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. This month, in response to an email question from a long time listener, Michelle and … [Read more...] about Student Focused Presents: Resources And Associations To Level Up Your Career – 278
Impact of HPV Immunization Training on Dental Hygiene Students’ Attitudes and Confidence Regarding HPV Preventive Education
HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers (OPC) are on the rise. In recent years HPV-related OPC has surpassed the HPV-related cervical cancer global burden. Dental professionals are already very involved in secondary and tertiary prevention regarding OPC with screening diagnosis and in some cases … [Read more...] about Impact of HPV Immunization Training on Dental Hygiene Students’ Attitudes and Confidence Regarding HPV Preventive Education
Exploring lay public and dental professional knowledge around HPV transmission via oral sex and oral cancer development – Science Sunday
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) plays an independent role in the development of about one-third of all oral cancers. It is quite prevalent with 3 in every 4 sexually active men and women infected worldwide, most without symptoms. In a recent study published in 2019 in the journal BMC Public Health the … [Read more...] about Exploring lay public and dental professional knowledge around HPV transmission via oral sex and oral cancer development – Science Sunday
TIPisode “The Jacks” with Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss "The Jacks". Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH is the founder Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner. Episode Highlights Sickle … [Read more...] about TIPisode “The Jacks” with Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH
Your canary in the sterilization process coal mine – Article
When it comes to providing the highest quality oral care and promoting infection control in the practice, the sterilization of all dental instruments is paramount.1 All sterilization processes should consist of three types of monitoring to ensure the procedure has been fully carried out: mechanical, … [Read more...] about Your canary in the sterilization process coal mine – Article
Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
As dental professionals, most can agree that oral health is an important part of overall health. We know this as dental healthcare providers, but what motivates patients to take their oral health seriously? This can often be determined by patient reported outcomes. In an article published September … [Read more...] about Health Outcomes Reported by Dental Patients – Science Sunday
Article: Environmental disinfection is a vital step toward preventing the spread of COVID-19
Dental professionals should be well versed in the importance of protecting patients, staff, and anyone else who enters the practice from infection. The pandemic has brought the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and the use of proper personal protective equipment into sharp focus, but it is … [Read more...] about Article: Environmental disinfection is a vital step toward preventing the spread of COVID-19
Association Between Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism among Dental Hygiene Students – Science Sunday
Association Between Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism among Dental Hygiene Students Emotional intelligence is defined as “the ability to evaluate and govern the emotions of oneself and others”. The definition of professionalism seems to be more subjective. Dental educators define … [Read more...] about Association Between Emotional Intelligence and Professionalism among Dental Hygiene Students – Science Sunday
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 94 (Kathy Bassett, RDH – Local Anesthesia Expert!)
Ep 94 Kathy Bassett, RDH - Local Anesthesia Expert! Interview starts at 12:16 You will learn something today… thats just something that is going to happen! We talked about how great Washington State is and how schools can help enforce and cultivate a certain mindset. Ergonomics both stalled … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 94 (Kathy Bassett, RDH – Local Anesthesia Expert!)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 69 (Dr. Tony Stefanou DMD)
Dr. Stefanou, DMD is a man with connections. He has worked hard throughout his thirty years in the dental industry to build relationships with over 270 manufacturers and their sales teams. He understands the psychology of dental sales and of dental professionals. He talks with us about the different … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 69 (Dr. Tony Stefanou DMD)
