Imagine a scenario where your loved one goes off to war. They disappear amidst the chaos but their whereabouts are unknown. There is no closure. This is a horrible reality for some, but for so many others there are forensic experts working diligently to identify and honor those who sacrificed for … [Read more...] about 441 Identifying Human Remains with Kimberly Erdman, RDH
What Kind of Toothy Legacy Will You Leave?
This episode comes with a graphic discussion warning. There’s a company that will - ahem - compost your body. Of course we had to talk about what to do with the teeth and fillings. It’s not all gross - we make it fun! Oh - did you know Teresa is going to turn her mom’s ashes into a diamond? Who … [Read more...] about What Kind of Toothy Legacy Will You Leave?
257 Human Trafficking & Social Media Awareness With Dr. Sakher Alqahtani & Amber Riley, RDH
Please Leave a Review! For this week’s A Tale of Two Hygienists, Andrew and Michelle return to an older, disturbing, and very pressing topic: human trafficking, and specifically how the pandemic has created conditions for even worse abuse. They spoke with two previous guests who specialize in … [Read more...] about 257 Human Trafficking & Social Media Awareness With Dr. Sakher Alqahtani & Amber Riley, RDH
Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani – Episode 197 Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani
This week’s A Tale of Two Hygienists is a heavier episode dealing with personal loss and worldwide turmoil, but it also offers a glimpse into a very necessary side of dentistry and examines a major issue affecting our world today. Sakher Alqahtani is a forensic and pediatric dentist who … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani – Episode 197 Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 63 (Amber Riley, RDH Talks Forensic Dentistry!)
Amber begins the podcast telling about Mary, her inspiration for becoming a dental hygienist. She goes on to discuss her background as a candy-striper and medical exposure. Due to her observance of the individuals in the nursing field, she determined that nursing was not going to work out for her. … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 63 (Amber Riley, RDH Talks Forensic Dentistry!)
