For this episode, we wrap up our four-part airway series with Cyndee Johnson and Julia Worrall. We focus on how to get people to get their airways checked, what terms you should and shouldn’t use with patients, and making the case for CPAP and oral appliances. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Interview begins: … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists -Episode 154 (Getting Started with Airway part 4 of 4)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (Dental Pain Control with Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.)
Dentistry and Pain are synonymous for so many of our patients. Whether we need to get better about managing the pain or the patient needs to do their part, there is definitely room for improvement. In this episode, Tom does a great job of explaining how pain is perceived by the patient and how to … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (Dental Pain Control with Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P.)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 152 (Stages of Life Affected by Airway Part 2 of 4)
Interview starts minute 8:10 In part 2 of the airway series, we talk about life’s stages. We begin with babies, even before they are born and the impact that the mother’s airway has on the child throughout prenatal existence. Then we continue through life until we reach geriatrics. It's a … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 152 (Stages of Life Affected by Airway Part 2 of 4)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 151 (Airway Part 1 – Anatomy and Physiology Focus)
Ep 151 Welcome back to a new year of A Tale of Two Hygienists. We are starting off with a bang featuring our airway series with Julia Worrall and Cyndee Johnson! “Lean Into It” an introduction to airway We need 3 things to live food, water, air. We begin our 4-part series with an introduction to … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 151 (Airway Part 1 – Anatomy and Physiology Focus)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (Does your Dental CE actually count?)
Join us in this bonus episode with founder of CE Zoom, Sarah Thiel as we discuss the biggest issues related to CE. Did you know that there are many courses being offered in your area that do not actually count towards your license? Listen to Sarah and she helps you troubleshoot how to get the best … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (Does your Dental CE actually count?)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (Introducing The Tooth or Dare Podcast!)
We welcome a new pair of dental hygiene podcasters to the group Irene and Whitney. We talk briefly about what they want out of their podcast, why you should listen, and a little about what our podcast is about. Its always fun meeting up with people who have similar passions and cannot wait to see … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (Introducing The Tooth or Dare Podcast!)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 150 (Using Digital Scans and Impressions in Dentistry)
Episode 150! Cant believe we made it this far!! Interview starts 4:30 In this episode we have a roundtable discussion on the impact digital scanning has had on our guests. Special thanks to our guests Dr. Justin Chi, Jean Ocasio, Tomas Saucedo, and of course, Cheri Lepenski who organized this … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 150 (Using Digital Scans and Impressions in Dentistry)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 149 (The Business of Dental Hygiene with Dr. Tony Stefanou DMD)
149 The Business of Dental Hygiene with Tony Stefanou DMD Interview starts minute 6:00 In this episode, we talk about how we, as hygienists, can partner with our offices to be more successful. Successful by earning more, enjoying our job more, getting the instruments and tools we need, and so much … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 149 (The Business of Dental Hygiene with Dr. Tony Stefanou DMD)