Hygiene Superstar Podcast

Dental Hygienists and prevented minded Dentists are the real heroes in the fight against chronic inflammatory diseases. Dr Mike Czubiak and Dr Tom Larkin explore the mouth-body connection and talk about implementable strategies that will help your patients live a happier, healthier life.

S02:E13 Getting Up Close and Personal with Phase Contrast Microscopes 12/11/2022

S02:E13 Getting Up Close and Personal with Phase Contrast Microscopes 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/25292385

S02:E12 The Oral Systemic Movement is Growing! 11/07/2022

S02:E12 The Oral Systemic Movement is Growing! 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/24931134

S02:E11 Valuing Dental Hygiene 08/23/2022

S02:E11 Valuing Dental Hygiene 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/24138924

S:02E:10 Patrick McKeown Teaches Dr Mike to Breathe 07/19/2022

S:02E:10 Patrick McKeown Teaches Dr Mike to Breathe 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/23783513

S:02E:09 Dental Hygienists Worth Listening To 05/08/2022

S:02E:09 Dental Hygienists Worth Listening To Dr Tom talks with two very special dental hygienists that are making huge impacts in dentistry- Sue Rusalen and Barbara Tritz. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/23043515

S:02E:08 The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now! 04/18/2022

S:02E:08 The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now! 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/22820864

S:02E:07 Sleep Well, Be Well with Vivos 04/04/2022

S:02E:07 Sleep Well, Be Well with Vivos 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/22675013

S:02E:06 Dive into Ozonated Water 01/21/2022

S:02E:06 Dive into Ozonated Water 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. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/21844844

S02:E:05 Implementing Advanced Hygiene in 2022 01/04/2022

S02:E:05 Implementing Advanced Hygiene in 2022 Dr Tom and Dr Mike reflect on the past year and discuss the opportunities to elevate our care in 2022. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/21669296

S02:E:04 Post-Pandemic Ponderings 07/13/2021

S02:E:04 Post-Pandemic Ponderings 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? /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/19801049

S02:E:03 The Mouth/COVID Connection 09/07/2020

S02:E:03 The Mouth/COVID Connection For those that develop COVID-19, high cytokine levels like IL-6 have been shown to be associated with a significant risk of ending up on a ventilator. In study after study, who has been successfully lowering these levels for their whole career? Yep, you, the hygiene superstar. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/15909173

S:02E:02 Coronavirus: Lessons Already Learned 03/21/2020

S:02E:02 Coronavirus: Lessons Already Learned Get ready for a new revolution in dental office infection control. Dr Tom and Dr Mike discuss the battle against infectious aerosols using ozonated water. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/13638605

S:02E:01 Dental Hygienists help fight off the Coronavirus 03/11/2020

S:02E:01 Dental Hygienists help fight off the Coronavirus As we fight the spread of the Coronavirus, it's easy to overlook our very important contribution to this fight. Dr Tom Larkin and Dr Mike Czubiak discuss this in the Season 2 opener of the Hygiene Superstar Podcast. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/13507205

S:01E:09 The Magic Number of Recare Intervals 07/30/2019

S:01E:09 The Magic Number of Recare Intervals When should I come back to see you? Dr Tom and Dr Mike take on recare intervals. How many months is right? Just what is the magic number? /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/10711241

S:01E:08 Love Goes Out to Our Heart Attack Risk Reducers 06/30/2019

S:01E:08 Love Goes Out to Our Heart Attack Risk Reducers Dr Tom and Dr Mike discuss a study that shows us that our periodontal pathogens cause cardiovascular disease. But what it really says is that dental hygienists should be revered by all as the lifesavers that they truly are. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/10342709

S:01E:07 Mouthwash: Listen, Rinse and Spit 05/26/2019

S:01E:07 Mouthwash: Listen, Rinse and Spit So many choices. Dr Mike and Dr Tom discuss their favorite mouthrinses. Spoiler alert: they both hate Chlorhexidine. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/9923876

S:01E:06 Is Perio Protect in your Bag of Tricks? 05/05/2019

S:01E:06 Is Perio Protect in your Bag of Tricks? Dr Tom and Dr Mike look at Perio Protect for the local delivery of hydrogen peroxide. What do you have in your bag of tricks to help your patients fight periodontal disease? Should Perio Protect be there? /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/9661370

S:01E:05 Laser Focused on the Oral Systemic Connection 04/09/2019

S:01E:05 Laser Focused on the Oral Systemic Connection Focus your attention on diode dental lasers and you will be focusing on a technology that is ideal for reducing the bone ruining, heart attack causing bacteria that we want to specifically target. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/9324551

S:01E:04 Dr Mike doesn't Floss 03/24/2019

S:01E:04 Dr Mike doesn't Floss Confessions of a non-flossing dentist. Interdental cleaning with floss alternatives is discussed, challenging the status quo of oral hygiene recommendations along the way. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/9116822

S:01E:03 Finding the root cause of the Root Cause Documentary 03/04/2019

S:01E:03 Finding the root cause of the Root Cause Documentary Our hopes were high when we saw a documentary featured on Netflix called Root Cause. As hygiene superstars, we love to get to the root cause of not only dental problems but overall health issues as well. This episode we explore our disappointment and now we can use this much-watched movie to help us initiate a conversation on inflammation reduction. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/8843255

S:01E:02 Alzheimer's Disease and our unforgettable foe- P. gingivalis 02/16/2019

S:01E:02 Alzheimer's Disease and our unforgettable foe- P. gingivalis Add Alzheimer's disease to the growing list of medical conditions that are looking to dentistry for a solution. Could we cure Alzheimer's by controlling the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis? /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/8671892

S:01E:01 The battle for great health has found you. Yes, you the Dental Hygienist are the solution to our healthcare crisis. 02/10/2019

S:01E:01 The battle for great health has found you. Yes, you the Dental Hygienist are the solution to our healthcare crisis. Saving a tooth... good, saving a life...Better! Dental hygienists and preventive dentists stand right in the middle of a growing healthcare crisis holding in their hands and brains the solution. /episode/index/show/hygienesuperstar/id/8590790

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