A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast Andrew Johnston, RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists

Antibiotics were once doled out like candy to anyone who had an ouchy tooth or metal in their body. Now, we know better... sorta. Sue Scherer joins the podcast this week to talk about what our responsibility is as dental professionals for understanding and knowing proper use and administration of antibiotics, and how one commonly used antibiotic has really gone on to seriously hurt and kill people.
Resources:
https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14214197/to-premedicate-or-not-to-premedicate-untangling-current-recommendations-on-antibiotic-premedication
Talking With Docs Video: https://youtu.be/KBaGbcj2PdU?si=CNElveER8iiDMCA9
Email Sue: sscherer@waterpik.com
 

About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients!
Resources:
More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com 
Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/ 
Resource #1: Sahni, V. (2023). Vaping questions. British Dental Journal, 234(10), 713-713.
Resource #2: Irusa, K. F., Vence, B., & Donovan, T. (2020). Potential oral health effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 32(3), 260-264.
Resource #3: Wadia, R., Booth, V., Yap, H. F., & Moyes, D. L. (2016). A pilot study of the gingival response when smokers switch from smoking to vaping. British dental journal, 221(11), 722-726.

Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end!
RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

What is the responsibility of the dental hygienist in this very changed world? Just 15 years ago the landscape looked very different and the role and scope of the hygienist was leveraged to the fullest. What has changed and how can research be the key to advancement? JoAnn Gurenlian talks about this and so much more in this episode!
Resources:
joanng@adha.net

Our patients are so silly. Many of them think that just because the are on blood pressure meds, they no longer have "high blood pressure"... meaning they think they have no more risk. Machell joins the show to talk to us about what we can be doing and saying to our patients to position the topic of BP to be more importantly. 
Book Reference: The Blood Pressure Blueprint - https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Pressure-BluePrint-Defeating-Hypertension/dp/B0CKGWZQDZ
Machell@rdhhealth
integrativedentalcoaching.com

Lacy Walker has had some experiences in life and each point she had to make a choice... choices that shaped who she became today. And we have choices, choices that impact ourselves and others, choices that shape how others think and act. Join us on this TIPisode as Lacy tells us about her new book, "Choices" that dropped last week on Amazon.
Resources:
www.sharedhygiene.com
sharedhygienellc@gmail.com
@lacyrdh or @shygienist on insta

Her Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5779Z83?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520