For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back Sherri Lukes, who previously appeared on episode 103. Sherri M. Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH, has been a dental hygienist for 38years. She holds advanced degrees in education. She is associate professor emerita, Southern Illinois … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Crest Oral B Bonus Episode 168 (Stannous Fluoride and What It Can Do For Your Patients with Sherri Lukes, RDH)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 167 (HIPAA Violation Considerations with Ann Marie DePalma)
We’re excited to have Ann Marie DePalma, RDH, back on our show again (previously heard on episode 90)! We met up with her at the Yankee Dental Congress in very chilly Boston where we got to talking about how your office can stay on the up and up with technology and health care compliance. The big … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 167 (HIPAA Violation Considerations with Ann Marie DePalma)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 165 (Hygiene Compensation Models with Rachel Wall, RDH, BS)
Following the thread from last week's discussion, we're taking a close look at how hygienists get paid and, most importantly, how they can get paid well. Rachel Wall (who previously appeared on episode 109) was kind enough to stop by again to discuss how compensation can be most efficiently and … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 165 (Hygiene Compensation Models with Rachel Wall, RDH, BS)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 164 (Employee or independent contractor? The 1099 breakdown with Olivia Wann)
We're ecstatic to have dental compliance expert Olivia Wann, RD, JD back on our show again (hear her previously on episode 82)! The founder of Modern Practice Solutions is here to tackle a topic that becomes more and more important to cover the closer we approach tax season: employment … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 164 (Employee or independent contractor? The 1099 breakdown with Olivia Wann)
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)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 159 (Minimally Invasive Dentistry with Dr. John Comisi!)
This week's guest isn't just satisfied with scraping teeth. A master of “practical management,” he aims for such a thorough treatment that his patients won't need to come back as often. John Comisi, DDS, MAGD, is a South Carolina-based dentist and assistant professor at the James B. Edwards … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 159 (Minimally Invasive Dentistry with Dr. John Comisi!)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 158 (Closing the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do with Josefine Wolfe PhD, RDH)
Dr. Josefine Ortiz Wolfe is a registered dental hygienist who writes and educates online and in person as The Informed Hygienist. She was kind to drop by on her way to a lecture in New York, and in this interview she stresses the importance of closing the gap between what professionals know and how … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 158 (Closing the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do with Josefine Wolfe PhD, RDH)