On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Crystal Spring, RDH in an interview with guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH. Crystal talks to us about the importance of medical and dental integration as it relates to the oral-systemic link. She shares about the work that she does … [Read more...] about Public Health is Not Sub-Standard Care with Crystal Spring, RDH – 344
It’s a Cheat, Not a Treat with Dr. Susan Maples
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Susan Maples and Machell Hudson, RDH to discuss being an integrative healthcare provider and partner, healthy diet, communicating with your patients about their diet (spoiler: It is okay to say poop shoots and farts) and so much … [Read more...] about It’s a Cheat, Not a Treat with Dr. Susan Maples
TIPisode Helping Patients with Executive Dysfunction
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM, Amber Auger, RDH. On this TIPisode Amber talks to us about executive dysfunction in honor of Mental Health Month. Episode Highlights … [Read more...] about TIPisode Helping Patients with Executive Dysfunction
325 Disrupting Dentistry: Fighting For Change with Misty Mattingly, RDH and Dr. Emily Boge
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
