On this week’s podcast, Michelle talks with Marci Perry, Product Marketing Manager for Infection Prevention and Control, HealthFirst, on how and why it’s important to talk with patients about what you are doing to provide them a safe dental visit. Because dental patients are more aware than ever … [Read more...] about The Importance of Educating Your Patients about Infection Prevention
The First Ever Dental Infection Prevention Certification
Michelle discusses the launch of the first ever dental infection prevention certification with Jen Price and Nichol Schreiber. This is a joint collaboration with DANB and The DALE Foundation. Jen Price, Chief Engagement and Development Officer of The DALE Foundation discusses the development process … [Read more...] about The First Ever Dental Infection Prevention Certification
An Investigation of General Practitioners’ Understanding and Perception of minimally Invasive Dentistry – Science Sunday
Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) is a new concept that suggests changing the principles of operative dentistry, as it has been proven to be a better way to manage the dental disease with minimally invasive procedures keeping the integrity of the tooth intact. A study published in 2018 in the … [Read more...] about An Investigation of General Practitioners’ Understanding and Perception of minimally Invasive Dentistry – Science Sunday
Top 5 Way To Approach Life After Graduation
This week Amanda Hill is talking about the Top 5 ways to approach life after graduation with Julie Whiteley. If you are feeling unprepared to be set loose in an operatory, you are not alone, and that feeling is normal! This profession is all about lifelong learning, you should have that feeling … [Read more...] about Top 5 Way To Approach Life After Graduation
Joy McCarthy MEd, RDH Top 5 Influences For Interprofessional Collaboration
This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast, your host Amanda Hill, RDH is talking about the top 5 influences for inter- professional collaborative practice with Joy McCarthy MEd, RDH! Episode Highlights Amanda’s Top 5 Favorites Joy’s Background Joy’s Top … [Read more...] about Joy McCarthy MEd, RDH Top 5 Influences For Interprofessional Collaboration
Student Focused Presents: Resources And Associations To Level Up Your Career – 278
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
