This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists, we're digressing from our usual technical discussions to shine a light on an unpleasant but very important subject: the abuse and mistreatment some of our most vulnerable patients experience, and especially what hygienists can do to mitigate these … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 183 (Child Abuse with India Chance, RDH)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Andre Shirdan (July 2019)
This week's TIPisode is with Andre Shirdan and he talks to us about consistency. We have to be consistent with our findings and how each team member is documenting their observations. Listen now to see what he suggests to make us all consistent! Andre is an author, inspirational/motivational … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Andre Shirdan (July 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 182 (Student Focused Presents – RDH Innovators)
Our monthly student roundtable discussion episodes are dedicated to help you navigate the at-times turbulent waters from graduation to internship to full employment in the hygienist industry. For this installment, we’re speaking with three hygienists who’ve actually innovated and invented products … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 182 (Student Focused Presents – RDH Innovators)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Noel Kelsch, RDH (August 2019)
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Can you use low volume and high volume at the same time? Can you drape your suction on the light handle? Learn these details and more this week with Noel! Send in your infection control questions! Noel would love to answer them for … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Noel Kelsch, RDH (August 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 181 (Michelle and Daniel do another mission trip!)
First, we want to thank Premier for sponsoring this mission trip and letting us use the AeroPro cordless handpiece. This was a first for both Michelle and Daniel. Offering the feeling of smooth, clean teeth is something many had not experienced, and we were grateful to be the ones who did that for … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 181 (Michelle and Daniel do another mission trip!)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu (June 2019)
This week Dr. Odiatu discusses the healthy food paradox. How can food that is good for our body be bad for the mouth? Dr. Odiatu tells us why and how we can have those conversations with patients Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu (June 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 180 (Intro to Orthodontics with Dr. Bryan Green)
Andrew and Michelle are launching a new mini-series on specialty, this week is part 2 on orthodontics. At first glance, this topic doesn't seem to have a lot of apparent crossover with dental hygiene, but listeners will be surprised to learn how really does relate to the field. This is a must listen … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 180 (Intro to Orthodontics with Dr. Bryan Green)
A Tale of Two Hygienists- Episode 178 (Dental-Related Inpatient Hospitalization Trends with Dr. Josefine Wolfe)
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back on our show Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, who’s continuing our latest series on public health initiatives in the dental profession. Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, Ph.D., RDH, is the director of oral health at the Texas Health Institute. She … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists- Episode 178 (Dental-Related Inpatient Hospitalization Trends with Dr. Josefine Wolfe)
