In this episode Teresa Power DeNike joins the podcast to chat about nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and how the dental hygienist plays a role in assessment and treatment for patients. This should be a key part of everyone's practice because not only does it save lives, but can be a profit … [Read more...] about 445 Obstructive Sleep Apnea and The RDHs Role with Teresa Power DeNike BS, CCSH
Learn, Love, and Teach Sleep with Dr. Avi Weisfogel **Bonus**
We join Dr. Avi Weisfogel on the episode today to talk about how to empower hygienists to live up to the top of their scope of practice and practice in sleep dentistry. Through the Dental Hygiene Academy of Sleep, hygienists can: - Educate their patients on the symptoms and effects of obstructive … [Read more...] about Learn, Love, and Teach Sleep with Dr. Avi Weisfogel **Bonus**
Sleep and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Katrina Sanders, RDH is back this week with another Fast Fact: Perio Edition and this time gives us the evidence of the impact and correlation that sleep has on the periodontal condition. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Sleep and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Airway and Sleep with Dr. Mike Czubiak, DDS
Dr. Mike Czubiak joins us for this episode and talks about how his career has moved from bread and butter dentistry - fillings and crowns - to diving in deep on airway and sleep. Dr. Czubiak loves the dental hygienist and we hear his thoughts on what role they play in his office. Its a great … [Read more...] about Airway and Sleep with Dr. Mike Czubiak, DDS
372 Sleep Better with Teresa DeNike BS, CCSH and Drew Copeland RPSGT, CCSH
In this episode we talk about the importance of sleep, and how Teresa and Drew are helping our patients achieve their best rest! If you are interested in learning more, please check out their website, social, or email them through the links … [Read more...] about 372 Sleep Better with Teresa DeNike BS, CCSH and Drew Copeland RPSGT, CCSH
TIPisode sleep-disordered breathing, 4 TIPS for screening
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists’ TIPisode we are joined by Bethany Montoya, RDH to talk about screening for sleep-disordered breathing. Bethany shares interview tactics and key indicators to look for in your patients. Contact Bethany: bethanyrdh@outlook.com … [Read more...] about TIPisode sleep-disordered breathing, 4 TIPS for screening
Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB about biological dentistry. Quotes “When I first started as a hygienist, for the first year I hated it.” “I fell in love with being a dental hygienist because … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
The Top 5 Reasons Why Hygienists Are The Best Sleep Champions Of The Office
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with the amazing Julia Worral, RN about the top 5 reasons why hygienists are the best sleep champions of the office! Episode Highlights Julia’s Background We are already looking in the mouth 1 out … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Reasons Why Hygienists Are The Best Sleep Champions Of The Office