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Welcome to the world's #1 dental hygiene podcast! You will get up-to-date information with some real life application. Andrew and his panel of cohosts are exactly where you are, dental professionals looking to get better! We may not be experts, but we will do our best to get them on the show! Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app and enjoy the show!
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Office Culture: How important is it for you? By my observation, office culture can make or break a practice. With bad culture, the clinicians burn out quicker, the front office doesn't function, and the patients can feel it which leads to lower production. Great office culture can make dentistry a delight! A myth that has been out there for years i…
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Perhaps you are looking for your next career step but aren't sure where to look. Give this mini episode with Josey Sewell a listen to see if a position at a DSO is a good fit for you! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysewell Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa…
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We often see our patients for many years which helps us build a connection with them. In this episode, Sue Scherer helps us uncover what we can be doing for our patients from the earliest stages of family planning and through pregnancy. We talk about the types of conversations we should be having, what homecare products we should recommend, and wha…
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Did you miss with your injection or is the patient hypersensitive? Is the technique wrong or the anesthetic not strong enough? In this episode with Tom Viola we dig deep to find out who really should be to blame when a patient does not get numb enough! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit hi…
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460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt!
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All dental hygiene programs are the same, right? I think for many of us, we take what we experienced in school and assume that is the experience everyone has and that could not be further from the truth. In this episode Jessica, Brenda, and Kali talk about what sets their program apart and how that leads to workforce ready dental hygiene graduates!…
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What Dry Mouth Products REALLY Need in their Ingredient List Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
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Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to ingredient lists and we, as healthcare professionals, should be knowledgeable as well. In this episode, Katrina explains what types of ingredients SHOULD be listed for dry mouth products! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources: More F…
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There is an argument that can be made that using microscopes with our patients should be mandatory. From the clinical perspective, it tells us a story of what we are fighting. From the patient perspective, they have evidence-based care they can trust. From the business perspective, there is slight increase in production but also increased patient s…
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This this mini episode, Machell Hudson-Hoover discusses the role of B complex vitamins in our oral and systemic systems. She also talks about the best ways to that B vitamins are absorbed into our body, really essential information for us and our patients. Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com…
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We were so lucky to catch up with Christine Hammelev at RDH Under One Roof to talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry: Lasers! And its not enough to understand the mechanics of how to use a laser, its really important to understand the research so be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for links to the educational materials!…
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We all have them, experiences with patients that you just can't make up! Listen to this episode as Heather, Lizz, and Anna delight in their stories and stories from members of the group! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869
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In this week's full episode, we are talking about the dental staffing crisis. Ed and Cary are unique in that they see the data sets for dental staffing every single day and across the entire country. They joined me to talk about supply and demand ratios, specifics that influence the supply of a local area, and what successful offices are doing to r…
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It's National Dental Hygiene Month and offices are celebrating with their patients and clinicians everywhere.. but what are DSO's doing different than maybe the private offices? Listen to this episode with Josey Sewell to find out! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysew…
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Looking for a new side hustle? Dr. Prasanna Patel understands that feeling well and has taken her dental knowledge, her love for helping dentists be successful, and her love for writing and rolled them all into this new venture. Dental websites are often an afterthought and there is definitely a chance to earn extra money by enhancing the content a…
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457 Competent and Confident: A Student Roundtable Discussion with Kasidee Port, Bria Riser, and Rylie Ellis
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The future is bright if this is what the 2025 graduating class is like! We welcomed Kasidee, Bria, and Rylie from Utah Tech to the episode today to talk about the dental hygiene program life. We wanted to know if there were still the freak outs, the self-doubt, and the anxiety that many of us experienced... and spoilers - this group is confident, w…
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Who even uses Bupivicaine? Should we stop using it in dentistry or does it have a purpose? Tom Viola joins the show and gives his expert opinion in less than 5 minutes! Don't miss this short episode! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media …
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Xylitol has been the answer for dental professionals for a long time but we rarely think about its applications for the nasal passage and how that impacts the rest of the body. In this episode with Joel Melton, Marketing Director for Xlear, we examine those implications. This episode is for all healthcare professionals and for our patients! Xlear.c…
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In this time... with one major hurricane just passing and another bearing down on us today, Annie and I felt it pressing to talk about what offices can do to prepare for a natural disaster. We mention things to do between natural disasters, and the days and hours leading up to one. We hope everyone who should evacuate, does and that we see a kinder…
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5+mm Pockets, No Calculus - What Do I Do? Fast Facts: Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders and Dr. Mia Geisinger!
