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
Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it, and who decides what it is? In this episode, Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a … [Read more...] about Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
Irrigating with Chlorhexidine has been a gold standard for clinical practice for decades and, in fact, many offices still practice this way. In this episode Katrina Sanders answers the debated question of whether or not we should be practicing this way any longer. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
452 Welcome to Ozone with Barbara Tritz, RDH
Have you heard of Ozone for patient care? Before this episode my knowledge was literally zero on this topic. I had heard it and seen it around for several years but never knew anything about it. Barbara Tritz joins us this week as we discover what Ozone is, what its impact can be on the oral cavity, … [Read more...] about 452 Welcome to Ozone with Barbara Tritz, RDH
Vitamin A, C, and D – Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
Micronutrients A, C, and D are all vital for our teeth, periodontium, and overall health. In this mini-episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover she gives you the facts that you can use for yourself, or for starting oral-systemic discussions with your … [Read more...] about Vitamin A, C, and D – Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
Nutritional Impact on Health – Ask the Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover
Nutrition plays a huge role in our overall health but over the next several months, Machell will help connect how nutritional components impact oral health and wellness. Join us this week as we start the conversation and stay tuned to the end for an interesting … [Read more...] about Nutritional Impact on Health – Ask the Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover
444 Perio Hygienist vs General Practice RDH with Dr. Sam Low
I have often thought about what it must be like working in a perio practice. From start to finish, patient to clinician to insurance and more... it all must be so different. And what kinds of products do they recommend and what is on their tray? Also, how does the hygienist fit within the team? This … [Read more...] about 444 Perio Hygienist vs General Practice RDH with Dr. Sam Low
Why Are You Still Doing That? An RDH RANT Takeover!
Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end! RDH … [Read more...] about Why Are You Still Doing That? An RDH RANT Takeover!
