Today on A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Joy Void-Holmes and Crystal Spring, RDH for a special bonus episode where they dive into portability, respect for hygiene and the profession, labor shortages and so much more! 

This episode is made possible by Pulpdent. A company that truly values the work that we do as hygienists and prioritizes innovation to help make our jobs easier! Check out their Embrace line and be sure to enter the “Summer of Embrace” promotion at https://www.pulpdent.com/summer/ 

 

Episode Highlights

• Pulpdent, An Early Adopter
• The Labor Shortage
• Do Hygienists Chase Money?
• Pulpdent Respects us ALL 
• How Are We Being Educated

Quotes

“I do know that hygienists are only willing to work in the right setting, they are pickier about office standard.”

 

“RDH behind your name alone does not guarantee you will be paid top dollar, what else are you bringing to the table.” 

 

“I am investing in myself, even when my employer won’t.” 

 

“The pandemic woke the world up to the importance of oral hygiene.” 

 

“You may be able to move from one state to the next, but that doesn’t change what you are allowed to do in that state.” 

 

“Those of us that have licenses in multiple states view this differently.” 

 

“I am not against the idea, but I am against the way it is being rolled out.” 

 

“Pulpdent is one of those companies that respects hygienists, they respect women and they respect diversity.” 

 

“Respect what I do, I don't just clean teeth.” 

 

“Pulpdent doesn’t have to value hygienists the way they do, they invest a lot of money to support the RDH.” 

 

“Once upon a time people became a hygienist because they wanted to help people, and then people started becoming hygienists because they wanted to make a little more money.” 

 

Links

 

https://www.pulpdent.com/prevention/ 

 

https://www.pulpdent.com/summer/