A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Episodes
Salivary Diagnostics Done Chairside with Dr. Tina Saw
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are playing with a puzzle that has missing pieces. We have so many tools at our disposal, tools that we have been told were the answers. Unfortunat...
473 Education Is the Key To Happiness and Success with Jessica Giebel
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is one empowering episode! I am joined by Jessica Giebel to talk about how impactful the RDH is for patient health and the power we wield when we...
Subgingival Irrigation, When and What to Use - Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does your office perform subgingival irrigation? And if so, what medicament do you use? In this episode, Katrina Sanders discusses the extent that sub...
ADHA pt 2: Unnecessary Hullabaloo
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Folks it has been some interesting 14 days. In this episode, Andrew discusses some emails sent from the ADHA to his place of employment, not to him di...
472 Would You Work in Ghana? with Angie Stone, RDH
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for an adventure? Friend of the show Angie Stone joins us on this episode to talk about her role as a recruiter for dental hygiene pla...
Fentanyl: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fentanyl. It's a drug that many of us have heard about but do not know what it actually is, how its used, and the seriousness for those who use it. Lu...
471 Overcoming Depression and Addiction with Dr. Richard Low!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have experienced a form of seasonal depression when the days are shorter and colder but what happens when those feelings don't leave? Life ...
What Is the Oral-Gut Microbiome? With Machell Hudson-Hoover
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a bi-directional relationship between our oral health and our gut health. We can critically impact our GI health when we care for our oral he...
Pre-Optimization and Gum Scores with Amanda Hill, RDH **Bonus**
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our patients have heard the same lectures, analogies, and stories dozens of times. We tell the same lectures, analogies, and stories dozens of times.....
ADHA Membership Renewal?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am not renewing my ADHA membership this year. In this episode I outline my personal reasons for this choice, and how I still plan to stay involved i...
470 Ergonomics Around The World with India Chance!
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, India Chance discusses her recent dental-related travels to Scandinavia. We talk about oral disease rates, cultural opinions on overa...
Surprising Dental Issues For Elite Athletes! Fast Facts with Andrew Johnston, RDH
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look at elite athletes with their bulging biceps, the rock-hard abs, and high level achievements with envy. Surely they know how to stay healthy, r...
What Hygienists Regret Most in Retirement!
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hygienists are terrible at planning for retirement. In this episode, Andrew talks about the top regrets people have during retirement and what things ...
469 Does More Pay Buy Loyalty? With Amanda Hill pt 2
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 2 episode, Amanda Hill brings the juice with a conversation on business owners buying the loyalty of its employees. If that is true, do y...
My Patient Uses Zyn, What Should I Do? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zyn popularity is on the rise, shipping 12.7 million cans in 2018 and now 334 million cans. Chances are, you have had patients using these nicotine po...
468 Does More Money Buy Loyalty? With Amanda Hill
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amanda Hill brings the question about pay and its relationship to employee retention. Do you have a price that would keep you working...
Top 3 Skills To Work On in 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dentistry is constantly changing and it is our responsibility to evolve with it. With that in mind, listen in to this episode for Andrew's top 3 skill...
467 Holiday Bonuses: Presents, Parties or Pay Me More? Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale of Two Hygienists Crossover Episode!
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to holiday bonuses, parties, and vacation time so we went to the social medias and found out some of the ...
Healthy Fats - Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy fats have proven benefits for heart and other organ health, but how do they impact our oral cavity? Are there benefits before, during, and aft...
Should Dental Hygienists Call Patients? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bit of a friction point when an office asks the dental hygiene team to help fill the schedule by calling patients. We literally have positions ...
466 Why Your Hygienist Hates You, A Dentistry Unmasked Feature Episode!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for some honest conversations about the dentist-hygienist dynamic? Tune in to this week's episode of our podcast, where Drs. David Rice ...
Can RDHs own dental practices? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell!
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if an RDH is legally allowed to own a dental practice? What would that look like? Join Josey Sewell on today's episode to hear ...
Chicago Midwinter 2025 Preview with Dr. Denise Hale!
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago Midwinter is approaching this February and in this episode I catch up with Dr. Denise Hale to talk about what their big plans are for the meet...
465 How Might The Next Trump Administration Impact Dentistry? With Amelia DeStefano!
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is not very often that we have a presidential administration that impacts our dental industry very much. We have largely been insulated from that. ...
Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has a PCP provided feedback that your patient should NOT have epinephrine in the local anesthesia? It's a complicated issue as epi does so much to imp...
Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it and who decides what it is? In this episo...
464 The Students' Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon!
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's unique when students have strong opinions regarding how the profession is progressing, but these 3 students are special. Join Elena, Jasmyn, and ...
Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irrigating with Chlorhexidine has been a gold standard for clinical practice for decades and, in fact, many offices still practice this way. In this e...
Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Feeding Your Good Guys with Dr. Mark Burhenne! **Bonus**
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What we put in our bodies, matters. What products we use for oral home care matters. Dr. Mark Burhenne joins on the show today to talk about how to ev...
463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Annie hosts Lynn Pencek to discuss how to care for our patients with implants. During the discussion she finds that some of the guida...
Proteins and Antioxidants Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson Hoover
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Machell joins us for another mini episode to talk about the defense and reparative function of proteins and antioxidants and how important that is in ...
Oops! Mistakes We've Made In The Op: An RDH RANT Takeover
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all make the mistakes. Some of them are quietly swept under the rug and no one notices, but others can cause an office wide commotion. Join Heather...
462 Office Culture: Can DSOs Do It Right? with Tom Marler of Sage Dental!
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Office Culture: How important is it for you? By my observation, office culture can make or break a practice. With bad culture, the clinicians burn out...
What are the most common roles for RDHs in a DSO? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell!
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps you are looking for your next career step but aren't sure where to look. Give this mini episode with Josey Sewell a listen to see if a positio...
461 Pregnancy and Oral Health with Sue Scherer!
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We often see our patients for many years which helps us build a connection with them. In this episode, Sue Scherer helps us uncover what we can be doi...
Are There Legit Issues with Getting Someone Numb? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you miss with your injection or is the patient hypersensitive? Is the technique wrong or the anesthetic not strong enough? In this episode with To...
460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All dental hygiene programs are the same, right? I think for many of us, we take what we experienced in school and assume that is the experience every...
What Dry Mouth Products REALLY Need in their Ingredient List Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to ingredient lists and we, as healthcare professionals, should be knowledgeable as well. In t...
459 Using Microscopes in Dentistry with Kristen King, RDH
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is an argument that can be made that using microscopes with our patients should be mandatory. From the clinical perspective, it tells us a story...
B Complex Vitamins with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This this mini episode, Machell Hudson-Hoover discusses the role of B complex vitamins in our oral and systemic systems. She also talks about the best...
Learning about Lasers with Christine Hammelev, RDH! **BONUS**
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We were so lucky to catch up with Christine Hammelev at RDH Under One Roof to talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry: Lasers! And its not e...
Peculiar Patient Stories: An RDH Rant Takeover with Heather, Anna, and Lizz
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have them, experiences with patients that you just can't make up! Listen to this episode as Heather, Lizz, and Anna delight in their stories an...
458 The Dental Staffing Crisis with Ed Thomas and Cary Gahm
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's full episode, we are talking about the dental staffing crisis. Ed and Cary are unique in that they see the data sets for dental staffin...
How do DSOs celebrate dental hygiene month? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell!
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's National Dental Hygiene Month and offices are celebrating with their patients and clinicians everywhere.. but what are DSO's doing different than...
Dental Website Copywriter: A New Angle on Dental Side Gigs with Dr. Prasanna Patel
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a new side hustle? Dr. Prasanna Patel understands that feeling well and has taken her dental knowledge, her love for helping dentists be s...
457 Competent and Confident: A Student Roundtable Discussion with Kasidee Port, Bria Riser, and Rylie Ellis
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The future is bright if this is what the 2025 graduating class is like! We welcomed Kasidee, Bria, and Rylie from Utah Tech to the episode today to ta...
When Should Bupivicaine Be Used in Dentistry? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola!
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who even uses Bupivicaine? Should we stop using it in dentistry or does it have a purpose? Tom Viola joins the show and gives his expert opinion in le...
Wash That Nose! with Joel Melton **Bonus**
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Xylitol has been the answer for dental professionals for a long time but we rarely think about its applications for the nasal passage and how that imp...
456 Helene, Milton, etc - How Offices Handle Natural Disasters
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this time... with one major hurricane just passing and another bearing down on us today, Annie and I felt it pressing to talk about what offices ca...
5+mm Pockets, No Calculus - What Do I Do? Fast Facts: Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders and Dr. Mia Geisinger!
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The patient presents with 5+ mm pocketing but no radiographic calculus... what do you do? In this episode we have an insider's seat to listen to the c...
