A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast Michelle and Andrew The Two Dental Hygienists

In this episode, our guests introduce, summarize and discuss the studies they’ve brought to the table, explain why ozone application needs to be “just right,” and examine the bias where a journal’s country of origin can unconsciously affect how seriously we take it.

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Teresa Duncan, MS. This week Teresa talks to us about opportunities available if you decide to step away from Dental Hygiene. 
Teresa is a speaker and writer with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Her areas of expertise include proven accounts receivable and insurance methods, and helping doctors and managers establish solid management systems. A recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries – a component of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, she understands the importance of continuing education.
Episode Highlights
Recommendations if you are thinking about stepping outside of Dental Hygiene  Resources Keep up that license  
Quotes
“More of you are looking at opportunities beyond being in the operatory” 
“Conflict resolution, unfortunately, is one of those things we learn on the fly, but there really is tried and true systems behind it”
“Some corporate positions are mentoring newer hygienists” 
“You will have a steady salary, and you will have benefits” 
“If you have a niche, and you are really good at something, narrow in on that” 
“You are going to want to brush up on your business skills” 
“Communications and conflict resolution skills are key” 
“Check into that dream job that you wanted a couple of years ago, chances are with all the shifting that is going on, that it might be available” 
 
“Don't worry about the cons, start going what if, what if, what if” 
 
Links
A Tale of Two Hygienists Website: www.ataleoftwohygienists.com 
Contact Teresa: http://www.odysseymgmt.com/contact 
Teresa Website:http://www.odysseymgmt.com
Nobody Told Me That Podcast: http://nobodytoldmethat.libsyn.com 
Resources 
Doug Perry/ Get Hired RDH: https://gethiredrdh.com 
Coursera: https://www.coursera.org 
 

To continue A Tale of Two Hygienists’ implant series, Michelle spoke with a 20-year dental hygiene veteran who knows that maintaining dental implants requires a significantly different skill set (and set of tools) than conventional natural tooth cleaning.

This week Uche and Mahsa bring us the 10 things every dental professional should know about the human microbiome!
Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest.  He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients happy and healthy.  Be sure to check out the many episodes with Dr. Uche and head over to our YouTube channel and watch the videos Dr. Uche and Michelle did to help you stretch and take care of your body!
Contact him!
http://www.druche.com/
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odiatudmd@gmail.com
Instagram:
Uche- @fitspeakers 
Mahsa- @tooth_boss
Book: The Miracle of Health

In this episode, Miranda Beeson, RDH impresses the importance of communication in dental hygiene work, compares and contrasts the language you should and shouldn’t use when discussing implant procedures, and lays out her guide for getting off on the right foot with a patient. As well, Andrew and Michelle shine a light on a five star review one of their listeners gave the show on Apple Podcasts!

Join Andrew Johnston, RDH - a restorative hygienist who practices in Washington State and Oregon. Andrew has been a practicing since 2009 and is here to talk to us about Glass Ionomers/Hybrids and EQUIA Forte by GC.