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://www.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
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
307 Are You COPD Aware? with Tyler Kuhk, NP
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle talks to returning guest Tyler Kuhk, NP about COPD. Did you know that November is COPD awareness month? This could be a great lead in for you to talk to your patients about COPD and a reminder for your team to look for … [Read more...] about 307 Are You COPD Aware? with Tyler Kuhk, NP
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 18 “Respiratory Part 3”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights inhaled corticosteroids explaining how they work and complications they present for dental patients. This series is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 18 “Respiratory Part 3”
Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder? – Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder? I do, and I am sure many of you do as well. Michelle and I had the opportunity to attend the Airway Advocate Workshop in Johns Island, SC, in 2019, presented by Julia Worrall that focused on the airway's importance and its relationship … [Read more...] about Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder? – Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
