S02:E13 Getting Up Close and Personal with Phase Contrast Microscopes
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Tom talks about his love- the phase contrast microscope. Nothing helps the conversation with patients about periodontal health better than seeing their own periodontal pathogens up on a 65-inch screen. This technology helps to transfer ownership of the disease back to the patient. Listen to Dr Tom talk about his journey into the microscopic world of dental biofilm.
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S02:E12 The Oral Systemic Movement is Growing!
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Tom and Dr Mike talk about the evolution and growth of dentistry and the opportunities that dental professionals have in the overall health of patients. Recorded in Nashville at the Future of Dental Hygiene is Now conference.
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S02:E11 Valuing Dental Hygiene
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Tom and Dr Mike ponder the question of whether dental hygiene is being taken seriously enough in big case treatment planning. The value of Dental Hygienists and dental hygiene can be overlooked by single-focused practitioners. Also, Dr Mike losses sleep after Dr Tom sends him a social media post that he received.
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S:02E:10 Patrick McKeown Teaches Dr Mike to Breathe
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Dr Mike travels to Galway, Ireland to learn the Buteyko Breathing Method with the master, Patrick McKeown. Humble, gracious, welcoming, generous, caring, and smart- that's Patrick McKeown.
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S:02E:09 Dental Hygienists Worth Listening To
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Tom talks with two very special dental hygienists that are making huge impacts in dentistry- Sue Rusalen and Barbara Tritz.
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S:02E:08 The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now!
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Tom and Dr Mike podcast live from the hands-on portion of the first The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now! conference in Nashville. Attendees get a chance to experience the latest in technology and science. Lasers, guided biofilm therapy, ozone, phase contrast microscopes, and biological testing are proudly on display.
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S:02E:07 Sleep Well, Be Well with Vivos
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Mike and Dr Tom get to the root cause of bad sleep and bad breathing. What do so many of our patients who feel fatigued, unable to focus, anxious, and/or unrefreshed in the morning have in common? A compromised airway. One of our hygiene superstar superpowers is the ability to identify this root cause and get help. Dr Mike uses Vivos appliances to non surgically remodel these compromised airways.
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S:02E:06 Dive into Ozonated Water
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Dr Tom and Dr Mike take a dip into ozonated water. They talk about ozone carried in water and its benefit for our patients. The improved periodontal health, cleaner waterlines, surface disinfection, decreased pathogenic aerosols, and more can't be overlooked any longer.
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S02:E:05 Implementing Advanced Hygiene in 2022
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Tom and Dr Mike reflect on the past year and discuss the opportunities to elevate our care in 2022.
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S02:E:04 Post-Pandemic Ponderings
Hygiene Superstar Podcast
Dr Mike and Dr Tom have been thinking about the post-pandemic landscape. What will stick, what should stick? Will we take this opportunity to improve or go back to business as usual?
info_outlineSo many choices. Dr Mike and Dr Tom discuss their favorite mouthrinses. Spoiler alert: they both hate Chlorhexidine.