Parhaat Hygienists Podcastit (2024)

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466 Why Your Hygienist Hates You, A Dentistry Unmasked Feature Episode! 35:27

19h ago35:27

35:27

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 and Pam Maragliano-Muniz sit down with dental hygienists Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt for a candid discussion. Let's face it, frustrations can arise on both sides of the dental chair, but it's…

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Can RDHs own dental practices? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! 4:54

3d ago4:54

4:54

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 her thoughts on the subject! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follow her on instagram @joseysewell Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa.philip…

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Chicago Midwinter 2025 Preview with Dr. Denise Hale! 10:10

6d ago10:10

10:10

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 meeting. Be sure to come and see the keynote speaker, award winning chef Grant Achatz as he tells his story of diagnosis and overcoming stage IV tongue cancer! Resources: https://cds.attregistration.com/R…

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465 How Might The Next Trump Administration Impact Dentistry? With Amelia DeStefano! 31:27

8d ago31:27

31:27

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. 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, afforda…

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Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola 7:32

10d ago7:32

7:32

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 improve the efficacy of the anesthetic agents but also helps manage patient pain. In this episode, Tom Viola discusses the ins and outs of using epinephrine and maybe how medical providers get it wrong e…

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Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH 9:13

13d ago9:13

9:13

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 episode Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a strong warning the the RDH profession... Resources: Http…

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464 The Students' Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon! 31:19

15d ago31:19

31:19

It's unique when students have strong opinions regarding how the profession is progressing, but these 3 students are special. Join Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon in this episode as they talk about, among other things, the ADAs proposal to reduce the faculty to student ratio. The future is bright if we have engaged students emerging as our future collea…

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Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! 5:37

17d ago5:37

5:37

Irrigating with Chlorhexidine has been a gold standard for clinical practice for decades and, in fact, many offices still practice this way. In this episode Katrina Sanders answers the debated question of whether or not we should be practicing this way any longer. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina …

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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Feeding Your Good Guys with Dr. Mark Burhenne! Bonus 28:12

19d ago28:12

28:12

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 evaluate healthier options, what the role of the dental hygienist and other dental professionals should be, and how oral care is key to a bigger picture of healthcare. Resources: https://www.instagram.c…

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463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS 33:31

22d ago33:31

33:31

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 guidance we knew from before... might just be outdated. Give this episode a listen and reach out to Lynn if you have any questions! Resources: Lynn Pencek on Linkedin and Facebook lynn@practiceatyourbest.c…

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Proteins and Antioxidants Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson Hoover 5:04

24d ago5:04

5:04

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 our oral health. This is a great episode to share with your patients! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

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Oops! Mistakes We've Made In The Op: An RDH RANT Takeover 24:41

27d ago24:41

24:41

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, Anna, and Lizz as they tell stories of some of their mistakes! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

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462 Office Culture: Can DSOs Do It Right? with Tom Marler of Sage Dental! 26:08

29d ago26:08

26:08

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 quicker, the front office doesn't function, and the patients can feel it which leads to lower production. Great office culture can make dentistry a delight! A myth that has been out there for years i…

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What are the most common roles for RDHs in a DSO? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! 4:49

1M ago4:49

4:49

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 position at a DSO is a good fit for you! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysewell Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa…

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461 Pregnancy and Oral Health with Sue Scherer! 26:01

1M ago26:01

26:01

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 doing for our patients from the earliest stages of family planning and through pregnancy. We talk about the types of conversations we should be having, what homecare products we should recommend, and wha…

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Are There Legit Issues with Getting Someone Numb? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola! 6:00

1M ago6:00

6:00

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 Tom Viola we dig deep to find out who really should be to blame when a patient does not get numb enough! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit hi…

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460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt! 31:03

1M ago31:03

31:03

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 everyone has and that could not be further from the truth. In this episode Jessica, Brenda, and Kali talk about what sets their program apart and how that leads to workforce ready dental hygiene graduates!…

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What Dry Mouth Products REALLY Need in their Ingredient List Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! 6:48

1M ago6:48

6:48

Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to ingredient lists and we, as healthcare professionals, should be knowledgeable as well. In this episode, Katrina explains what types of ingredients SHOULD be listed for dry mouth products! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources: More F…