455 Finding the BEST dental office with Alex Bajer, RDH
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex is something else. He was a bit of a wayward youth but quickly changed his path and went on a journey to find the thing that fulfills him... and ...
How Much Sugar is 60g? Fast Facts with Annie Walters and Andrew Johnston
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A 20 oz cola has approximately 60g of added sugar. Your favorite PSL has around 50g. But how much is that really and how can we communicate the danger...
Practical AI Implementation For The Dental Hygienist with Rushi Ganmukhi and CJ Donio! **BONUS**
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial Intelligence can sound complicated and even scary, but Bola AI is a company that creates useful and practical clinical tools with implement...
Electric Toothbrushes Can Be Expensive, What's The Next Best Option? with Janelle O'Neill
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I feel like dental professionals offer either an electric brush or teach how to use a manual brush... but there has to be a mid-level option, right? T...
454 Instrumentation For The Everyday RDH with Whitney Howerton, RDH
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many great instruments available to the RDH these days but it can almost be a curse to have this many options. In this episode with Whitn...
Calcium and Phosphorus - Fast Facts Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Calcium and Phosphorus are essential building blocks in our body. In this week's quick recap, Machell Hudson-Hoover reviews what they are and gives us...
453 Foreign-Trained Dental Professionals' Impact in the US with Teresa Duncan
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andrew gets an chance to sit down with Teresa Duncan to talk about the issues surrounding foreign trained dentists, what their role co...
I have a specific glove or mask brand I like, will a DSO order this for me? with Josey Sewell, RDH
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We just had an episode on sustainability, and clinicians are becoming more vocal in requesting specific tools and disposables for a variety of reasons...
How Periodontists and Hygienists Work Together for Patient Health with Dr. Mia Geisinger! **BONUS**
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger at RDH Under One Roof to talk about her recommendations for patient care and how hygienists play a ...
452 Welcome to Ozone with Barbara Tritz, RDH
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard of Ozone for patient care? Before this episode my knowledge was literally zero on this topic. I had heard it and seen it around for sev...
Buffering Local Anesthetics, How Does They Work? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it work...
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Please Share!
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and ...
451 International Dental Hygiene Symposium in Seoul with Dr. Emily Boge
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposiu...
Are Antibiotics Harmful? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Antibiotics have literally been the hero of humanity multiple times over... but in dentistry we have a huge problem of overprescription. Join Katrina ...
Unscientific Facts: An RDH Rant Takeover
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Science is the base of the practice of Dental Hygiene, but in this episode Anna, Heather, and Lizz dive into the truths that might not have science, b...
450 Lab Tech to RDH To...? with Derik Sven, RDH
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today we have Derek Sven and we talk about his unique path of going from a lab tech to a dental hygienist and what he is up to now which i...
Vitamin A, C, and D - Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Micronutrients A, C, and D are all vital for our teeth, periodontium, and overall health. In this mini-episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover she gives yo...
Selecting the Right Tools for Practice with Bethany Montoya, RDH **Bonus**
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we get so far out over our skis, that we lose focus. It's time to take a look at the basics, so in this episode we talk with Bethany Montoya...
Blood Thinners Update with Tom Viola!
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blood thinner guidance has really changed over the years and in this week's episode we are responding to a message sent in by Dr. Pier in which she ha...
449 Lifestyle Changes and Physical Improvements with Jaymie Britt, RDH
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being disciplined enough to get healthy is tough work. In this episode we catch up with Jaymie Britt who has undergone several iterations of exercise ...
Is Being Paid on Commission Bad? Ask The Experts with Josey Sewell!
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about being paid on commission? Hygienists are very split on this topic so we brought on Josey Sewell to join the show today to give u...
Is Baking Soda Abrasive? with Sue Scherer, RDH
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patients and clinicians alike continue to perpetuate the myth that baking soda is abrasive so in this TIPisode we get down to the science with Sue Sch...
448 Brain Health and The Healthcare Gap with Deborah Lindell, RDH
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is urgency in dentistry, even more for our aging populations who do not have the benefit of time and repair. Debbie Lindell joins the podcast to...
Compounding Companies and Anesthetics, What Do We Need To Know? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Compounding pharmacies are gaining popularity throughout dentistry and healthcare. There are lowered costs, customized medications, and local ties. Bu...
Student Research Awards with Linda Miller
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and soon to be colleagues embrace...
447 Sustainability in Dentistry with Brittany Cox, RDH
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We could all do better. In this episode we talk about sustainability which. for some, is just a buzz word but for many its a conscious action to help ...
