Our patients are so silly. Many of them think that just because the are on blood pressure meds, they no longer have "high blood pressure"... meaning they think they have no more risk. Machell joins the show to talk to us about what we can be doing and saying to our patients to position the topic of … [Read more...] about Everyone Has High Blood Pressure, How Important Is It to Evaluate? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH
Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH
DSOs have a reputation for using more fluoride therapy on patients than private practice, why is this the case? In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com Message Val for all of your DSO … [Read more...] about Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH
Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Our patients present with different symptoms. Sometimes we catch them during a particularly acute episode of dry mouth and sometimes we don't... but what about all the times in between? Should we tailor our care based on the severity of xerostomia? Tom Viola chimes in with his opinion! Be sure to … [Read more...] about Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Take Back Your Lunch Break with Erika Flateau, RDH
What is happening with everyone working through their lunches... and not by choice? Things have got to change! Join Erika Flateau on today's TIPisode to learn about ways to create more time for our breaks. Resources: erikaflateau@gmail.com renewconsultingservices.com … [Read more...] about Take Back Your Lunch Break with Erika Flateau, RDH
433 Own Your Own Dental Hygiene Practice with Dr. Adam Altdorfer
Have you ever thought about owning your own practice? Calling your own shots, being your own boss, working the hours you want? Colorado may have what you are looking for! In this conversation with Dr. Adam Altdorfer we explore a pathway they have created to help you help more patients... and in turn … [Read more...] about 433 Own Your Own Dental Hygiene Practice with Dr. Adam Altdorfer
Wear the Da*n Glasses! Ask the Expert with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Why are so many patients not wearing glasses for their dental appointments? Is it our fault or theirs? In this episode we give you the definitive answer to the question, "Do our patients need to be wearing eye protection?" This is a great episode to get an office conversation … [Read more...] about Wear the Da*n Glasses! Ask the Expert with Andrew Johnston, RDH
How Does Xerostomia Raise the Risk for Systemic Disease? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover
We know the effects of Xerostomia on the oral environment but what about beyond the mouth? How does that change the risk for systemic diseases? Machell Hudson-Hoover is here to answer this! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com … [Read more...] about How Does Xerostomia Raise the Risk for Systemic Disease? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover
431 Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH
RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we need someone in our field to demonstrate, to walk … [Read more...] about 431 Assessing and Diagnosing Caries with Jessica Woods, RDH
