It's a bit of a friction point when an office asks the dental hygiene team to help fill the schedule by calling patients. We literally have positions in the office whose main task is answering and placing calls to patients. Additionally, there is an unbalance between the hygiene and restorative … [Read more...] about Should Dental Hygienists Call Patients? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Chicago Midwinter 2025 Preview with Dr. Denise Hale!
Chicago Midwinter is approaching this February and in this episode I catch up with Dr. Denise Hale to talk about what their big plans are for the meeting. Be sure to come and see the keynote speaker, award winning chef Grant Achatz as he tells his story of diagnosis and overcoming stage IV tongue … [Read more...] about Chicago Midwinter 2025 Preview with Dr. Denise Hale!
Will a DSO Make Me Do Oral Cancer Screenings? Ask The Experts with Valerie Dangler, RDH
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
Keys To Effective Oral Cancer Screening – Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Oral cancer is the cancer of our profession so join Katrina Sanders this week as we walk through some important keys to effective oral cancer screenings! Resource: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina … [Read more...] about Keys To Effective Oral Cancer Screening – Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
All About Them Lips with Lacy Walker, RDH
Lacy Walker is back to bring you another TIPisode regarding one the first body parts we see, even before the teeth and gums, the lips! Taking care of our lips has never been more important and Vermillion Cosmetics has solutions you need to prevent and treat damaged lip … [Read more...] about All About Them Lips with Lacy Walker, 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
