Dentistry, with our unit doses and infection prevention materials, creates a lot of waste. Many of us are working to limit the amount of waste our offices produce but some practices aren't there yet. In this Fast Fact, we talk about a few ways to know if an office is doing the right things, and how … [Read more...] about How do I choose a DSO that aligns with my values on sustainability and going green?
ADA Code Committee Meeting: What Actually Happens? with Kathy Forbes, RDH
This week's TIPisode features a conversation with Kathy Forbes in which we discuss codes, how we get new codes for services, and how the definitions of codes get changed. If you want to be a part of the code group, be sure to join the Facebook group called, DentalCodeology Consortium! If you want … [Read more...] about ADA Code Committee Meeting: What Actually Happens? with Kathy Forbes, RDH
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
How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston
Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? … [Read more...] about How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston
To Polish or Not to Polish with Lil Caperila, RDH **Bonus**
Being a dental hygienist is unique in that we have so many options for a career. We can work in perio, pediatrics, ortho, and general practices. We can work in educational settings, sales, training, dental products, and systems companies. We can write, speak, and coach. We have so many options at … [Read more...] about To Polish or Not to Polish with Lil Caperila, RDH **Bonus**
Risk Assessments with Amber Auger, RDH **Bonus**
In this episode we welcome in Amber Auger, RDH to talk about risk assessments (starting around minute 10). Before that, we catch up on what its like to be a KOL, how to develop yourself and how to partner with great companies like VOCO. In addition to performing the risk assessments, we need to be … [Read more...] about Risk Assessments with Amber Auger, RDH **Bonus**
How to Convince Patients to Purchase Needed Products with Andrew Johnston, RDH
How do we get our patients to buy the products they need or commit to the procedures they need to have performed? Join Andrew Johnston, RDH for 6 tips to help you help them. Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com … [Read more...] about How to Convince Patients to Purchase Needed Products with Andrew Johnston, RDH
413 Dental Patents and Inventions with Rich and Noel Paschke
Have you ever had a great idea for a patent or invention but didn't know the next steps? There are so many little things to think about and as I think about my own journey I cannot help but be grateful for those who have gone before me to pave the way. Noel and Rich Paschke are two such brilliant … [Read more...] about 413 Dental Patents and Inventions with Rich and Noel Paschke