In this episode we look closer at what happens to the brain's neural pathway for lonely people. What we think of as being "sad" is actually a lot more dangerous. Listen here about what is happening, what are the signs, and how you can help your lonely patients, friends, and … [Read more...] about Fighting Loneliness: Do You See the Signs in Your Patients? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Tips for Passing Your Clinical Board Exam with Kim Laudenslager, RDH, MPA, CDIPC
This week's TIPisode is for the students and the educators out there! We are joined by Kim Laudenslager, RDH, MPA, CDIPC as she explains some essential tips to passing the CRDTS clinical board exams. To learn more head over to http://www.crdts.org or send email to info@crdts.org … [Read more...] about Tips for Passing Your Clinical Board Exam with Kim Laudenslager, RDH, MPA, CDIPC
Overcoming Anxiety and Failure in Dental Hygiene with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this TIPisode Andrew explains his opinion on why there is so much negativity, anxiety, and depression over what we perceive to be failure and what we can do about it. He talks about how broken dentistry is and attempts to shape the vantage point from which we view it. Tl;dr - We are strong, … [Read more...] about Overcoming Anxiety and Failure in Dental Hygiene with Andrew Johnston, RDH
New Office? Tips for a Successful Start with Andrew Johnston, RDH
January signals a new start and some of us are carrying that over to career choice. Andrew is also starting at a new company this January and thought it might be a good idea to give some tips on how to start off well in the new office. Give this episode a listen and be sure to reach out if you have … [Read more...] about New Office? Tips for a Successful Start with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Handling No-Shows/Downtime TIPisode with Andrew Johnston, RDH
For this TIPisode, Andrew characteristically used all of his many failures in life to illustrate what NOT to do and also what TO do during slow times, downtime, or no shows. It isn't always our intention to appear like we are not team players, I think many of us are misunderstood and also that we … [Read more...] about Handling No-Shows/Downtime TIPisode with Andrew Johnston, RDH
TIPisode Co-Diagnosing with Erika Flateau, RDH
On this TIPisode we are joined by return guest Erika Flateau, RDH, about co-diagnosing and how to implement this practice with your doctor/s. Consider setting up a co-diagnosing system in 2023 for improved efficiency and comprehensive … [Read more...] about TIPisode Co-Diagnosing with Erika Flateau, RDH
Renew ADHA Membership? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
This week's TIPisode features Andrew Johnston, RDH as he has to make a decision to renew his ADHA membership for 2023 or not. Listen in to his pros and cons for renewing and his advice to all of those who are in the same boat! … [Read more...] about Renew ADHA Membership? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
TIPisode Patient Comfort Equals Compliance
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about patient comfort because a comfortable patient is a compliant patient. This TIPisode is sponsored by Gingi-Pak! … [Read more...] about TIPisode Patient Comfort Equals Compliance
