There are so many chemicals and drugs being added to beverages and THC is one of them. In this episode, Tom Viola brings us the facts about how these drinks might be impacting our patients!

Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing [email protected], visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified

Continuing our conversation about power flossing, Brynn Snyder and I share a quick conversation about the 3 reasons (plus a bonus 4th reason!) people should make the switch from manual flossing to power flossing!

www.SlateFlosser.com and use RDH10 for $10 off any order. If you are a professional, use the professionals tab for 30% off your first flosser!

** In partnership with Slate Electric Flosser

In this (rebroadcasted) episode, we talk about the importance of sleep, and how Teresa and Drew are helping our patients achieve their best rest! If you are interested in learning more, please check out their website, social, or email them through the links below. 

[email protected] [email protected] https://sleepbetter.nyc/ https://www.instagram.com/sleepbetternyc/

This episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover demonstrates the exact reason we need to be educated on all things oral and systemic, and our patients need us to be a source of knowledge. Listen to this short episode, a compliment to last months episode on probiotics, to learn how Lactobacillus reuteri works to promote our oral and gut health. 

Resources:

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

Being a temp is increasingly becoming a thing. It's not for everyone but if you want to be at the top of your temping game, consider these few tips from Andrew. 

For today’s (rebroadcast but can't miss) episode we welcome back Dr. Kim Kutsch to the show. Misty and I had a chance to catch up with him at ADA SmileCon 2023 and it was just the best conversation about helping the professional organizations grow and how to deliver a successful practice through growth in the dental hygiene appointment.

Be sure to check out Dr. Kutsch's podcast, "Contrary to Ordinary" on your podcast app. And shoot him a message if you're so inclined -  [email protected]

How often should our patients present for their perio maintenance recall? Is it okay to graduate them from 3 mos to 4 mos recalls? How do we evaluate this? Check out this 5 minute episode with Katrina Sanders to learn more!

References:

• American Academy of Periodontology. Acquired from: https://www.ada.org/~/media/JCNDE/pdfs/Perio_Disease_Classification_FAQ.pdf?la=en.  Accessed on: September 21, 2021.
• Magnusson, I., Lindhe, J., Yoneyama, T., & Liljenberg, B. (1984). Recolonization of a subgingival microbiota following scaling in deep pockets. Journal of clinical periodontology, 11(3), 193-207. Greenstein, G., Periodontal response to mechanical non-surgical therapy: a review. J Periodontol, 1992. 63(2): p. 118-30.

Just about everyone in dentistry has adopted the power toothbrush.. but what about an electric flosser? Take it from me, this is something we need to be talking about!

www.SlateFlosser.com and use RDH10 for $10 off any order. If you are a professional, use the professionals tab for 30% off your first flosser!

** In partnership with Slate Electric Flosser

Are you looking to get out of the office but still see patients? Would you be interested in being your own boss? Give this episode a listen as Heidi Desmarais explains what a hygiene practitioner is, what they can do, and what resources are available through the Alliance of Dental Hygiene Practitioners!

Rdhalliance.org

[email protected]

In this episode, recorded live from Chicago Midwinter, Andrew revisits some top tips to consider when attending a large conference. If you have never had the chance to travel to one of the big shows, you really need to make it a priority... but don't forget about these tips when you do!