What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it, and who decides what it is? In this episode, Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a … [Read more...] about Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Disclosing Tablets Aren’t Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this short episode we shoot our shot to convince hygienists to start disclosing all patients. We talk about 3 key reasons and hopefully open up the door a little bit for change. Dentistry has been preaching that disclosing is for children, we aim to change that … [Read more...] about Disclosing Tablets Aren’t Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH
DSOs have a reputation for using more fluoride therapy on patients than private practice, why is this the case? In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com Message Val for all of your DSO … [Read more...] about Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH
431 Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH
RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we need someone in our field to demonstrate, to walk … [Read more...] about 431 Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH
Treating The “Mature” Adult with Dr. Bill Paveletz **Bonus**
This is a bonus episode featuring Dr. Bill Paveletz in partnership with VOCO and we talk about the many issues we see in our elderly patients. The points he makes about dry mouth, recession, and other issues hold true for many of our patients regardless of their age so his advice will ring true for … [Read more...] about Treating The “Mature” Adult with Dr. Bill Paveletz **Bonus**
386 Conversation on Caries with Dr. Kim Kutsch
Dr. Kim Kutsch is one of the leading minds on cariology and prevention and that is the focus for this episode. He recognizes that everyone needs tailored care based on their specific risk factors. He is also a huge advocate for patient education and for hygienists. Give this episode a listen and … [Read more...] about 386 Conversation on Caries with Dr. Kim Kutsch
“Dental Implant Implications & Indications” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about why it's important for us to not only look at an indication, but the implications for why a dental implant would need to be placed in a dental patient's mouth. Quotes: “I think many of us in the dental … [Read more...] about “Dental Implant Implications & Indications” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
