A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Episodes
211 Myofunctional Therapy Series part 3 with Sarah Hornsby
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on myofunctional therapy by looking at how these issues manifest in older children and adults and how ea...
TIPisode with Eden Ivie, RDH
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's tip is all about increasing patient acceptance with the use of an intra-oral camera. A picture speaks a 1000 words, right? With these ti...
210 Myofunctional Therapy Series part 2 with Sarah Hornsby
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists is continuing its miniseries on myofunctional therapy with Sarah K. Hornsby. This week, she shines a light on how myofunction...
TIPisode with Cindy Purdy
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ergonomics is no longer just a trendy buzz word. Join Cindy on this TIPisode as she discusses personal injuries in the dental office. Did you know...
209 Myofunctional Therapy Series part 1 with Sarah Hornsby
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists is starting the New Year off with a brand new series focusing on myofunctional therapy, which focuses on the treatment of mus...
Bullying and Burnout W/Michelle and Andrew
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next stop, vulnerability station! As a kind of New Year's gift, Andrew and Michelle have wrapped up a special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienist...
208 Student Focused Presents: Treating Patients with HIV
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the latest student roundtable, A Tale of Two Hygienists has invited on three guests who either work with patients affected by HIV/AIDS or have stu...
TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Uche Odiatu is back and here to get you started in 2020! Are you setting a goal or resolution? If so, you need to hear this! Dr. Odiatu is a...
207 Airway Health with Julia Worrall!
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the real challenge in treating an airway disorder is getting the patient to actually take our advice—which can mean encouraging the other ...
206 Oral Bacteria and Alzheimers with Anne O. Rice
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While you might not see the connection at first, there is a connection between poor oral health, poor sleep, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Al...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. The ultrasonic bath is more important in the sterilization process than you may have given it credit...
205 Vitamins, Gut Health, and Sleep with Dr. Stasha Gominak
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle is joined by co-host Eva Masters Ramsey for the latest A Tale of Two Hygienists interview to discuss anything and everything pertaining to th...
TIPisode with Tom Viola
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Viola does an excellent job of explaining osteoporosis and osteonecrosis. We have so many patients, friends, family members, and maybe even on...
204 Student Focused Presents: Oral Systemic Health
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists is once again hosting a roundtable of guests for the benefit of you soon-to-be graduates. This discussion, recorded at Collab...
TIPisode with Teresa Duncan
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Generation EZ... Teresa explains to us why we all fall under that generation umbrella. Are you making visits to your office easy? Teresa gives ...
203 Budgets, Business, and Benchmarks
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing its deep dive into the business side of dentistry, this week A Tale of Two Hygienists is examining the nitty gritty of office budgets and w...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Uche Odiatu is back and has 21 strategies to help us all survive the holidays. Office parties, family feasts, and holiday baking create a minefiel...
202 Getting to Know your Why - With Corey Jameson-Kuehl
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To continue its series on the business side of dentistry, A Tale of Two Hygienists is taking a look at how you can ensure your office team works toget...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ This week, Claire helps us to r...
201 Metrics Matter! with Josey Sewell, RDH
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists is happy to bring its listeners a new series on the business side of dental hygiene, something not every hygienist is familia...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Are you still working with the cold sterile solution in your office? Noel gives us the deets on th...
200 Student Focused Presents: Embracing Dental Technology
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle recently dropped by Dentsply Sirona World, a three-day conference for dental professionals held in Las Vegas, where she had the opportunity t...
TIPisode with Tom Viola
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Viola tells us about the power of the medical history and why you shouldn't ask the patient if they take any medication... With over 30 ye...
199 Connecting Through Teledentistry
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Michelle's trip to RDH Under One Roof actually allowed them to pack a bunch of RDHs (and a dentist!) under one roof to record this episode....
TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A day in the life of Dr. Uche Odiatu is this week's TIPisode! Dr. Odiatu walks his talk and you can get a glimpse into what he does to keep fit, healt...
