Stop Drowning Your Patient – TIPisode

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are sharing a conversation between Rolando Mia, Dr. Thomas Hirsch and Laura Murphy, RDH about what Dr. Hirsch and Laura love about the Isolite System from Zyris! Episode Highlights Don’t be afraid Quadrant dentistry Benefits to … [Read more...] about Stop Drowning Your Patient – TIPisode

Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques – Science Sunday

Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques   When performing procedures in dentistry there are multiple obstacles that must be overcome to provide proper care. These obstacles include continual salivary flow, dark environment, shadowing, soft … [Read more...] about Evaluation of the Spatter-reduction Effectiveness of Two Dry-field Isolation Techniques – Science Sunday

Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines – Science Sunday

Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines   Legionella spp is a gram-negative bacterium that is ubiquitous in aquatic habitats, dental water lines are not exempt from their colonization. Legionella has been found in municipal water sources even after chlorination and … [Read more...] about Colonization of Legionella spp. In Dental Unit Waterlines – Science Sunday

Dental Hygiene Faculty Keeping Students Safe Mid-Pandemic – Student Focused Roundtable

Please Leave a Review!   It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. They’re kicking off September—which is also Dental Infection Control Awareness … [Read more...] about Dental Hygiene Faculty Keeping Students Safe Mid-Pandemic – Student Focused Roundtable

Dental Unit Water Lines with Amanda Hill – Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

This week on Discovering DSO’s Podcast with Ashley McCauley she is joined again by fellow Dental Podcast Network host Amanda Hill! This Amanda and Ashley talk about Dental Unit Waterlines, one of Amanda's favorite subjects!   Episode Highlights Why are DUWL’s so important? A Study … [Read more...] about Dental Unit Water Lines with Amanda Hill – Discovering DSOs with Ashley McCauley

High Volume Evacuation Units

In this video Michelle looks at various high volume evacuation units, focusing on her patient comfort, aerosol and splatter reduction, and comfort for herself as the clinician! Michelle uses the following in this video: EMS Master Piezon Unit, Dentsply Sirona Purevac HVE, Miradacto HVE from Benco, … [Read more...] about High Volume Evacuation Units

Coronavirus impact on dental practices: Infection control and office compliance—the keys to a successful reopen – Video

Dental hygienists Michelle Strange and India Chance share their expertise about infection control and compliance as dental practices reopen to a new normal across the country. View Video Here … [Read more...] about Coronavirus impact on dental practices: Infection control and office compliance—the keys to a successful reopen – Video

Bacteria and the spread through Aerosols- Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH

Aerosols and Birthdays It’s someone’s birthday and you are with a group of friends and family to celebrate this special day. You are all laughing, playing games, conversing and enjoying the day. And it has now come time to blow out the candles. Did you know that according to a study in the Journal … [Read more...] about Bacteria and the spread through Aerosols- Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH

Dentistry’s Aerosols: Giving the Dangerous Bugs the Attention they Deserve – An Article by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Dental professionals must be aware of the potential risks involved within the dental clinic, educate themselves to prevent contamination, and protect all persons within their environment. The production of aerosols and splatter in dentistry is one of the biggest concerns about the spread of … [Read more...] about Dentistry’s Aerosols: Giving the Dangerous Bugs the Attention they Deserve – An Article by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH