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A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Release Date: 09/19/2026
559 Standards of Care: Why Dental Hygiene Must Own Its Professional Framework
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
JoAnn Gurenlian joins Jessica and Dave for a practical conversation about the purpose, evolution, and everyday importance of the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice. From understanding the difference between standards of care and scope of practice to applying professional standards in real-world clinical situations, this episode explores how standards can help dental hygienists strengthen clinical judgment, documentation, ethical decision-making, and patient outcomes. What We Talked About The purpose and evolution of the Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice...
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558 Bone Health, Hormones, and the Clinician Behind the Care
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Every patient who sits in our chair brings more than just a mouth with them. Hormones, bone health, medications, and life stage can all influence what we see clinically. In this episode, Jessica and Dave explore the connection between hormonal changes, bone health, and oral health—and why dental hygienists play an important role in recognizing the clues, starting conversations, and helping patients get the care they need. What We Talked About: How hormones and bone health influence oral health throughout a patient’s lifetime What clinicians may notice during puberty,...
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Net32 Podcast Chat- Periodontal Communication and Seed Planting- guiding a path to health
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Jessica and Dave welcome Dr. Pamela Ray to discuss how hygienists can improve periodontal communication, help patients take ownership of their disease, and guide them toward informed decisions about their health. This episode was brought to you by our friends at Net32. What We Talked About: Overcoming barriers to periodontal treatment acceptance. Using the oral-systemic connection to motivate patients. Effective language and communication strategies. Strengthening communication with periodontists, physicians, and referral sources. Handling patients who delay...
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557 Changing the Paradigm for Treating TMD
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect millions of patients, yet they remain widely misunderstood. In this episode, Jessica and Dave explore a new way of thinking about TMD with Dr. Anthony Urbanek. After 36 years of performing TMJ surgery, Dr. Urbanek stopped and began researching the disease to better understand its causes and develop a nonsurgical approach. What We Talked About: Why the traditional TMD treatment paradigm needs to change Common myths and misconceptions about TMD The connection between occlusion, muscles, joints, inflammation, and symptoms...
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Treat the Biology, Not Just the Symptoms: Personalized Home Care for Dental Hygiene Patients Sponsored by Perio Protect
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
In this tipisode, Amanda Hill - RDH explores the importance of biology-driven home care recommendations and why a one-size-fits-all approach may not meet every patient’s needs. From chronic inflammation and acute healing to xerostomia and remineralization, Amanda discusses how hygienists can match home care products to each patient’s unique biology. She highlights the important role of saliva in oral health and shares strategies for supporting patients during the many months between dental hygiene visits. The takeaway: Assess first, choose products second, and build a home care protocol...
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Solventum Podcast Chat- Give your orthodontic patients a clear advantage with Solventum™ Clinpro™ Clear
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Orthodontic treatment can make oral hygiene more challenging, with brackets and aligner attachments creating areas where biofilm can accumulate and contribute to demineralization and white spot lesions. This episode was brought to you by our friends at Solventum. In this episode, Jessica Atkinson and Dave Torres discuss the role of fluoride in orthodontic prevention and how Solventum™ Clinpro™ Clear can help protect enamel while fitting seamlessly into clinical workflows. What We Talked About Why brackets and aligner attachments make oral hygiene more difficult....
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556 The Endoscope: Seeing What We’ve Been Missing in Dental Hygiene
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Jessica and Dave welcome Judy Carroll, RDH, Founder and Clinical Director of PerioPeak Innovations, to discuss how periodontal endoscopy is changing the way hygienists assess and treat periodontal disease. With 36 years of clinical experience, Judy shares her expertise on: How periodontal endoscopy works and its evolution in hygiene. How visualization can improve clinical decision-making and calculus detection. The connection between endoscopy, biofilm management, and periodontal outcomes. Common misconceptions, barriers, and training considerations. ...
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555 From Wear Facets to Wellness: The Hygienist's Role in Airway Health
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with a dental professional who has spent more than 20 years in hygiene and noticed a recurring problem: patients whose bruxism and wear patterns pointed to possible airway issues were being referred for sleep evaluations, but too often never completed the process. That frustration led to the creation of Orasom Health, a platform designed to help dental teams support patients from the first airway red flags in the dental chair through screening, diagnosis, and treatment. What We Talked About How hygienists are...
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554 AI in Dental Hygiene: Tool, Threat, or Teammate?
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in dentistry and dental hygiene. From clinical decision-making to education and patient care, the conversation examines where AI can help, where it creates new challenges, and why human judgment remains essential. In this episode we talked about: How AI is currently being used in dentistry and dental hygiene Opportunities AI may create for clinicians, educators, students, and patients Concerns surrounding ethics, overreliance, accuracy, privacy,...
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553 High Standards, Human Teaching: Rethinking Rigor in Dental Hygiene Education
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
What if true rigor in education isn't about making learning harder—but making it more meaningful? In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Marion Manski, MS, RDH, to reflect on a distinguished career in dental hygiene education. As she prepares for retirement, Marion shares how her philosophy of teaching has evolved, why high standards and compassion can coexist, and what today's educators can do to help students succeed without losing sight of their humanity. This conversation is a thoughtful look at leadership, mentorship, and the lasting...
info_outlineOrthodontic treatment can make oral hygiene more challenging, with brackets and aligner attachments creating areas where biofilm can accumulate and contribute to demineralization and white spot lesions.
This episode was brought to you by our friends at Solventum.
In this episode, Jessica Atkinson and Dave Torres discuss the role of fluoride in orthodontic prevention and how Solventum™ Clinpro™ Clear can help protect enamel while fitting seamlessly into clinical workflows.
What We Talked About
Why brackets and aligner attachments make oral hygiene more difficult.
The impact of biofilm and demineralization during orthodontic treatment.
The role of fluoride in orthodontic prevention.
How Clinpro™ Clear can migrate around brackets and attachments to reach high-risk areas.
Its fast-acting, 15-minute eat-and-drink time.
Its self-contained design for simple chairside application.
How Clinpro™ Clear can support both patient experience and practice workflow.
Resources:
https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/f/b5005503000/
https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/mmmspinco/clinpro-clear-brochure-ds-rps-enpdf
Contact the Hosts
Jessica Atkinson
jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com
Dave Torres
dtorres@endeavorb2b.com