198 Finding Clarity with Dental Endoscopes
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Periodontal surgery can be essential in treating oral disease that goes below the gumline, but the very thought of going through such a procedure puts...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ This week, Claire helps us to remem...
197 Human Trafficking: A Global Concern with Sakher Alqahtani
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's A Tale of Two Hygienists is a heavier episode dealing with personal loss and worldwide turmoil, but it also offers a glimpse into a very n...
TIPisode with Andre Shirdan
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Andre Shirdan and he talks to us about utilizing our software. Are you having a hard time working with your particular so...
196 Breast Cancer Survivors Roundtable with Kris Potts and Mary Jensen
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so to start it off in stride we're using this roundtable episode as an opportunity to speak with two hygieni...
TIPisode with Teresa Duncan Oct 2019
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Consultants.... does that word send shivers down your spine? We have all heard the horror stories about consultants taking over practices, and Tere...
195 Student Focused Presents: Tips From Your Future Colleagues
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists' student roundtable series is taking a different approach this week, aimed entirely at students who've only recently started ...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Odiatu is talking about a work-life balance. We all struggle to find that balance, but Dr. Odiatu has some great suggestions to help n...
194 Infection Control Compliance with Toothcop Duane Tinker
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's come to this: the final installment in A Tale of Two Hygienists' infection control series. To close things off, we've brought on a former law enf...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch September
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Closed containers-- how important are they and what do you need to consider when finding the best pr...
193 Bloodborne Pathogens with Kim Laudenslager!
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Andrew and Michelle continue their infection control series, they really want to focus on bloodborne pathogens—basically any disease or infection...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ This week, Claire helps us to remem...
192 OSAP: The Best Kept Secret in Infection Control with Michelle Lee
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Michelle recently discussed infection and contagion control at length with their last trio of roundtable guests, one of who was kind enough...
TIPisode with Tom Viola
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Viola has been on the podcast before and in this TIPisode he highlights some great points about vaping. This is a hot topic these days and w...
191 Student Focused Presents - Infection Control Roundtable with Emily Boge, Joy Void-Holmes, and Michelle Lee
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When your job requires you to get right up close and personal to a patient's mouth, you need to really get on top of your cleanliness game—especiall...
TIPisode with the Crest Smile Council Members
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have an extra Friday this month so we thought we would bring you something different! Andrew has been on the Crest Smile Council for a few years ...
190 Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Two Rare Mama Bears Podcast Hosts Megan and Matty
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) is an inherited disease that atrophies skeletal muscles and results in poor development of motor skills and other ...
The Best Episode Ever with Leah and Kelsey from Two Therapists and a Thesis Podcast!
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A refreshing departure from our normal episodes, we meet up with Leah and Kelsey while in Brisbane for the ISDH. We begin with some Aussie slang and t...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Can you use low volume and high volume at the same time? Can you drape your suction on the light h...
189 Martinis and Menopause with Kelli Swanson Jaecks
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Menopause, that inevitable middle-aged milestone, can actually negatively impact oral health, which is pertinent not only to our patients but to menta...
188 Diabetes and Treatment Consideration with Stacey Simms!
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 30 million people across the United States are diagnosed with diabetes, and many of them will find themselves in your care as a dental professi...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong August 2019
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ We are all struggling with informat...
187 Student Focused Presents: Dental Mission Trips
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly student roundtable discussion episodes are dedicated to help you navigate the at-times turbulent waters from graduation to internship to f...
Today's RDH Has a Podcast! with Kara RDH and Ben Buzbee!
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Vavrosky (Kara, RDH) and Ben Buzbee return to the show to tell us about some exciting new updates going on including their new podcast! www.Tod...
TIPisode with Teresa Duncan
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
These TIPisodes keep getting better and better! Teresa gives us another round of great advice and in this tip, she is talking PPOs Teresa Duncan, M...
