Continuing our series on dental-adjacent issues, we’re tackling a scenario that every dental hygienist should be prepared for, however unlikely it may be: your patient having a medical emergency under your care. It’s easy to fret over the thought of seizure or allergic reaction happening in your own … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 186 (Medical Emergency Tips From a Paramedic with Susannah Trammell)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Noel Kelsch, RDH (July 2019)
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Do we need to really clean AND disinfect? Noel answers a listeners question on this week's episode. Medicom sponsors this episode. Head over to their website and learn more about their SafeMask to keep you and your patient … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Noel Kelsch, RDH (July 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 185 (Suicide Prevention: An Introduction with Randi Jensen MA, LMHC, CCDC)
A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on dental-adjacent issues that can impact ourselves and our patients. This week, Andrew and Michelle have invited someone on the show, who has professional and personal experience with dealing with suicidal thoughts, and who can provide everyone in our … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 185 (Suicide Prevention: An Introduction with Randi Jensen MA, LMHC, CCDC)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu (July 2019)
This week Dr. Odiatu is talking about total body health and that our job is more than being concerned with P. gingivalis. Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients happy … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu (July 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 184 (Vaping: A Big Deal? With Edie Gibson, RDH)
Vaping is everywhere these days, to the point where it’s difficult to go for a walk without spotting someone puffing from a vape pen of some kind. But while it’s been touted as a healthier alternative to smoking, vaping still presents significant health risks that dental professionals should address … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 184 (Vaping: A Big Deal? With Edie Gibson, RDH)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Claire Jeong, RDH (July 2019)
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ She has also created Wake Up Memory tips to help us remember the 3 drugs that cause gingival hyperplasia. We have all seen patients struggling with this, but sometimes remembering … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Claire Jeong, RDH (July 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 183 (Child Abuse with India Chance, RDH)
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)
