RDHs cannot diagnose… such a dumb statement. RDHs are completely underutilized in the analysis and objective measurement of decay, so while diagnosing if off the table, we should be utilized as key players in the detection of caries. Sometimes, we need someone in our field to demonstrate, to walk the walk and that is where Jessica Woods comes in. With her vast experience we discuss the assessment and diagnosis of tooth decay - its a fascinating episode you won’t want to miss!

Contact Info:

Jessica Woods on Linked In   @executiverdh on Instagram   [email protected]

Are there big differences in expectations in private practice vs DSO when it comes to oral cancer screenings? Listen in as Valerie Dangler explains what she has seen in her experience working in DSOs. 

In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com

Message Val for all of your DSO questions! [email protected]

Katie Barrer joines us this week as we talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry… BOTOX. Hygienists around the USA are clamoring for the opportunity to add this to the scope of practice. Listen as we discover this world with leading expert, Katie!

Rounding out our RDH's abroad series, Andrew brings on honorary RDH for a day, Brittany Duncan, to chat about all things travels. Later in the episode Brittany turns the tables and quizzes Andrew on the upcoming inaugural dental trip to the Philippines. 

Reach out to Brittany - [email protected] or check out her podcast Untraditionally Traditional: A Millennial Homemaker here on apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untraditionally-traditional-a-millennial-homemaker/id1678227992

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Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective!

Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - [email protected]

Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aquoralspray.com

Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? We discuss some of these things in this week's TIPisode!

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Claudia Walder is different. She is confident and driven but also has the ability to embrace whimsy. When given the opportunity to work abroad in Switzerland, she jumped at the chance. Switzerland brought her new opportunities professionally and in the love department.

If you are looking to see what its like to work in a different country, give this episode a listen or give her a follow on Instagram - @socalsmileartisan

Oral cancer is the cancer of our profession so join Katrina Sanders this week as we walk through some important keys to effective oral cancer screenings!

Resource:

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com  Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 

https://oralcancerconsulting.com/cotten-method-guide/ols/products/the-cotten-method-screening-guide

Anna, Heather, and Lizz are back with an episode about bbbburn out. With a study reporting that up to 35% of hygienists looking to leave the profession, we got some work to do. Join them for this super interesting conversation.

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

Have you ever wandered what it would be like to just sell everything, move over seas, and start a new life knowing you had a dentistry as your safety net? Well that is pretty close to what Lacy Walker did and we talk a little bit about that in this episode. This is part one of the series of dental hygiene abroad, be sure to reach out to her and ask her all of the questions about her experiences working on a US military base in Germany!

Resources:

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