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A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Andrew Johnston, RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists

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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03:19

High Caries Risk Patients? Super Paste to the Rescue!

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Are 5000ppm prescription pastes still a thing or should we be rethinking the formula? In this episode Peter dives into what ingredients they found to be necessary for a Super Paste. Don't let your high risk patients out the door without the protection they need! **In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral Care DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample!

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06:46

Ecstasy (MDMA): A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/07/21

This week, pharmacologist Tom Viola gives us the rundown of Ectasy (MDMA) and its potential impact on our patients! Resources: Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified

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28:46

496 Cyber Criminals Love Dental Offices with Paul Murphy

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Clinicians often do not pay attention to cyber security... thats for the owners and managers, right? Wrong! Cyber criminals have become so sophisticated, they can target anyone in the team and not in the way you think they might. Give this episode a listen with Paul Murphy to find out your role in keeping your patients safe and secure in their dental visits! Resources: Blacktalonsecurity.com

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07:11

Does Dentistry Even Work? with Andrew Johnston

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Albeit older statistics (from 2012) state that 91% of adults have had tooth decay and more recent statistics show almost half of adults over 30 years old have periodontal disease. At the same time in 2019 we had 87% of children see the dentist and 65% of adults went to the dentist. If people are going to the dentist, why do we still have crazy high disease rates? Lets discuss!

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02:32

Digestion Starts In The Mouth: Saliva Wanted! with...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/07/11

We often discuss the need for saliva on the microscopic level as it relates to oral and systemic connections. Let's pull back just a bit to see a more basic issue - digestion. Salivary flow is essential in so many ways and its our role to provide practical solutions. Dr. Gatta joins the show today to discuss what solutions he recommends to patients. **In Partnership with Risewell Resources: risewellpro.com IG @risewellco FB @risewellco Risewell will be at RDH Under One Roof Booth #330 Take

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24:41

495 Clear Aligners vs Traditional Ortho with Dr. Ilan...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Growing up, braces were always wires and brackets and sometimes, for those lucky ones, headgear. Today the landscape looks much different and dental hygienists are often leading the discussions with patients, advocating for ortho treatment. On this episode, Dr. Ilan Abramowitz gives us insight to the raging battle of which is better: Clear Aligners or Traditional Ortho! Resources: Perfectfitortho.com Free ortho education for GPs https://perfectfitortho.com/learn

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32:27

493 Assistants Doing the Scaling, Is It Worth It?...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In this amazing crossover episode, guests Katrina Sanders and Dr. Mia Geisinger dive deep into recently passed legislation concerning dental assistants scaling. Is this good for our industry? Is it good for our patients? Is it good for, well.... anyone? Hear these experts discuss these points and also deliver an important message directed at dental hygienists! Hear the full episode here on Dentistry Unmasked! Apple Podcasts -

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03:24

Xerostomia - Not Just For The Old People!

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Everyone is experiencing dry mouth symptoms these days. The elderly might have systemic reasons, the youth are seemingly being prescribed drugs at earlier ages than ever, and people of all ages have behaviors or habits that are contributory. So what can we do? Give this episode a listen for a simple solution that works for all ages! **In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral Care DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample!

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42:37

490 Are Dentists Good Leaders? with Carrie Webber!

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/06/04

What does it take to be a great leader in your practice and who should that point person be? In this episode with Carrie Webber from The Jameson Group, we look at the make up of the dental teams and their practice and try to isolate the necessary components for success. cwebber@jmsm.com https://ww1.jmsn.com/

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18:36

A Periodontist with Gingivitis? featuring Dr. Gordon...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/05/16

The best clinicians are those who can relate to their patients, who have a deeper understanding of the relationship between disease and treatment options. In this episode Dr. Gordon Frasier explains how his brief brush with gingivitis, coupled with his periodontal protocols, changed how he speaks with his patients and how he uses his own experiences to motivate and change behavior. ** In Partnership with Perio Protect Resources: www.Perioprotect.com/foryou

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39:33

487 Mobile Dental Sedation with Dr. Richard Marn!

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Sedation is a common need for a segment of our patient base, even more so for children. In this episode, Dr. Marn gives us a quick rundown of what the appointments look like, what gear anesthesiologist need, the handoff from dental office to the anesthesiologist, post-op recovery, and more. Resources: The online Medical Emergency Readiness Index/ Scorecard: https://emergency.scoreapp.com/ * note: it was initially designed for pediatric dental practices, but the questions and actionable steps still

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06:16

Systemic Inflammation and It's Relationship to Mental...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Mental health has a strong correlation with our systemic and oral health. As our world continues to struggle with finding our healthy pathways, looking at how fixing one area can positively impact others is crucial. Give this short episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover a listen to see what small steps you can do and share with you patients! Resources: Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

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26:33

485 The State of Dental Hygiene: A Roundtable...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Dental nerds love talking about dentistry and solving all of the problems and this week's episode is no different as we welcome in Liz Nies and Rafael Rondon to join Andrew and Jackie in this roundtable discussion. Resources: Liz- lnies@perio-protect.com Rafael- 781-606-2130 mrdh1993@gmail.com Mr RDH on Facebook

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06:48

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide (Ozempic/Mounjaro): A...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/04/28

It seems like we all have patients taking Semaglutide or Tirzepatide and in this episode Tom Viola breaks down the things we need to know. How does it act? What should we be on the look our for? What oral/systemic manifestations might there be? Be sure to give this short episode a listen! Resources: Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified

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30:22

484 Lead Aprons: Regulation vs Recommendation with...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/04/23

The ADA put out a position paper in February 2024 regarding recommendations for use of lead aprons (and similar barriers) during dental xray exposure. The result has been some confusion on what type of enforcement the ADA has for the practitioner and if a recommendation carries the same weight as regulation. Join us as Sue Scherer sets things straight! Resources: The effects of device position on the operator's radiation dose when using a handheld portable X-ray

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02:28

Nano vs Micro Hydroxyapatite

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Hydroxyapatite has been buzzing in the dental world lately, but it is not one size fits all! Listen to this episode to hear what it takes to be a high quality product, and how you can get your free sample! DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample!

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06:34

The 411 on Xylitol Gum with Katrina Sanders

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Xylitol has been a wonderful disruptor in the dental profession but are there really any benefits to our favorite name brand gum with added xylitol or is this a marketing ploy? Listen to this short episode as Katrina Sanders discusses the impact of xylitol gum on plaque accumulation, saliva production, and caries risk... and if they are getting the targeted 5 grams of xylitol through chewing gum. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders

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45:44

481 Florida Dental Hygiene Alliance with Catherine...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/04/02

On this episode we meet up with Cathy Cabanzon and we talk about the role of the board of dentistry, what power they have to make and enforce rules, and how people can be involved in making changes to improve the dental health of those living within their state’s borders. Cathy is doing an amazing thing in helping establish this alliance. Not only are they doing advocacy work but I just saw on their website that they are offering a free course on my functional therapy and have all sorts of resources

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14:52

The Dental Hygiene Divide!

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Do we have a huge rift amongst the hygiene profession? Are dental hygienists divided? In this episode we talk about the perception of division and how we should evaluate our role as part of the greater RDH profession.

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36:19

480 The Clinical Struggle Is Real with Danielle Avila...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

2025/03/26

In this episode we have Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt on the show to talk about the things that matter most to us… clinical dental hygiene. We talk about the bloody prophy, difficult patients, and the frustrations that come with being a dental hygienist. It’s incredibly insightful and it’s great to hear the real life experiences of fellow hygienists as they struggle with burnout, difficult dentists, under diagnosing and so much more! @diamondgirlscoaching on insta

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