodontal Classification with Susan Wingrove!)
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back Susan Wingrove, who previously appeared on episode 21. Susan is a registered dental hygienist, speaker, published author and CEO of Wingrove Dynamics, specializing in dental implants and instrument design. She has taken the … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 162 (A Quick Look at the New Periodontal Classification with Susan Wingrove!)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 160 (Lifestyle Habits For a Healthier Patient with Dr. Uche Odiatu)
If you enjoyed hearing from Uche Odiatu on our recent TIPisode, then you'll be pumped to know that we recorded an even longer episode with him following the Yankee Dental Congress in Boston! Uche Odiatu is a Dentist, certified personal trainer, author, speaker and wellness expert. He strongly … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 160 (Lifestyle Habits For a Healthier Patient with Dr. Uche Odiatu)
