October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so to start it off in stride we’re using this roundtable episode as an opportunity to speak with two hygienists who have had to live with breast cancer—and persevered. Mary Jensen has worked as a registered dental hygienist for nearly four decades. She … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Survivors Roundtable with Kris Potts and Mary Jensen – Episode 196
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 194 Infection Control Compliance with Toothcop Duane Tinker
It’s come to this: the final installment in A Tale of Two Hygienists’ infection control series. To close things off, we’ve brought on a former law enforcement officer who can speak with authority about both the safety and legal ramifications of an unsanitary dental office. Duane Tinker is the CEO … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 194 Infection Control Compliance with Toothcop Duane Tinker
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 193 Bloodborne Pathogens with Kim Laudenslager
As Andrew and Michelle continue their infection control series, they really want to focus on bloodborne pathogens—basically any disease or infection that can be transmitted via blood and other bodily fluids. Since hygienists and dentists work in VERY close proximity to their patients’ saliva, it’s … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 193 Bloodborne Pathogens with Kim Laudenslager
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 192 OSAP: The Best Kept Secret in Infection Control with Michelle Lee
Andrew and Michelle recently discussed infection and contagion control at length with their last trio of roundtable guests, one of who was kind enough to return and chat further about an organization that makes patient safety in the office a top priority. Michelle Lee is the executive director of … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 192 OSAP: The Best Kept Secret in Infection Control with Michelle Lee
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 191 Student Focused Presents – Infection Control Roundtable with Emily Boge, Joy Void-Holmes, and Michelle Lee
When your job requires you to get right up close and personal to a patient’s mouth, you need to really get on top of your cleanliness game—especially before you graduate and start your career as a hygienist. So, to that end, we’ve brought on three veterans of the dental industry who specialize in … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 191 Student Focused Presents – Infection Control Roundtable with Emily Boge, Joy Void-Holmes, and Michelle Lee
A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode with Crest Smile Council Members (August 2019)
We have an extra Friday this month so we thought we would bring you something different! Andrew has been on the Crest Smile Council for a few years now and invited his friends Sarah Thiel, Rafael Rondon, and Deborah Carrier on the podcast! They give a few quick tips for students and new … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode with Crest Smile Council Members (August 2019)
A Tale of Two Hygienists Episode 190 (Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Two Rare Mama Bears Podcast Hosts Megan and Matty)
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) is an inherited disease that atrophies skeletal muscles and results in poor development of motor skills and other modes of movement. While dental hygienists obviously don’t treat CMD, they will nevertheless likely encounter patients who live with the disorder and … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists Episode 190 (Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Two Rare Mama Bears Podcast Hosts Megan and Matty)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 189 (Martinis and Menopause with Kelli Swanson Jaecks)
Menopause, that inevitable middle-aged milestone, can actually negatively impact oral health, which is pertinent not only to our patients but to mental dental professionals as well. To this end, we’ve invited on Kelli Jaecks, a dental hygienist based in Oregon as well as a professional speaker and … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 189 (Martinis and Menopause with Kelli Swanson Jaecks)
