On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we have a combo episode! The first half of this interview is with Melissa Calhoun, RDH to discuss Pregnancy and Oral Health. We are then joined by Joy Lantz, RDH to discuss tongue ties and myofunctional challenges that present in … [Read more...] about 354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
Xylitol: A Prebiotic with Dr. Mark Cannon
Please Leave a Review! On this bonus episode we are joined by Dr. Mark Cannon. Dr. Cannon talks to Andrew, and guest co-host Machell Hudson about Xylitol and its use as a prebiotic. We have heard some of the benefits of xylitol in the past but Dr. Cannon opens our eyes to just how many ways … [Read more...] about Xylitol: A Prebiotic with Dr. Mark Cannon
319 Communicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt Allen
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, Dr. Matt Allen joins us to talk about patient vs parent focused approaches to communication in the op and how to use your motivational interviewing techniques with both pediatric patients, and their parents. This … [Read more...] about 319 Communicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt Allen
Pediatric Myofunctional Intervention With Sarah Hornsby -318
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, therapist, speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur Sarah Hornsby, RDH joins us in honor of Children's Dental Health Month to talk about myofunctional intervention in our pediatric patients! This episode has FREE CE! Be … [Read more...] about Pediatric Myofunctional Intervention With Sarah Hornsby -318
Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a public health concern with high rates of untreated carious lesions among children being a burden for missed school days as well as pain and suffering. Public health dental hygienists are poised to manage the disease burden by providing care and referrals for further … [Read more...] about Success Rates of Pediatric Dental Referrals made by Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioners – Science Sunday
Medical-Dental Integration in Arizona Part 2
On this week’s podcast, Matt continues his chat with Laurie Clark, RDH, AP, BADH about her work as a dental hygienist at Dignity Health in Arizona. Listen in as she shares her experience working in a primary care setting and being part of the medical team. Plus, Matt reflects on his time at the ADHA … [Read more...] about Medical-Dental Integration in Arizona Part 2
Low Microbiome in Populations with a Low and High Prevalence of Caries
Previous studies have shown the oral microbiome stays stable unless it is disturbed by medication, disease, low pH, or significant changes in diet. Dysbiosis of the oral microbiome by colonization of aciduric and acidophilic bacteria is associated with dental caries. In a clinical study published in … [Read more...] about Low Microbiome in Populations with a Low and High Prevalence of Caries
Products For Your Pediatric And Teen Patients
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr.Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about the expanding MI Paste line from GC America. Episode Highlights What is MI Paste? Recaldent Using MI Paste in Your Practice Pediatric … [Read more...] about Products For Your Pediatric And Teen Patients