186 Medical Emergency Tips From a Paramedic with Susannah Trammell
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series on dental-adjacent issues, we're tackling a scenario that every dental hygienist should be prepared for, however unlikely it may...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Do we need to really clean AND disinfect? Noel answers a listeners question on this week's episode...
185 Suicide Prevention: An Introduction with Randi Jensen MA, LMHC, CCDC
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Tale of Two Hygienists continues its series on dental-adjacent issues that can impact ourselves and our patients. This week, Andrew and Michelle hav...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Odiatu is talking about total body health and that our job is more than being concerned with P. gingivalis. Dr. Odiatu is a practicing...
184 Vaping: A Big Deal? With Edie Gibson, RDH
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vaping is everywhere these days, to the point where it's difficult to go for a walk without spotting someone puffing from a vape pen of some kind. But...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ She has also created Wake Up Memory...
183 Child Abuse with India Chance, RDH
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists, we're digressing from our usual technical discussions to shine a light on an unpleasant but very important subj...
TIPisode with Andre Shirdan
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Andre Shirdan and he talks to us about consistency. We have to be consistent with our findings and how each team member i...
182 Student Focused Presents - RDH Innovators
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly student roundtable discussion episodes are dedicated to help you navigate the at-times turbulent waters from graduation to internship to f...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch. Extracted teeth, what do we do with them? Can the patient take them home? Can we throw them in the t...
181 Michelle and Daniel do another mission trip!
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First, we want to thank Premier for sponsoring this mission trip and letting us use the AeroPro cordless handpiece. This was a first for both Michel...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Odiatu discusses the healthy food paradox. How can food that is good for our body be bad for the mouth? Dr. Odiatu tells us why and how ...
Intro to Orthodontics with Dr. Bryan Green
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Michelle are launching a new mini-series on specialty, this week is part 2 on orthodontics. At first glance, this topic doesn't seem to hav...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong, RDH
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, smarterDA.com and now https://wakeupmemory.com/ She has also created Wake Up Memory...
179 Intro to Endo with Dr. T.R Ravenel
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Michelle are launching a new mini-series on dental specialty. For this first episode, they aim to give hygienists the knowledge they need t...
178 Dental-Related Inpatient Hospitalization Trends with Dr. Josefine Wolfe
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back on our show Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, who's continuing our latest series on ...
TIPisode with Teresa Duncan
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
These TIPisodes keep getting better and better! Teresa gives us another round of great advice and in this tip, she tackles the new Perio Classifica...
177 Student Focused Presents: Public Health
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly student roundtable discussion episodes are dedicated to help you navigate the at-times turbulent waters from graduation to full employment...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch and is a great reminder about our surface disinfectants! Medicom sponsors this episode. Head over t...
176 Cariology in Public Health with Sharity Ludwig, RDH
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final installment of Andrew and Michelle's four-part cariology series! To cap off our journey with caries, we're stepping away from private p...
175 Caries Detection with Technology with Dr. Paresh Shah pt 3 of 4 of the Cariology Series
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's part three of four of Andrew and Michelle's cariology series! As we near the final stretch, this episode's specific focus is on the tools and met...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dr. Odiatu is joined by Mahsa Bakhshandeh, RDH. They chat about how we can enhance our chairside conversations and help our patients make ...
174 Cariology Series part 2 with Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michelle and Andrew continue their 4-part cariology series, where they consult with the experts on how to properly diagnose, treat and preve...
173 Local and Topical Anesthetics in Dentistry with Tom Viola R.Ph
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back Tom Viola, R.Ph who appeared in another bonus episode earlier this Janua...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, and smarterDA.com She has also created Wake Up Memory tips to help us remember patho...
172 Caries Detection and Etiology with Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz!
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interview starts minute 7:55 Cariology Series Part ONE Be sure to buckle up because the next few weeks of A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast are going t...
TIPisode with Andre Shirdan
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to have this TIPisode presented by Andre Shirdan! He was on the podcast before! Andre is an inspirational and motivational speaker...
