Are there big differences in expectations in private practice vs DSO when it comes to oral cancer screenings? Listen in as Valerie Dangler explains what she has seen in her experience working in DSOs. In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste … [Read more...] about Will a DSO Make Me Do Oral Cancer Screenings? Ask The Experts with Valerie Dangler, RDH
Anti-Periodontitis Therapy and Cancer – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Anti-Periodontitis Therapy is a new term coined as a collective term for protocol used to lower cancer risks in patients. In this episode, Katrina examines the research study that, spoilers, shows that patients getting periodontal therapy actually lower their cancer risk. Listen to exactly what that … [Read more...] about Anti-Periodontitis Therapy and Cancer – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
384 Oral Cancer Screening with Ellen Myers, RDH, BS
Ellen Myers joins us this week as we review oral cancer and the need for screenings in our operatory. The rates of oral cancer are not going down so we need to be vigilant in catching it early! emeyers@forwardscience.com Forwardscience.com … [Read more...] about 384 Oral Cancer Screening with Ellen Myers, RDH, BS
Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH returns with part two of tips for a quicker appointment. This time he tackles Scaling, Oral Cancer Screenings, Operatory Breakdown, and Chart Notes. Any additions or comments? Shoot him an email Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com … [Read more...] about Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Are You Smarter Than a Dental Hygiene Student: The Oral Mucosa
This month's Fast Facts: Perio Edition will be a series that Katrina refers to as... Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student? In this episode we review the Oral Mucosa and before you move past this thinking that you won't need this refresher, let us remind you that Oral Cancer screenings … [Read more...] about Are You Smarter Than a Dental Hygiene Student: The Oral Mucosa
355 HPV: A Disease that Doesn’t Discriminate with Catrice Opitchka, RDH, MS
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we are joined by a speaker and hygienist that isn't afraid to tackle tough topics. Join us as we talk with Catrice Opichka RDH, MS about HPV and Oral Sex. Thanks to Tempstars' support this episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state … [Read more...] about 355 HPV: A Disease that Doesn’t Discriminate with Catrice Opitchka, RDH, MS
310 How To Become An Oral Pathology Team With Nancy Dewhirst
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists your hosts, Michelle is joined by Nancy Dewhirst, RDH to tackle the basics of pathology and how as a team you can be calibrated to properly assess your patients and increase their awareness about their own oral health. Special … [Read more...] about 310 How To Become An Oral Pathology Team With Nancy Dewhirst
Does Dentistry Have An Image Problem?
Every day there are headlines of dentists being investigated or indicted among other things. But most dentists are pretty cool people. Until we can be known for desirable careers we will have a hard time finding qualified team members. We don’t get all down in the dumps though - join us as we talk … [Read more...] about Does Dentistry Have An Image Problem?