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459 Using Microscopes in Dentistry with Kristen King, RDH 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

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 of what we are fighting. From the patient perspective, they have evidence-based care they can trust. From the business perspective, there is slight increase in production but also increased patient s…

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B Complex Vitamins with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH 4:43

2M ago4:43

4:43

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 ways to that B vitamins are absorbed into our body, really essential information for us and our patients. Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com…

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Learning about Lasers with Christine Hammelev, RDH! BONUS 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

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 enough to understand the mechanics of how to use a laser, its really important to understand the research so be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for links to the educational materials!…

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Peculiar Patient Stories: An RDH Rant Takeover with Heather, Anna, and Lizz 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

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 and stories from members of the group! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

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458 The Dental Staffing Crisis with Ed Thomas and Cary Gahm 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

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 staffing every single day and across the entire country. They joined me to talk about supply and demand ratios, specifics that influence the supply of a local area, and what successful offices are doing to r…

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How do DSOs celebrate dental hygiene month? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! 4:28

2M ago4:28

4:28

It's National Dental Hygiene Month and offices are celebrating with their patients and clinicians everywhere.. but what are DSO's doing different than maybe the private offices? Listen to this episode with Josey Sewell to find out! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - josey@joseysewell.com or follower her on instagram @joseysew…

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Dental Website Copywriter: A New Angle on Dental Side Gigs with Dr. Prasanna Patel 7:22

2M ago7:22

7:22

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 successful, and her love for writing and rolled them all into this new venture. Dental websites are often an afterthought and there is definitely a chance to earn extra money by enhancing the content a…

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457 Competent and Confident: A Student Roundtable Discussion with Kasidee Port, Bria Riser, and Rylie Ellis 38:40

2M ago38:40

38:40

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 talk about the dental hygiene program life. We wanted to know if there were still the freak outs, the self-doubt, and the anxiety that many of us experienced... and spoilers - this group is confident, w…

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When Should Bupivicaine Be Used in Dentistry? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola! 5:23

2M ago5:23

5:23

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 less than 5 minutes! Don't miss this short episode! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media …

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Wash That Nose! with Joel Melton Bonus 25:07

2M ago25:07

25:07

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 impacts the rest of the body. In this episode with Joel Melton, Marketing Director for Xlear, we examine those implications. This episode is for all healthcare professionals and for our patients! Xlear.c…

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456 Helene, Milton, etc - How Offices Handle Natural Disasters 35:56

2M ago35:56

35:56

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 can do to prepare for a natural disaster. We mention things to do between natural disasters, and the days and hours leading up to one. We hope everyone who should evacuate, does and that we see a kinder…

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5+mm Pockets, No Calculus - What Do I Do? Fast Facts: Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders and Dr. Mia Geisinger! 10:44

2M ago10:44

10:44

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 conversation between Dr. Mia Geisinger and Katrina Sanders as they talk about this exact scenario that happens in offices everywhere. There is a reason this is happening and there is definitely somethi…

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455 Finding the BEST dental office with Alex Bajer, RDH 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

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 dental hygiene ticked the boxes. In this week's episode we talk with Alex Bajer about how he was able to find the right kind of office for him, that fit his lifestyle, personality and ambitions in lif…

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How Much Sugar is 60g? Fast Facts with Annie Walters and Andrew Johnston 4:25

3M ago4:25

4:25

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 dangers of this much daily added sugar to our patients? Listen in as Annie and Andrew discuss and use this link as a reference - https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-the-sugar-content-of-popular-u-s…

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Practical AI Implementation For The Dental Hygienist with Rushi Ganmukhi and CJ Donio! BONUS 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

Artificial Intelligence can sound complicated and even scary, but Bola AI is a company that creates useful and practical clinical tools with implementation that is incredibly easy. Don't change just for the sake of change, change because it makes your life easier. Enjoy this episode with Rushi and CJ about 3 tools you need to put in your office lik…

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Electric Toothbrushes Can Be Expensive, What's The Next Best Option? with Janelle O'Neill 11:33

