A Tale of Two Hygienists

In this rebroadcasted episode, we get a chance to talk with Brandon Evert who was, at the time, a D4 student, and Host of Extracting Wisdom Podcast. Brandon talks about his journey, his choice to join the dental field, and what lead him to pursue a career in the military once he graduates. This is a pathway we all should know more about to help the next generation of dental professionals! https://lnkd.in/eVMtj77s

There are so many chemicals and drugs being added to beverages and THC is one of them. In this episode, Tom Viola brings us the facts about how these drinks might be impacting our patients! https://lnkd.in/eA7zQitW

Continuing our conversation about power flossing, Brynn Snyder and I share a quick conversation about the 3 reasons (plus a bonus 4th reason!) people should make the switch from manual flossing to power flossing! https://lnkd.in/eSwuU-3s

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This episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover demonstrates the exact reason we need to be educated on all things oral and systemic, and our patients need us to be a source of knowledge. Listen to this short episode, a compliment to last months episode on probiotics, to learn how Lactobacillus reuteri works to promote our oral and gut health.?Towards the end, Machell gives you valuable first-step action items to get you going, don't miss this one! https://lnkd.in/evVXcvHH

Being a temp is increasingly becoming a thing. It's not for everyone but if you want to be at the top of your temping game, consider these few tips from Andrew.? https://lnkd.in/eUS_5yTY

For today’s (rebroadcast but can't miss) episode we welcome back Dr. Kim Kutsch to the show. Misty and I had a chance to catch up with him at ADA SmileCon 2023 and it was just the best conversation about helping the professional organizations grow and how to deliver a successful practice through growth in the dental hygiene appointment. https://lnkd.in/e9xp3b3b

How often should our patients present for their perio maintenance recall? Is it okay to graduate them from 3 mos to 4 mos recalls? How do we evaluate this? Check out this 5 minute episode with Katrina Sanders to learn more! https://lnkd.in/ez6iDaqG

Just about everyone in dentistry has adopted the power toothbrush.. but what about an electric flosser? Take it from me, this is something we need to be talking about! https://lnkd.in/ebqp32nE

Are you looking to get out of the office but still see patients? Would you be interested in being your own boss? Give this episode a listen as Heidi Desmarais explains what a hygiene practitioner is, what they can do, and what resources are available through the Alliance of Dental Hygiene Practitioners! https://lnkd.in/esKxwWhb