What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it, and who decides what it is? In this episode, Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a … [Read more...] about Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Selecting the Right Tools for Practice with Bethany Montoya, RDH
Sometimes we get so far out over our skis, that we lose focus. It's time to take a look at the basics, so in this episode we talk with Bethany Montoya about the types of products we should have on our tray and in the op. Additionally, we talk about what Pac-Dent does to represent at RDH Under One … [Read more...] about Selecting the Right Tools for Practice with Bethany Montoya, RDH
447 Sustainability in Dentistry with Brittany Cox, RDH
We could all do better. In this episode we talk about sustainability which. for some, is just a buzz word but for many its a conscious action to help our planet. We have so much waste in dentistry and there are several little things we can do to contribute to sustainability and Brittany Cox is our … [Read more...] about 447 Sustainability in Dentistry with Brittany Cox, RDH
How do I choose a DSO that aligns with my values on sustainability and going green?
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**
