We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis … [Read more...] about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
380 The Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist Relationship with Veronica Blea, EDDA
In this episode we welcome in Veronica Blea, EDDA who has an expanded duties dental assistant background but has made a shift into more of a training and education role. We sit down to talk about the strained relationship that is the dental hygienist/dental assistant relationship. Give this a … [Read more...] about 380 The Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist Relationship with Veronica Blea, EDDA
Quicker Appointments (Prep, Tray Set Up, Radiographs, Perio Charting) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this TIPisode we tackle the issue of time management as Andrew Johnston, RDH give his pointers for Prep, Tray Set-up, Radiographs, and Perio Charting. Like many things, it will take practice and repetition before these tips become habits but give it a real … [Read more...] about Quicker Appointments (Prep, Tray Set Up, Radiographs, Perio Charting) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
375 Substance Abuse Communication with Your Patient with Dr. Ronni Brown DDS, MPH
In this fascinating episode we tackle the hard conversations clinicians must have with patients with substance abuse conditions. Dr. Ronni Brown returns to help us learn how to create a gameplan for excellent communication in sometimes extraordinary … [Read more...] about 375 Substance Abuse Communication with Your Patient with Dr. Ronni Brown DDS, MPH
TIPisode Co-Diagnosing with Erika Flateau, RDH
On this TIPisode we are joined by return guest Erika Flateau, RDH, about co-diagnosing and how to implement this practice with your doctor/s. Consider setting up a co-diagnosing system in 2023 for improved efficiency and comprehensive … [Read more...] about TIPisode Co-Diagnosing with Erika Flateau, RDH
TIPisode: The Debridement Dilemma – Your Coding Questions Answered
How do you use the debridement code? Are you operating under an old-school train of thought? Join Andrew and Erika Flateau, RDH, to discuss codes and how Andrew and Erica use them in the clinic. They dive into debridement codes, D4346, and communicating with patients about the procedures you … [Read more...] about TIPisode: The Debridement Dilemma – Your Coding Questions Answered
The Good: RDH Rant Takeover
Join us for another RDH Rant take over episode! We are joined by Anna Sventora, Heather Kirby and Lizz Bortolotti to talk about all of the GOOD, and there is a lot of it, that comes from RDH Rant. Episode Highlights - How RDH Rant Gives Back - Stories from Rant that give us the … [Read more...] about The Good: RDH Rant Takeover
343 Leadership Roundtable: Part 2 with Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in a roundtable format by Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH to discuss being a strong leader in running your business. There was so much great conversation in this episode that we decided to make it 2! This is part 2 of … [Read more...] about 343 Leadership Roundtable: Part 2 with Sarah Thiel, RDH and Josey Sewell, RDH
