Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? … [Read more...] about How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston
Treatment Plan Acceptance: Are DSOs Just Better? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Andrew Johnston, RDH
When it comes to treatment plans, who is better at getting case acceptance: DSOs or Private Practice? In this Fast Fact Andrew discusses a couple of key differentiators that could be incorporated in any setting to be more successful... but maybe DSOs have the edge??? Sonicare Support Materials … [Read more...] about Treatment Plan Acceptance: Are DSOs Just Better? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Informed Refusal of Periodontal Treatment – Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Have you had a patient walk into the office, find out that they need periodontal therapy, and then request for "just a normal cleaning"? This can be tough to figure out how to navigate but we do have certain legal and ethical responsibilities. Listen in for this episode as Katrina tells us … [Read more...] about Informed Refusal of Periodontal Treatment – Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Medical Billing for Your Dental Patient with Danielle Brown
Have you ever had a patient that has used up their small dental "insurance" allocation for the year and still had major treatment that needed to get done? What are there options? In this episode Danielle Brown from MySmileInsured.com talks about her journey into the world of billing medical … [Read more...] about Medical Billing for Your Dental Patient with Danielle Brown
Handling No-Shows/Downtime TIPisode with Andrew Johnston, RDH
For this TIPisode, Andrew characteristically used all of his many failures in life to illustrate what NOT to do and also what TO do during slow times, downtime, or no shows. It isn't always our intention to appear like we are not team players, I think many of us are misunderstood and also that we … [Read more...] about Handling No-Shows/Downtime TIPisode with Andrew Johnston, RDH
356: Co-Diagnosing to Improve Your Practice with Dr. Alex Sharp and Tommy Tipton, RDH from Shared Practices
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we are joined by Dr. Alex Sharp and Lead Hygienist Tommy Tipton to talk about the bigger picture behind co-diagnosing and how doing so creates the IDEAL practice for hygienists and doctors alike! Special thank you to returning guest Brooke Crouch … [Read more...] about 356: Co-Diagnosing to Improve Your Practice with Dr. Alex Sharp and Tommy Tipton, RDH from Shared Practices
Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a favorite supplement among many, chamomile. Tom talks to us about side effects associated with chamomile and how they impact dentistry. This series is … [Read more...] about Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
348: Scan, Plan, Place and Restore: An Everyday Implant Workflow
This month we have partnered with DEXIS to bring you 4 courses from their DEXIS Days series. DEXIS Days is a month-long virtual experience to help you advance your knowledge, embrace emerging technologies, and thrive. This is one of 34 education sessions! On this episode Dr. Robert Pauley discusses … [Read more...] about 348: Scan, Plan, Place and Restore: An Everyday Implant Workflow
