You did it! You've finished your pre-reqs, you got into school, you finished school, you got the job, you got the house, you got the personal life stuff you wanted.... now what? Unfortunately many of us think on the small scale. Dave Henrichsen comes on the show today to show us how having a big … [Read more...] about 435 Having a Growth Mindset with Dave Henrichsen, RDH
378 Lemons or Lemonade: How Are You Viewing Life’s Events? Karen Davis, BSDH, RDH
Karen Davis returns to the show! We were so excited to bring her back and talk about the tough times she has been going through and how she has flipped those tough experiences into something that she strives to appreciate. She talks about being more mindful in our days and having a grateful heart. … [Read more...] about 378 Lemons or Lemonade: How Are You Viewing Life’s Events? Karen Davis, BSDH, RDH
A Sure Smile with SureSmile featuring Heather Jackson
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Heather Jackson from Dentsply Sirona to talk to us about clear aligner therapy and how to implement it into our office. We don’t give the importance that is deserved to ortho, learn why ortho deserves our focus in this episode, and how … [Read more...] about A Sure Smile with SureSmile featuring Heather Jackson
Periodontal Disease and Quality of Life: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease and Quality of Life: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews According to a Global Burden of Disease study in 2015 periodontal disease is the 6th most prevalent disease worldwide with an overall prevalence of 11.2%. The cost of loss productivity in the U.S. from severe … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Quality of Life: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews – Science Sunday
TIPisode The Roaming Dental Hygienist
On this weeks TIPisode we are joined by The Roaming Dental Hygienist, our very own Michelle Strange! Michelle shares her new adventure and what is going on in her life, and career right now! Episode Highlights What is 'The Roaming Dental Hygienist' Licensure Meet Ups Quotes " I … [Read more...] about TIPisode The Roaming Dental Hygienist
Quality of life in survivors of oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1366 patients – Science Sunday
In recent years there has been an increase in the rate of oropharyngeal cancers. This is attributed to the human papillomavirus (HPV) epidemic. Though the survival rate of those with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is better than those with OPC related to tobacco and alcohol use, what is the … [Read more...] about Quality of life in survivors of oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1366 patients – Science Sunday
Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
As dental professionals, most can agree that oral health is an important part of overall health. We know this as dental healthcare providers, but what motivates patients to take their oral health seriously? This can often be determined by patient reported outcomes. In an article published September … [Read more...] about Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday