Has a PCP provided feedback that your patient should NOT have epinephrine in the local anesthesia? It's a complicated issue as epi does so much to improve the efficacy of the anesthetic agents but also helps manage patient pain. In this episode, Tom Viola discusses the ins and outs of using … [Read more...] about Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
442 Dental Implants: What Were You Taught? with Lynn Pencek, RDH
Lynn Pencek joins the program this week to help us get back on track with dental implant basics and dental implant maintenance. We talk about what dentists are taught, what hygienists are taught and so much more. Join us this week! Resources: Her website www.practiceatyourbest.com or email … [Read more...] about 442 Dental Implants: What Were You Taught? with Lynn Pencek, RDH
436 Out of the Op and Into the Hospital with Katharine Martinez, RDH
Have you ever wondered what else you can do with your license? When the comment comes up in the forums its always sales or education related... but how about you create your own pathway? That is exactly what Katharine Martinez did and she wants to share with you her journey into the hospital … [Read more...] about 436 Out of the Op and Into the Hospital with Katharine Martinez, 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
Do You Have a Non-Compete? with Sebastian Green-Duncan!
Sebastian Green-Duncan joins the podcast to talk about what it means for the dental professional with the new FTC ruling to ban non-compete clauses. While not very common among dental hygienists, this definitely could impact the offices you all work in. Give this episode a … [Read more...] about Do You Have a Non-Compete? with Sebastian Green-Duncan!
Botox with Katie Barrer, RDH
Katie Barrer joins us this week as we talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry… BOTOX. Hygienists around the USA are clamoring for the opportunity to add this to the scope of practice. Listen as we discover this world with leading expert, Katie! … [Read more...] about Botox with Katie Barrer, RDH
427 Lawsuits for Perio and Spouses as Office Managers with Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn!
In this episode, we are joined by Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn to discuss some more hot topics in dentistry. What do you do when your boss's spouse runs the office... is that fair? How liable are you for the doctor not diagnosing periodontal disease? We get right to the point in this amazing … [Read more...] about 427 Lawsuits for Perio and Spouses as Office Managers with Teresa Duncan and Beverly Wilburn!
Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical! Be … [Read more...] about Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
