On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are recording at Hinman Dental Conference with Dr. Emily Boge and Misty Mattingly, RDH to talk about disrupting dentistry and fighting for change. This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure this CE is … [Read more...] about 325 Disrupting Dentistry: Fighting For Change with Misty Mattingly, RDH and Dr. Emily Boge
Top 5 Universal Curettes with Whitney Howerton
On this episode of Your Dental Top 5, Amanda Hill is joined by Whitney Howerton to talk about curettes and building your kit to benefit yourself as a clinician and your patients alike. Quotes “I would bet there are some hygienists out there that still have their instruments … [Read more...] about Top 5 Universal Curettes with Whitney Howerton
TIPisode Effective Following with Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are speaking to all the clinical educators out there! We are joined by Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd from Hygiene Edge to talk about being an effective follower. Episode Highlights Rise Conference for Clinical Coordinators Follower Types … [Read more...] about TIPisode Effective Following with Jessica Atkinson, RDH, MEd
Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
The most common disease among children is dental caries with a prevalence up to 8 times higher than asthma. Dietary sugars are known to play a role in the development and progression of dental caries. In a recent cross-sectional study published in 2021 in the Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences the … [Read more...] about Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
Importance Of Engaging In Advocacy To Improve Access To Care
This week Matt discusses advocacy and the variance in scope of practice from state to state. Matt chats with Sherri Foran, RDH, BSDH, MPA, PHDH who is the president of the Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association. Matt and Sherri discuss the public health dental hygiene(PHDH) model in Illinois and … [Read more...] about Importance Of Engaging In Advocacy To Improve Access To Care
TIPisode Are You Listening Dave Marsh?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Michelle and Andrew! Your hosts are talking about comments made by Lobbyist Dave Marsh for the Illinois State Dental Society. The comment that got Michelle, Andrew and should get you fired up: “I just don’t … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are You Listening Dave Marsh?
Mechanical Plaque Removal of Periodontal Maintenance Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Managing periodontal disease can be a difficult task for many dental hygienists as patients are often non-compliant with home care. Mechanical removal of plaque is the cornerstone to periodontal maintenance programs. Providing patients with devices to assist in proper plaque removal may be an option … [Read more...] about Mechanical Plaque Removal of Periodontal Maintenance Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Student Focused Presents: Public Health vs. Private Practice – Episode 301
Please Leave a Review! On this Student Focused Roundtable Michelle is joined by Crystal Spring, RDH and Janet Crosswhite, RDH to talk about public health vs. private practice. Both Janet and Crystal work in the public health realm and share their experiences from working in public health and … [Read more...] about Student Focused Presents: Public Health vs. Private Practice – Episode 301