Continuing A Tale of Two Hygienists’ series on the integration of oral health care into other fields, this week’s guests are two hygienists who act as bridges between the dental world and the medical world. Mary Signorino is both a registered dental hygienist and a registered nurse who … [Read more...] about Dentistry and Medical Care with Mary Signorino and Jamie Freitag-Dooley – Episode 216
Antibiotics in Dentistry with Dr. Tom Viola -TIPisode (February 2020)
Antibiotics use is often a debated topic in our profession and between our profession and specialties like orthopedics. What do the guidelines say? How do we advocate for our patients so we don't create these superbugs because of antibiotic overuse? Dr. Tom Viola is back for another TIPisode on … [Read more...] about Antibiotics in Dentistry with Dr. Tom Viola -TIPisode (February 2020)
Dental Hygiene Integration into the Healthcare System with Laurie Clark and Michelle Gross Panico
A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on how professionals have integrated oral health care with other medical practices in new and innovative ways by speaking with employees of a vital public health organization. Both of this episode’s guests are hygienists based in Phoenix, … [Read more...] about Dental Hygiene Integration into the Healthcare System with Laurie Clark and Michelle Gross Panico
Teledentistry and Telehealth with Eden Ivie RDH and MouthWatch – TIPisode (February 2020)
Teledentistry. You have heard it used, but what does it mean? Telehealth is helping people all over the world, but dentistry has been a bit slower in adopting this type of technology. Eden Ivie, RDH, gives us some definitions and ways that teledentistry could be used. You may be surprised when … [Read more...] about Teledentistry and Telehealth with Eden Ivie RDH and MouthWatch – TIPisode (February 2020)
Geriatric Dentistry with Sonya Dunbar, “The Geriatric Toothfairy” – Episode 214
A Tale of Two Hygienists is launching a series on how professionals and patients integrate dental treatment with other forms of medical care. For this week, Andrew and Michelle have invited a guest who specializes in oral health care for the senior population. Sonya Dunbar has been a … [Read more...] about Geriatric Dentistry with Sonya Dunbar, “The Geriatric Toothfairy” – Episode 214
Saddle Stool with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (February 2020)
Saddle stools are not "one size fits all" and how you sit in them is different than a traditional stool. Cindy Purdy breaks down how to sit in a saddle stool, how to decide which one is best for you (and no! the ones on Amazon are not for you -- that is Michelle's opinion and not the official Crown … [Read more...] about Saddle Stool with Cindy Purdy, RDH – TIPisode (February 2020)
Sealants in Dentistry – Episode 213 Student Focused Presents
It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a trio of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This episode’s subject is all about sealants: what are the most effective sealing materials? What can they prevent? And … [Read more...] about Sealants in Dentistry – Episode 213 Student Focused Presents
Myofunctional Therapy with Sarah Hornsby – Part 4: Episode 212
For the final installment in A Tale of Two Hygienists’ series on myofunctional therapy, guest and myofunctional expert Sarah Hornsby discusses how to integrate this kind of therapy into a clinic’s practices, develop a business around it, or even bring it online. Sarah K. Hornsby, RDH, is a … [Read more...] about Myofunctional Therapy with Sarah Hornsby – Part 4: Episode 212
