This week we did a flip-a-roo and Andrew will be doing Fast Facts and Katrina's Fast Fact episode will be next week for the Wednesday episode. In this episode Andrew recounts a conversation he had with a friend about if we are selling our patient's a lie when we keep hammering away to 'brush and … [Read more...] about Are You Selling Your Patients a Lie? Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Oral Care for Foster Care with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this TIPisode Andrew Johnston, RDH talks about taking care of patients that are a part of the foster care … [Read more...] about Oral Care for Foster Care with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Working with Unique Patient Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
This week Andrew Johnston, RDH gives some tips when working with 4 somewhat unique and potentially more difficult patient groups. We get all types in our chairs and we need to be prepared and be nimble to adapt to their needs. Our homecare instructions cannot be one size fits … [Read more...] about Working with Unique Patient Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH returns with part two of tips for a quicker appointment. This time he tackles Scaling, Oral Cancer Screenings, Operatory Breakdown, and Chart Notes. Any additions or comments? Shoot him an email Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com … [Read more...] about Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Quicker Appointments (Prep, Tray Set Up, Radiographs, Perio Charting) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this TIPisode we tackle the issue of time management as Andrew Johnston, RDH give his pointers for Prep, Tray Set-up, Radiographs, and Perio Charting. Like many things, it will take practice and repetition before these tips become habits but give it a real … [Read more...] about Quicker Appointments (Prep, Tray Set Up, Radiographs, Perio Charting) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Fighting Loneliness: Do You See the Signs in Your Patients? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this episode we look closer at what happens to the brain's neural pathway for lonely people. What we think of as being "sad" is actually a lot more dangerous. Listen here about what is happening, what are the signs, and how you can help your lonely patients, friends, and … [Read more...] about Fighting Loneliness: Do You See the Signs in Your Patients? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Overcoming Anxiety and Failure in Dental Hygiene with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this TIPisode Andrew explains his opinion on why there is so much negativity, anxiety, and depression over what we perceive to be failure and what we can do about it. He talks about how broken dentistry is and attempts to shape the vantage point from which we view it. Tl;dr - We are strong, … [Read more...] about Overcoming Anxiety and Failure in Dental Hygiene with Andrew Johnston, RDH
New Office? Tips for a Successful Start with Andrew Johnston, RDH
January signals a new start and some of us are carrying that over to career choice. Andrew is also starting at a new company this January and thought it might be a good idea to give some tips on how to start off well in the new office. Give this episode a listen and be sure to reach out if you have … [Read more...] about New Office? Tips for a Successful Start with Andrew Johnston, RDH
