We join Dr. Avi Weisfogel on the episode today to talk about how to empower hygienists to live up to the top of their scope of practice and practice in sleep dentistry. Through the Dental Hygiene Academy of Sleep, hygienists can: - Educate their patients on the symptoms and effects of obstructive … [Read more...] about Learn, Love, and Teach Sleep with Dr. Avi Weisfogel **Bonus**
Evaluating Office Culture: Signs to Look for When Searching for the Perfect Fit with Teresa Duncan
In this episode Teresa Duncan helps us learn how to evaluate the culture of the office. There are definitely signs to know if your office is the right place for you! Key Takeaways Managers appreciate someone who evaluates the office too! Take a look at how employees communicate with each … [Read more...] about Evaluating Office Culture: Signs to Look for When Searching for the Perfect Fit with Teresa Duncan
397 The Big C: Talking Colon Cancer with Brooke Crouch, RDH
Really this episode should be titled "The Big C Squared" (sorry don't know how to do a superscript there) because we are talking about Colon Cancer with our guest Brooke Crouch, RDH. In this episode we talk about the journey she and her family have been going through this year since the diagnosis … [Read more...] about 397 The Big C: Talking Colon Cancer with Brooke Crouch, RDH
Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Over 1000 participants during the years 1968-2007, a study was conducted to measure periodontitis and mortality. Every 20% that we lose alveolar bone, there is a 14% increased risk to mortality. How hard are we fighting the good fight to prevent boneloss? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
396 Working Abroad – Oman with Tricia Husbands, RDH
In this episode we welcome Tricia Husbands, RDH to the podcast. This is her first time on the show and she relates her experiences working abroad. … [Read more...] about 396 Working Abroad – Oman with Tricia Husbands, RDH
Temping Isn’t Always Temporary with Dr. James Younger **Bonus**
In this episode we welcome back Dr. James Younger to talk about the state of temping. If you are a new grad or new to temping, we also talk about how to prepare, what kinds of technology you might encounter in the offices and how many hygienists are moving into temping full-time! This was … [Read more...] about Temping Isn’t Always Temporary with Dr. James Younger **Bonus**
395 Hygienists are Versatile with Val Dangler, BSDH, RDH
RDH's are awesome! Val Dangler joins the podcast today to show some of the cool things that hygienists can do. We follow her journey through the dental field and hear her describe the importance of continuous learning, mentoring, and being open to new ideas. Resources: Instagram - … [Read more...] about 395 Hygienists are Versatile with Val Dangler, BSDH, RDH
Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Katrina Sanders is back with another exceptional study showing that, all other parameters being equal, patients with Parkinson's Disease present with significant more disease and risk of disease than their counterparts without Parkinson's Disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
