A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast Andrew Johnston, RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists
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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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When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!
There are lots of considerations for which anesthetic you should use and 3% plain is commonly used in dentistry. Mostly we think it should be used in cases of short acting, but then we have to consider that multiple cartridges could lead to toxicity... so when should we use it? Tom Viola explains in today's episode!
Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com -
TIPisode: How to Fight Without Ruining Relationships with Andrew Johnston
Fighting is inevitable. We fight with people we don't like, we fight with our coworkers, we fight with our friends and loved ones etc. But this is an art to fighting the right way and in this TIPisode we lean on a recent article that teaches us some key points and takeaways.
https://www.vox.com/even-better/24153561/fight-argue-without-ruining-relationships-conflict-disagreement-compromise -
438 Antibiotics: Who Needs A Pre-Med? With Sue Scherer, RDH
Antibiotics were once doled out like candy to anyone who had an ouchy tooth or metal in their body. Now, we know better... sorta. Sue Scherer joins the podcast this week to talk about what our responsibility is as dental professionals for understanding and knowing proper use and administration of antibiotics, and how one commonly used antibiotic has really gone on to seriously hurt and kill people.
Resources:
https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14214197/to-premedicate-or-not-to-premedicate-untangling-current-recommendations-on-antibiotic-premedication
Talking With Docs Video: https://youtu.be/KBaGbcj2PdU?si=CNElveER8iiDMCA9
Email Sue: sscherer@waterpik.com
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How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients!
Resources:
More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com
Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/
Resource #1: Sahni, V. (2023). Vaping questions. British Dental Journal, 234(10), 713-713.
Resource #2: Irusa, K. F., Vence, B., & Donovan, T. (2020). Potential oral health effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 32(3), 260-264.
Resource #3: Wadia, R., Booth, V., Yap, H. F., & Moyes, D. L. (2016). A pilot study of the gingival response when smokers switch from smoking to vaping. British dental journal, 221(11), 722-726. -
Why Are You Still Doing That? An RDH RANT Takeover!
Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end!
RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869 -
437 What Does a Next Level Hygienist Look Like? with JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH
What is the responsibility of the dental hygienist in this very changed world? Just 15 years ago the landscape looked very different and the role and scope of the hygienist was leveraged to the fullest. What has changed and how can research be the key to advancement? JoAnn Gurenlian talks about this and so much more in this episode!
Resources:
joanng@adha.net