What Age Should Children First See The Dentist? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being a parent is hard, there is a LOT to learn. How heavy does the child have to be for a car seat and is it rear facing or forward facing? When do t...
License Portability Made Simple With Andrew Johnston, RDH
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a practice struggling to find help, a DSO who is looking for more talent, or a clinician looking to get a change of scenery... portability ...
446 Mouth Taping? And Other Sleep Hacks with Teresa Power DeNike BS, CCSH
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this part 2 discussion with Teresa Power DeNike, we take the next level and talk about things patients can do to improve their sleep. Sometimes pat...
Lessons Learned from RDH Under One Roof 2024
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of great things that happen each Under One Roof - bags full of goodies, networking till you drop, and opportunities to advance galore! ...
DIY Dentistry - An RDH Rant Takeover
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
People are... creative. They file their own teeth, create their own whitening pastes, pull their own teeth, and super glue their teeth back together. ...
445 Obstructive Sleep Apnea and The RDHs Role with Teresa Power DeNike BS, CCSH
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Teresa Power DeNike joins the podcast to chat about nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and how the dental hygienist plays a rol...
Nutritional Impact on Health - Ask the Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition plays a huge role in our overall health but over the next several months, Machell will help connect how nutritional components impact oral h...
Say It, Don't Spray It with Tabetha Magnuszewski, RDH **BONUS**
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tabetha joins the podcast this week on an episode live from the exhibit hall floor at RDH Under One Roof in Denver, CO. Join us as we talk about her i...
444 Perio Hygienist vs General Practice RDH with Dr. Sam Low
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I have often thought about what it must be like working in a perio practice. From start to finish, patient to clinician to insurance and more... it al...
What is the most valuable part about working at a DSO for the RDH? Ask The Experts with Val Dangler, RDH
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are hygienists leaving private practices to go work at a DSO? Join Val Dangler this week as she explains the value RDH's see working for a larger ...
The Many Hats of the RDH with Melissa Calhoun, RDH
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RDH's wear so many different hats and we can do so much with our degree and license! This week Melissa Calhoun joins the show to share her journey and...
443 Insurance Fraud Investigations with Kate Murphy, RDH
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about who is on the other side of the claims we submit? Sure we know there is a mysterious person who approves (but mostly denie...
Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the handful of local anesthetics at our fingertips, we seem to reach for Lidocaine and Articaine the most. Is one of these better than the other?...
Money Now or Money Later? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine I gave you the option to take $6 million now, or or $1.2 million each year from 2036 until 2060 - which would you take? Join me in this TIPiso...
442 Dental Implants: What Were You Taught? with Lynn Pencek, RDH
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Pencek joins the program this week to help us get back on track with dental implant basics and dental implant maintenance. We talk about what den...
Is Alcohol a Required Ingredient for Mouthwash To Be Effective? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I remember the first mouthwash I tried, it was sweet and minty and set my mouth on fire. We then added water to lessen some of the burn but was told t...
441 Identifying Human Remains with Kimberly Erdman, RDH
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a scenario where your loved one goes off to war. They disappear amidst the chaos but their whereabouts are unknown. There is no closure. This ...
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro's Potential Effect on Our Patients with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Weight loss drugs seemingly come and go just as often as fad diets but we might have a change to that. GLP-1 (and now GLP-2 and 3) drugs are currently...
Waterline Compliance: Have the Conversation! with Andrew Nobilini **Bonus**
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joined today by Andrew Nobilini from Proedge Dental Water Labs to talk about how we keep our patients safe from waterline based infections. We talk ab...
Hazing in Hygiene School - An RDH RANT Takeover
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hazing NEVER happens... right? Maybe more than we think and Heather, Lizz, and Anna have some stories for you! If you want to read more examples, be s...
440 Infertility and Dentistry with Jessica Woods, RDHAP
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk infertility. The WHO just updated their statistics that 1 in 6 are impacted by infertility. If you are seeing 8 patients a day, good chance...
How do I choose a DSO that aligns with my values on sustainability and going green?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dentistry, with our unit doses and infection prevention materials, creates a lot of waste. Many of us are working to limit the amount of waste our off...
Disclosing Tablets Aren't Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode we shoot our shot to convince hygienists to start disclosing all patients. We talk about 3 key reasons and hopefully open up the...
439 Get More Education with Annie Walters, RDH
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I (Andrew) am so happy to introduce you to our new co-host, Annie Walters. In this episode, I take the opportunity interview her and get to know her a...