Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facing or forward facing? When do they transition to booster seats? What is their vaccination schedule, how do they get enrolled in preschool? These and about a thousand more questions … [Read more...] about What Age Should Children First See The Dentist? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH
DIY Dentistry – An RDH Rant Takeover
People are... creative. They file their own teeth, create their own whitening pastes, pull their own teeth, and super glue their teeth back together. In this episode Heather, Lizz, and Anna share some great stories of DIY Dentistry. RDH … [Read more...] about DIY Dentistry – An RDH Rant Takeover
Say It, Don’t Spray It with Tabetha Magnuszewski, RDH
Tabetha joins the podcast this week on an episode live from the exhibit hall floor at RDH Under One Roof in Denver, CO. Join us as we talk about her interesting career path, products designed and tested for dental hygienists, and what the research and development process looks like. They also … [Read more...] about Say It, Don’t Spray It with Tabetha Magnuszewski, RDH
444 Perio Hygienist vs General Practice RDH with Dr. Sam Low
I have often thought about what it must be like working in a perio practice. From start to finish, patient to clinician to insurance and more... it all must be so different. And what kinds of products do they recommend and what is on their tray? Also, how does the hygienist fit within the team? This … [Read more...] about 444 Perio Hygienist vs General Practice RDH with Dr. Sam Low
Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
With the handful of local anesthetics at our fingertips, we seem to reach for Lidocaine and Articaine the most. Is one of these better than the other? Tom Viola answers this fast fact! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com … [Read more...] about Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
438 Antibiotics: Who Needs A Pre-Med? With Sue Scherer, RDH
Antibiotics were once doled out like candy to anyone who had an ouchy tooth or metal in their body. Now, we know better... sorta. Sue Scherer joins the podcast this week to talk about what our responsibility is as dental professionals for understanding and knowing proper use and administration of … [Read more...] about 438 Antibiotics: Who Needs A Pre-Med? With Sue Scherer, 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 Are You Still Doing That? An RDH RANT Takeover!
Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end! RDH … [Read more...] about Why Are You Still Doing That? An RDH RANT Takeover!