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A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast Andrew Johnston, RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists
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4.7 • 206 Ratings
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Welcome to the world's #1 dental hygiene podcast! You will get up-to-date information with some real life application. Andrew and his panel of cohosts are exactly where you are, dental professionals looking to get better! We may not be experts, but we will do our best to get them on the show! Please rate and review us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app and enjoy the show!
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Disclosing Tablets Aren't Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this short episode we shoot our shot to convince hygienists to start disclosing all patients. We talk about 3 key reasons and hopefully open up the door a little bit for change. Dentistry has been preaching that disclosing is for children, we aim to change that narrative.
andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com
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439 Get More Education with Annie Walters, RDH
I (Andrew) am so happy to introduce you to our new co-host, Annie Walters. In this episode, I take the opportunity interview her and get to know her a bit better. I learn about her experience but more importantly, how she sees the profession. I am excited to start this next chapter with her and am looking forward to what she brings and hopefully... she will bring lots of opinions!
anniewaltersrdh@gmail.com
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When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!
There are lots of considerations for which anesthetic you should use and 3% plain is commonly used in dentistry. Mostly we think it should be used in cases of short acting, but then we have to consider that multiple cartridges could lead to toxicity... so when should we use it? Tom Viola explains in today's episode!
Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com -
TIPisode: How to Fight Without Ruining Relationships with Andrew Johnston
Fighting is inevitable. We fight with people we don't like, we fight with our coworkers, we fight with our friends and loved ones etc. But this is an art to fighting the right way and in this TIPisode we lean on a recent article that teaches us some key points and takeaways.
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438 Antibiotics: Who Needs A Pre-Med? With Sue Scherer, RDH
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
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How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
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!
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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.
Customer Reviews
Absolutely Love
I have been a hygienist for while and love what I do. I am new listening to this podcast and I am so glad I found it. I listen on my drives to work and kid functions. It helps to keep me updated on what’s happening in the hygiene world and it’s fun. I even send some of the podcast to my hygiene Divas txt group.
Update- The Hygiene Diva txt group still loves Tale of Two Hygienist ❤️
Don’t waste your time
This podcast is horrible. 3 hygienists talking over each other and can’t even pronounce words correctly. 🤦🏼♀️unnecessary cussing all just makes you sound unprofessional. Don’t waste your time.
ATOTH all day everyday
I haven’t decided in what order I want to listen. I definitely started with their latest episodes and got so invested that I went all the way back to 2015 when they were “off the cusp”. Either way I’m definitely a completist and look forward learning so much on the way. It’s become a part of my everyday and I’m not mad about it! It just brings so much value, no matter where you are in the profession.