3M ago11:33

11:33

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? There is and Janelle O'Neill joins the podcast today to talk about an affordable option for patients that is up to 70% more effective than manual brushes. Don't sleep on this episode! In partnership wi…

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454 Instrumentation For The Everyday RDH with Whitney Howerton, RDH 37:14

3M ago37:14

37:14

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 Whitney Howerton, we talk about how to choose the right instruments, how to keep your instrument sets simple, and what instruments you might want to consider adding. PDT has an amazing instrument compariso…

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Calcium and Phosphorus - Fast Facts Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover 3:46

3M ago3:46

3:46

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 a really cool and interesting fact that you don't want to miss! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

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453 Foreign-Trained Dental Professionals' Impact in the US with Teresa Duncan 58:42

3M ago58:42

58:42

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 could be in the US and if they are necessary. Teresa brings great questions and insight to a complicated issue. odysseymgmt.com Chew on this podcast Nobody Told Me That podcast 30:15.956…

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I have a specific glove or mask brand I like, will a DSO order this for me? with Josey Sewell, RDH 3:53

3M ago3:53

3:53

We just had an episode on sustainability, and clinicians are becoming more vocal in requesting specific tools and disposables for a variety of reasons including helping our planet. In this episode Josey Sewell addresses the common question about how to request specific items when working in a DSO. There is absolutely a way to get the things that yo…

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How Periodontists and Hygienists Work Together for Patient Health with Dr. Mia Geisinger! BONUS 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

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 part. Dr. Geisinger believes that we each have a role in patient education and delivery of care, but that we all need to communicate and act as a team. It was a great episode and amazing opportunity t…

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452 Welcome to Ozone with Barbara Tritz, RDH 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

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 several years but never knew anything about it. Barbara Tritz joins us this week as we discover what Ozone is, what its impact can be on the oral cavity, and how clinicians can use it. It's truly a fasci…

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Buffering Local Anesthetics, How Does They Work? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola! 5:24

3M ago5:24

5:24

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 works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website Tom…

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - Please Share! 2:54

3M ago2:54

2:54

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes! 988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family Call 988 for the suicide and crisis hotline Date/Time: September 11th 12 - 12:30 p.m. ET N…

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451 International Dental Hygiene Symposium in Seoul with Dr. Emily Boge 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposium in Seoul, South Korea. Few people take the time to really experience culture as they travel, even less so when they travel all the time. Emily talks about the importance of slowing down and taking i…

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Are Antibiotics Harmful? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH! 5:53

4M ago5:53

5:53

Antibiotics have literally been the hero of humanity multiple times over... but in dentistry we have a huge problem of overprescription. Join Katrina Sanders in this Fast Fact mini-episode as she talks about walking the balance of antibiotic stewardship. In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources…

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Unscientific Facts: An RDH Rant Takeover 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

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, but everyone knows are facts! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

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450 Lab Tech to RDH To...? with Derik Sven, RDH 30:21

4M ago30:21

30:21

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 is very fascinating. Derek is one of those people who just doesn’t sit still, he is always working on multiple things and he has some BIG plans for the dental profession. Be sure to check this episode …

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Vitamin A, C, and D - Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover! 5:50

4M ago5:50

5:50

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 you the facts that you can use for yourself, or for starting oral-systemic discussions with your patients! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com…

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Selecting the Right Tools for Practice with Bethany Montoya, RDH Bonus 23:35

4M ago23:35

23:35

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 about the types of products we should have on our tray and in the op. Additionally, we talk about what Pac-Dent does to represent at RDH Under One Roof and how they support the profession. Thank you …

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Blood Thinners Update with Tom Viola! 9:45

4M ago9:45

9:45

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 had an interesting patient observation who was taking blood thinners. Tom Viola breaks down what drugs we need to pay attention to, which classes these drugs fall under, and what is the implication of e…

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449 Lifestyle Changes and Physical Improvements with Jaymie Britt, RDH 28:33

4M ago28:33

28:33

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 and fitness plans trying to find the one that will help her hit her goals. She is an inspiration to never give up even when life seems to be falling apart around you - you do NOT want to miss this sto…

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