In this TIPisode Andrew Johnston, RDH talks about taking care of patients that are a part of the foster care … [Read more...] about Oral Care for Foster Care with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
In this week's episode we bring back the very engaging, incredibly smart An Chih Angela Do to talk to us a little bit about pediatric dental hygiene. We cover lots of topics but I was really interested in what she said about the questions she is asked on social media and how she deals with … [Read more...] about Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we have a combo episode! The first half of this interview is with Melissa Calhoun, RDH to discuss Pregnancy and Oral Health. We are then joined by Joy Lantz, RDH to discuss tongue ties and myofunctional challenges that present in … [Read more...] about 354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
Xylitol: A Prebiotic with Dr. Mark Cannon
Please Leave a Review! On this bonus episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Cannon. Dr. Cannon talks to Andrew, and guest co-host Machell Hudson about Xylitol and its use as a prebiotic. We have heard some of the benefits of xylitol in the past but Dr. Cannon opens our eyes to just how many ways … [Read more...] about Xylitol: A Prebiotic with Dr. Mark Cannon
319 Communicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt Allen
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, Dr. Matt Allen joins us to talk about patient vs parent focused approaches to communication in the op and how to use your motivational interviewing techniques with both pediatric patients, and their parents. This … [Read more...] about 319 Communicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt Allen
Pediatric Myofunctional Intervention With Sarah Hornsby -318
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, therapist, speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur Sarah Hornsby, RDH joins us in honor of Children's Dental Health Month to talk about myofunctional intervention in our pediatric patients! This episode has FREE CE! Be … [Read more...] about Pediatric Myofunctional Intervention With Sarah Hornsby -318
Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a public health concern with high rates of untreated carious lesions among children being a burden for missed school days as well as pain and suffering. Public health dental hygienists are poised to manage the disease burden by providing care and referrals for further … [Read more...] about Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday