465 How Might The Next Trump Administration Impact Dentistry? With Amelia DeStefano!
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Release Date: 12/11/2024
470 Ergonomics Around The World with India Chance!
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
In this episode, India Chance discusses her recent dental-related travels to Scandinavia. We talk about oral disease rates, cultural opinions on overall health, the healthcare systems, infection control, and notions on ergonomics. It is a packed episode you won't want to miss! Resources: You can find India here: Learn2prevent on all social media India Chance on Linked in
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Surprising Dental Issues For Elite Athletes! Fast Facts with Andrew Johnston, RDH
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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, right? Would it surprise you to learn that, from an oral health perspective, they are more likely to have disease? Listen to this short episode and how it might relate to your more "normal" patients that show up in your chair! https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10890155/#sec2-medicina-60-00319
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What Hygienists Regret Most in Retirement!
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Hygienists are terrible at planning for retirement. In this episode, Andrew talks about the top regrets people have during retirement and what things you should be thinking about NOW to avoid the regret later. [email protected]
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Does More Pay Buy Loyalty? With Amanda Hill pt 2
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 you have a price or is there more to a work environment than money? Resources: @amandahillrdh on FB, Insta and Linked In
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My Patient Uses Zyn, What Should I Do? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 pouches so what does that mean for you? What should you be looking for and should you be concerned? Join Katrina Sanders as she answers all of our questions! Resources: More Fast Facts: Katrina Sanders Website: Katrina Sanders Instagram:
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Does More Money Buy Loyalty? With Amanda Hill
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 in a difficult situation? Would you get paid less to work in a great office? Hear this part 1 of 2 and find out her thoughts! Resources: @amandahillrdh on FB, Insta and Linked In
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Top 3 Skills To Work On in 2025
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 skills he plans to work on in 2025. What skills will you work on?
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Holiday Bonuses: Presents, Parties or Pay Me More? Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale of Two Hygienists Crossover Episode!
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 opinions, added our own two cents, and a special crossover episode was formed! Join this very special collaboration between Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale Of Two Hygienists. We get real on all things holiday bonuses!!
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Healthy Fats - Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 after perio therapy? Listen in as Machell Hudson-Hoover gives you a few extra tidbits of information that you can share with your next patient! Resources: Machell@rdhhealth
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Should Dental Hygienists Call Patients? with Andrew Johnston, RDH
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
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 in the office whose main task is answering and placing calls to patients. Additionally, there is an unbalance between the hygiene and restorative department - the restorative department is almost never asked to make calls to patients for appointments. Be that as it may, this TIPisode gives some points to ponder about why it might be a GREAT idea for RDHs to pick up the phone and make some calls, give it a listen!
info_outlineIt is not very often that we have a presidential administration that impacts our dental industry very much. We have largely been insulated from that. This new administration in 2025, however, has made some huge announcements that will have a direct impact on the profession. From the cost of supplies to workforce issues, prevention ideology, affordability of care, and much more could changing. Listen in as Amelia DeStefano breaks down some of these potential shifts.
https://www.dentistryiq.com/dentistry/research-and-news/article/55241292/what-will-trumps-second-term-mean-for-dentistry