59 episodes
Disrupting Dentistry Podcast Melissa Obrotka, Tabitha Acret
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- Health & Fitness
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5.0 • 32 Ratings
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Here is the story of two dental hygienists from opposite sides of the world, who became friends because they realized their professional lives were so in sync. One in Australia and one in America both exuding their passion for high-level patient care, both pushing back on legacy dentistry. If you are ready to revolutionize the practice of dental hygiene through science & innovation, then join us as we are disrupting dentistry.
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The one where we talk about writing a children's book
Welcome to the first episode of season 4!!!!
On this installment Tabitha talks to Tanya Deacon a dental hygienist in Newcastle Australia on her journey from thought to action. Here about how to take an idea and action it into a finished product!
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The One About Provocative Issues in Our Profession
In true Disrupting Dentistry fashion, we are kicking off 2024 with an episode that tackles some provocative issues in dentistry head-on with repeat guest Kevin Oshani Lopez.
In this episode, Melissa and Kevin discuss some trending circumstances that US dental professionals face. One particular topic they tackle is the RDH shortage and how the demand has driven up salaries. For many, this seems like a good thing, but Mel and Kevs outline how this may negatively impact the profession over time...
Dental Post Salary Survey Report
Follow Kevin @kevstalksteeth
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The One Where We Talk About Part 2 of Periodontal Treatment Planning
In this installment we continue with our chat on periodontal treatment planning. Mel and Tab talk about the importance of a diagnosis and prognosis for patients and, as per usual, some other random converstations and and giggles along the way
This is our last episode for 2023, and we look forward to catching up again in 2024!
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The One Where We Talk About Creating a Natural Toothpaste
On this installment we talk to founder Rosi of About 28 functional toothpaste. Rosi is an OHT in QLD and trying to find an effective natural toothpaste was a challange so she made one!!
Have a listen and hear all about the process idea to reality !
about28
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Host Chat: The One About Standard of Care in Perio
In honor of Dental Hygiene Appreciation Month, this Host Chat episode is on Tabitha and Melissa's tackle standard of care in periodontal disease.
During this episode, we explore periodontal disease, assessments, and diagnosis and provide real-world strategies to implement in your operatory or surgery. Listen in as they discuss establishing the standard of care for periodontal disease treatment in your practice and calibrating within your team. Exploring evidence-based treatment protocols and patient education.
Stay tuned for the next part of this standard of care in periodontal disease series.
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The One About Cardiovascular Health
This episode discusses the connection between dental hygiene and heart health and how critical the dental hygienist's role is in risk assessment.
Melissa chats with our guest, Tiffany Dillion, as she shares her heartfelt story on why she became an EMT in addition to a Dental Hygienist. Tiffany will inspire you to re-calibrate with screenings we are taught to perform and the link between periodontal disease and heart health. Tiffany shares how critical it is to implement life-saving screenings and how RDH can help prevent heart attacks through proper medical intake, assessments, oral care patient education, and real-world strategies to elevate the care we provide our patients.
Tiffany's company, Scaling Up Innovations, offers BLS courses for dental practices.
Get to know Tiffany: @scalingupinnovations
This episode will have you running to purchase a BP cuff and re-integrate this screening into your workflow.
AHA Blood Pressure Categories: HBP-rainbow-chart-English.pdf (heart.org)
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Disrupting Dentistry is like chatting with great, funny, smart, down to earth friends! I usually listen in my car and I find myself having so many YES! and ME TOO! moments. Too often we get burnt out on the day to day operatory routine. These ladies are just like us! If you want to hear an unbelievably relatable podcast that also gives you great ideas and insights for your work day DO NOT MISS THIS!!!
BEST dental hygiene podcast!
I have recently started listening to this podcast & am absolutely loving it. Tabitha & Melissa speak open & honestly about topics in the dental hygiene world & are really able to capture ones attention! There is always something (if not many things) to take away from each podcast. My favorite thing personally, is learning all the differences between the US & Australia when it comes to schooling & the dental world. Cannot wait for more podcasts!!! Keep distrupting!
Absolutely amazing!!
Bravo ladies!!! This is marvelous!!! 👏👏👏👏