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The patient presents with 5+ mm pocketing but no radiographic calculus... what do you do? In this episode we have an insider's seat to listen to the conversation between Dr. Mia Geisinger and Katrina Sanders as they talk about this exact scenario that happens in offices everywhere. There is a reason this is happening and there is definitely somethi…
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Alex is something else. He was a bit of a wayward youth but quickly changed his path and went on a journey to find the thing that fulfills him... and dental hygiene ticked the boxes. In this week's episode we talk with Alex Bajer about how he was able to find the right kind of office for him, that fit his lifestyle, personality and ambitions in lif…
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A 20 oz cola has approximately 60g of added sugar. Your favorite PSL has around 50g. But how much is that really and how can we communicate the dangers of this much daily added sugar to our patients? Listen in as Annie and Andrew discuss and use this link as a reference - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-the-sugar-content-of-popular-u-s…
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Practical AI Implementation For The Dental Hygienist with Rushi Ganmukhi and CJ Donio! **BONUS**
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Artificial Intelligence can sound complicated and even scary, but Bola AI is a company that creates useful and practical clinical tools with implementation that is incredibly easy. Don't change just for the sake of change, change because it makes your life easier. Enjoy this episode with Rushi and CJ about 3 tools you need to put in your office lik…
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I feel like dental professionals offer either an electric brush or teach how to use a manual brush... but there has to be a mid-level option, right? There is and Janelle O'Neill joins the podcast today to talk about an affordable option for patients that is up to 70% more effective than manual brushes. Don't sleep on this episode! In partnership wi…
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There are so many great instruments available to the RDH these days but it can almost be a curse to have this many options. In this episode with Whitney Howerton, we talk about how to choose the right instruments, how to keep your instrument sets simple, and what instruments you might want to consider adding. PDT has an amazing instrument compariso…
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Calcium and Phosphorus are essential building blocks in our body. In this week's quick recap, Machell Hudson-Hoover reviews what they are and gives us a really cool and interesting fact that you don't want to miss! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com
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In this episode Andrew gets an chance to sit down with Teresa Duncan to talk about the issues surrounding foreign trained dentists, what their role could be in the US and if they are necessary. Teresa brings great questions and insight to a complicated issue. odysseymgmt.com Chew on this podcast Nobody Told Me That podcast 30:15.956…
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I have a specific glove or mask brand I like, will a DSO order this for me? with Josey Sewell, RDH
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We just had an episode on sustainability, and clinicians are becoming more vocal in requesting specific tools and disposables for a variety of reasons including helping our planet. In this episode Josey Sewell addresses the common question about how to request specific items when working in a DSO. There is absolutely a way to get the things that yo…
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How Periodontists and Hygienists Work Together for Patient Health with Dr. Mia Geisinger! **BONUS**
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In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof to talk about her recommendations for patient care and how hygienists play a part. Dr. Geisinger believes that we each have a role in patient education and delivery of care, but that we all need to communicate and act as a team. It was a great episode and amazing opportunity t…
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Have you heard of Ozone for patient care? Before this episode my knowledge was literally zero on this topic. I had heard it and seen it around for several years but never knew anything about it. Barbara Tritz joins us this week as we discover what Ozone is, what its impact can be on the oral cavity, and how clinicians can use it. It's truly a fasci…
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Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website Tom…
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes! 988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family Call 988 for the suicide and crisis hotline Date/Time: September 11th 12 - 12:30 p.m. ET N…
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This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposium in Seoul, South Korea. Few people take the time to really experience culture as they travel, even less so when they travel all the time. Emily talks about the importance of slowing down and taking i…
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Antibiotics have literally been the hero of humanity multiple times over... but in dentistry we have a huge problem of overprescription. Join Katrina Sanders in this Fast Fact mini-episode as she talks about walking the balance of antibiotic stewardship. In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources…
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Science is the base of the practice of Dental Hygiene, but in this episode Anna, Heather, and Lizz dive into the truths that might not have science, but everyone knows are facts! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869
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On the show today we have Derek Sven and we talk about his unique path of going from a lab tech to a dental hygienist and what he is up to now which is very fascinating. Derek is one of those people who just doesn’t sit still, he is always working on multiple things and he has some BIG plans for the dental profession. Be sure to check this episode …