171 Student Focused presents: Demystifying DSO's with Rafael, Tammy, and Ashley!
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our monthly student roundtable discussion episodes are dedicated to help you navigate the at-times turbulent waters from graduation to internship to f...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Noel Brandon-Kelsch and is a great reminder of how vital our masks are and what not to do with them! Medicom sponsors thi...
170 Sugar Obsessed with Karen Davis, RDH
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our themes of health and nutrition from the last few episodes, Michelle and Andrew have invited a guest who isn't just critical of our soci...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is with Dr. Uche Odiatu as he discusses why poor sleepers are poor healers. Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer...
169: Vitamins for a Healthier You before a Healthier Two w/ Katy Cameron
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
While Michelle, unfortunately, wasn't able to sit down for this show's latest episode, the similarly named hygienist Machell Hudson (previously heard ...
168 Stannous Fluoride and What It Can Do For Your Patients with Sherri Lukes, RDH
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back Sherri Lukes, who previously appeared on episode 103. Sherri M. Lukes, ...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong, RDH
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, and smarterDA.com She has also created Wake Up Memory tips to help us remember patho...
167 HIPAA Violation Considerations with Ann Marie DePalma
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to have Ann Marie DePalma, RDH, back on our show again (previously heard on episode 90)! We met up with her at the Yankee Dental Congres...
TIPisode with Teresa Duncan
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
These TIPisodes keep getting better and better! Teresa gives us another round of great advice and in this tip, she tackles the 4355 code Teresa Dun...
166 Student Focused presents - Resumé and Interview Tips with Doug, Teresa, and Kim!
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don't truly receive proper instruction for how to write a résumé, least of all one tailored to dental hygiene. Thankfully the new panel ...
TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Brandon-Kelsch is an international speaker, writer, Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice and Director of Cabrillo College Dental H...
165 Hygiene Compensation Models with Rachel Wall, RDH, BS
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following the thread from last week's discussion, we're taking a close look at how hygienists get paid and, most importantly, how they can get paid we...
TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you have heard Dr. Uche Odiatu on the podcast or have been lucky enough to have seen him present, you know he has a ton of energy! We wish he wou...
164 Employee or independent contractor? The 1099 breakdown with Olivia Wann
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We're ecstatic to have dental compliance expert Olivia Wann, RD, JD back on our show again (hear her previously on episode 82)! The founder of Modern ...
TIPisode with Claire Jeong March 2019
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Jeong is the founder of StudentRDH.com, dentaltoaster.com, and smarterDA.com She has also created Wake Up Memory tips to help us remember patho...
163 Hygienists are doing it wrong! with Dr. Tarun Agarwal
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As you can tell from the background chatter, The Voices of Dentistry conference was a blast, and it was made even better by this episode's guest: a de...
162 A Quick Look at the New Periodontal Classification with Susan Wingrove!
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back Susan Wingrove, who previously appeared on episode 21. Susan is a regis...
TIPisode with Teresa Duncan March 2019
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Duncan, MS gives another great tip on dental coding. Why would hygienist need to be fully aware of dental codes? Teresa explains why our docu...
161 Student Focused presents: "Confidence vs Humility"
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special roundtable episode, focusing on how you soon-to-be graduates can find a healthy balance between confidence in your own abilities and un...
February TIPisode with Noel Kelsch
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Brandon-Kelsch is an international speaker, writer, Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice and Director of Cabrillo College Dental H...
160 Lifestyle Habits For a Healthier Patient with Dr Uche Odiatu
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoyed hearing from Uche Odiatu on our recent TIPisode, then you'll be pumped to know that we recorded an even longer episode with him followi...
TIPisode with Uche Odiatu February 2019
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's TIPisode is brought to by Dr. Uche Odiatu. He is a road warrior, out teaching us ways to be healthier so we can keep helping our patient...
159 Minimally Invasive Dentistry with Dr. John Comisi!
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest isn't just satisfied with scraping teeth. A master of "practical management," he aims for such a thorough treatment that his patient...