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
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – Please Share!
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes! 988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family Call 988 for the suicide and crisis … [Read more...] about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – Please Share!
Blood Thinners Update with Tom Viola!
Blood thinner guidance has really changed over the years and in this week's episode we are responding to a message sent in by Dr. Pier in which she had an interesting patient observation who was taking blood thinners. Tom Viola breaks down what drugs we need to pay attention to, which classes these … [Read more...] about Blood Thinners Update with Tom Viola!
Is Baking Soda Abrasive? with Sue Scherer, RDH
Patients and clinicians alike continue to perpetuate the myth that baking soda is abrasive so in this TIPisode we get down to the science with Sue Scherer. Be sure to check the shownotes for the RDA chart to see where your toothpaste is! Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer! … [Read more...] about Is Baking Soda Abrasive? with Sue Scherer, RDH
The Many Hats of the RDH with Melissa Calhoun, RDH
RDH's wear so many different hats and we can do so much with our degree and license! This week Melissa Calhoun joins the show to share her journey and how each role helps to keep her engaged and in love with the profession. Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer! Check out what … [Read more...] about The Many Hats of the RDH with Melissa Calhoun, RDH
Money Now or Money Later? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Imagine I gave you the option to take $6 million now, or or $1.2 million each year from 2036 until 2060 - which would you take? Join me in this TIPisode as we discuss this very real scenario that happened to one, Bobby Bonilla back in the year 2000. … [Read more...] about Money Now or Money Later? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Disclosing Tablets Aren’t Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this short episode we shoot our shot to convince hygienists to start disclosing all patients. We talk about 3 key reasons and hopefully open up the door a little bit for change. Dentistry has been preaching that disclosing is for children, we aim to change that … [Read more...] about Disclosing Tablets Aren’t Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
TIPisode: How to Fight Without Ruining Relationships with Andrew Johnston
Fighting is inevitable. We fight with people we don't like, we fight with our coworkers, we fight with our friends and loved ones etc. But this is an art to fighting the right way and in this TIPisode we lean on a recent article that teaches us some key points and … [Read more...] about TIPisode: How to Fight Without Ruining Relationships with Andrew Johnston