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Micronutrients A, C, and D are all vital for our teeth, periodontium, and overall health. In this mini-episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover she gives you the facts that you can use for yourself, or for starting oral-systemic discussions with your patients! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com…
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Sometimes we get so far out over our skis, that we lose focus. It's time to take a look at the basics, so in this episode we talk with Bethany Montoya about the types of products we should have on our tray and in the op. Additionally, we talk about what Pac-Dent does to represent at RDH Under One Roof and how they support the profession. Thank you …
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Blood thinner guidance has really changed over the years and in this week's episode we are responding to a message sent in by Dr. Pier in which she had an interesting patient observation who was taking blood thinners. Tom Viola breaks down what drugs we need to pay attention to, which classes these drugs fall under, and what is the implication of e…
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Being disciplined enough to get healthy is tough work. In this episode we catch up with Jaymie Britt who has undergone several iterations of exercise and fitness plans trying to find the one that will help her hit her goals. She is an inspiration to never give up even when life seems to be falling apart around you - you do NOT want to miss this sto…
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How do you feel about being paid on commission? Hygienists are very split on this topic so we brought on Josey Sewell to join the show today to give us some perspective. Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysewell In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio…
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Patients and clinicians alike continue to perpetuate the myth that baking soda is abrasive so in this TIPisode we get down to the science with Sue Scherer. Be sure to check the shownotes for the RDA chart to see where your toothpaste is! Thank you to our partner in this episode Arm and Hammer! Check out what they have for the professional here - ht…
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There is urgency in dentistry, even more for our aging populations who do not have the benefit of time and repair. Debbie Lindell joins the podcast to talk about the care that we should be providing to help promote brain health. We also talk about the gap in the healthcare system and where we could apply ourselves! Resources: IveGotYourPlaque@gmail…
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Compounding Companies and Anesthetics, What Do We Need To Know? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
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Compounding pharmacies are gaining popularity throughout dentistry and healthcare. There are lowered costs, customized medications, and local ties. But should we be trusting them? Tom Viola comes back to the show to tell us a few things we need to keep in mind! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom…
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We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and soon to be colleagues embrace knowledge and curiosity through learning. When they are better, we get better. Special thanks to the partnership of Linda and PDT for this episode! If you wanted to reach out to her be sure to email …
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We could all do better. In this episode we talk about sustainability which. for some, is just a buzz word but for many its a conscious action to help our planet. We have so much waste in dentistry and there are several little things we can do to contribute to sustainability and Brittany Cox is our expert in this. Many thanks to Tim and Trisha at O'…
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Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facing or forward facing? When do they transition to booster seats? What is their vaccination schedule, how do they get enrolled in preschool? These and about a thousand more questions that come up every day including... When should ki…
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If you are a practice struggling to find help, a DSO who is looking for more talent, or a clinician looking to get a change of scenery... portability of license is essential! There have been many cooks getting in the kitchen and making a mess of the situation and the solution is just not hard to come up with. Join us this week as we Andrew and Anni…
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In this part 2 discussion with Teresa Power DeNike, we take the next level and talk about things patients can do to improve their sleep. Sometimes patients come up with their own ideas (and diagnosis!) and sometimes its provider recommended. Join us this week as we talk about several of them! Reach out to Teresa on Instragram - @sleepbetternyc or c…
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There are lots of great things that happen each Under One Roof - bags full of goodies, networking till you drop, and opportunities to advance galore! This week we discuss a different lesson learned that isnt in the listacles... tune in as Andrew gives his opinion from 2024!
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People are... creative. They file their own teeth, create their own whitening pastes, pull their own teeth, and super glue their teeth back together. In this episode Heather, Lizz, and Anna share some great stories of DIY Dentistry. RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869
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In this episode Teresa Power DeNike joins the podcast to chat about nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and how the dental hygienist plays a role in assessment and treatment for patients. This should be a key part of everyone's practice because not only does it save lives, but can be a profit center not yet realized. Don't miss this episode a…
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