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
Clinical Relevance of Dexterity in Oral Hygiene – Science Sunday
Mechanical removal of plaque and biofilm is necessary to prevent oral diseases such as dental decay and periodontal disease. Patient’s ability to perform tasks is essential in the proper plaque control. A recent study published in 2019 in the British Dental Journal aimed to “evaluate dexterity and … [Read more...] about Clinical Relevance of Dexterity in Oral Hygiene – Science Sunday
Top 5 Reasons People Buy From You
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Debi Dencek about the reasons people buy from you and ways to communicate with your patients to get their buy in. Quotes “I make a point to listen before I speak.” “There is no SOP for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons People Buy From You
TIPisode: Zeroing In On Xerostomia
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Brooke Crouch, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about dry mouth and using Allday Dry Mouth Spray to treat your patients. Episode Highlights Causes of Dry Mouth Allday Dry Mouth Spray Xylitol Quotes “Dry mouth … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Zeroing In On Xerostomia
TIPisode Are Lunch And Learns A Waste Of Time?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode our very own Andrew Johnston, RDH talks to us about lunch and learns, and provides tips to get the most out of yours! Episode Highlights Proper execution Block your schedule Distraction free Sample questions for your rep Post meeting … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are Lunch And Learns A Waste Of Time?
Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
Controlling plaque accumulation is imperative to good oral health. Plaque accumulation leads to inflammation that can cause dental disease if not managed properly. In a clinical trial published in 2021 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene the authors aimed to “evaluate the plaque removal … [Read more...] about Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
TIPisode Let’s Talk Handpieces!
On this weeks TIPisode, brought to you by Young Dental we are joined by Whitney Howerton, MDH, RDH to discuss all things about handpieces, specifically cordless handpieces! Highlights Corded vs. Cordless Handpieces Create your handpiece wishlist Discover CDC … [Read more...] about TIPisode Let’s Talk Handpieces!
TIPisode Small Change, Big Impact
Please Rate this Podcast! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH to talk about Children's Dental Health Month and the importance of starting good oral hygiene habits young. Episode Highlights Product Choice Product Choice Metered … [Read more...] about TIPisode Small Change, Big Impact
Oral Care During Cancer Treatment with Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH – Your Dental Top 5
This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill talks with Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH about how to help our patients with oral cancer, and their oral care during treatment. Episode Highlights Jill’s Background Side Effects Support, LLC Brush Selection … [Read more...] about Oral Care During Cancer Treatment with Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH – Your Dental Top 5
TePe Oral Care (tip for embrasure spaces): Chairside Chats
Here is a little tip for those embrasure spaces when you need a smaller wire but a bigger bristle diameter! Sponsored by tepeusa.com Don’t forget to use the ATOTH code for 40% off your first order! More Chairside Chats: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/chairsidechat/ … [Read more...] about TePe Oral Care (tip for embrasure spaces): Chairside Chats
