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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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12:32

How A Periodontist Saves Teeth At A Multi-Location...

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2025/11/14

Episode Summary: This tipisode from "A Tale of Two Hygienists" features Dr. Sadie, a periodontist from Maryland, sharing insights on the implementation of Perio Protect in her multi-specialty practice. Hosted by Tanya Dunlap, the conversation delves into the evolution of Perio Protect's role in patient care, how its usage has expanded across multiple locations, and the impact on patients' outcomes and retention. **In Partnership with PerioProtect visit http://www.Perioprotect.com Key Topics

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38:14

513 Do You Still Love Taking Perio-Focused CEs? with...

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2025/11/12

Episode Summary In this episode, Andrew Johnston welcomes long-time friend and hygiene industry leader Sarah Thiel back to the show. As one of Andrew's final episodes, the two reflect on their years of friendship, the evolution of dental industry networking, and the incredible journey and impact of CE Zoom—Sarah's unique platform for tracking and managing continuing education (CE) requirements across all 50 states. Listeners get an inside look at how Sarah Thiel and her team keep up with the

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28:07

Toothpaste: The Most Power Prescription We Don't Have...

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2025/11/08

Episode Summary: In this special bonus episode brought to you in partnership with TheraBreath, Andrew Johnston sits down with Melissa Calhoun for an in-depth discussion about all things toothpaste—why it's more than just a routine product, how active ingredients play a crucial role, and why switching up your toothpaste based on patient needs really matters. They dive into the evidence-based approach to oral hygiene recommendations, spotlighting TheraBreath's new line of toothpastes and what sets

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37:13

512 Is Temping Making a Comeback?

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2025/11/05

Episode Summary: In this engaging throwback episode, Andrew and guest co-host Brittany catch up with Dr. James Younger to talk all things temping in the dentistry. As temping continues to grow in popularity, especially following shifts during the pandemic, this episode is a practical guide and deep dive for early-career professionals and anyone considering a more flexible career path in dentistry. Key Topics Covered: Why Temping is Growing: James Younger discusses how both new grads and seasoned

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26:41

510 Hygienists (and Teeth!) On The Move with Tom...

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2025/10/22

Episode Overview In this special, nostalgia-fueled episode, Andrew takes a look back at meaningful conversations from prior episodes, bringing in crucial advice for dental professionals and hygienists that's just as relevant today as when it first aired. Whether you’re a long-time listener or just finding the show, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring stories from Tom Viola and Renata Nehme on topics crucial to the dental hygiene field. Key Topics and Highlights 1. Dental

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31:45

509 Are Hygienists Optimistic? A Peek Into The State...

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2025/10/15

Are we on the brink of a mass retirement of dental hygienists? Are hygienists really all that unhappy and what are the drivers that factor into job satisfaction? Rather than guessing, we have Thalia Diedrick on the show who comes with the answers directly from the dental audience! Resources: https://gotu.com/state-of-work/ Thalia@joingotu.com cassidy@joingotu.com

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05:54

Inhalants - glue, paint thinners etc: A Pharmacists...

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2025/09/15

Do our patients huff glue? If so, what should we expect? Let's find out on this short episode from Tom Viola! 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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30:16

Highly Contaminated, Contaminated, or Clean: Where Do...

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2025/09/12

In this episode we are talking about waterlines with emphasis on in-office testing. In the past, the testing has maybe taken more time than we have to give, or the process is confusing and we deserve to have clear (actually pink or purple!) results. Give this episode a listen as India Chance gives us an amazing solution from Air Techniques. **In partnership with Air Techniques** Resources: CleanStream Waterline Test Kit - https://www.airtechniques.com/product/cleanstream-waterline-test-kit/ Check

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22:46

504 What Drives Dental Assistants: A Story of...

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2025/09/10

The search for excellent dental assistants can be tough. Just like hygienists, many of them are searching to work to the top of their scope and be compensated accordingly. In this episode, Rachael Wintersteen joins the show to talk about what drives her to continue to search for excellence and promotion.

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06:35

Culture Drives Job Satisfaction (pssst... and...

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2025/08/25

What happens when culture and vision clash? In this episode, we take a page out of the Dallas Cowboy's playbook and examine what happens when leadership and the team are not aligned. We look at what job satisfaction can lead to and how Micah Parson's should already have been re-signed... well maybe not the last part so much. Resources: Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4766

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02:59

Whitening for Specific Stains with Dr. Derek Gatta...

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2025/08/22

I think we all have made this mistake... a patient walks in and asks about whitening and we tell them about the most convenient paste or premade strips without really talking to them about the specifics of their stain. In this episode, Dr. Derek Gatta discusses how and when to use specific whitening products for the best results. **Brought to you in partnership with RiseWell! risewellpro.com IG @risewellco FB @risewellco Take Our Course on HA & Earn CE Credit!

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30:34

501 Owning and Operating a Dental Practice in Canada...

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2025/08/20

Great episode with Sianna Trudell as we talk about the evolution of her career from dental assistant, to hygienist, and now to business owner! Sianna is opening a practice in Canada and we talk a little about the differences between the Canadian and US hygienists, developing social media channels supporting the younger and next generation of professionals, launching a speaking career, and round it out with how it goes to open up a practice. Shout out to StudentRDH - Claire Jeong and Sianna's social

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27:41

Biofilm, Glycine, and the Future of Periodontal Care...

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2025/08/16

Join us for this episode to learn how to manage biofilm with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair. "The power of all-in-one brings versatile air polishing to every clinician treating every patient. The PWR Pair brings you the power of sub- and supragingival calculus and stain removal, biofilm disruption, and implant cleaning." Resources: https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/pwr-pair https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/pwr-pair#demo https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/education/continuing-education-classes

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09:31

Turbo CR - Products You Should Know with Annie Walters!

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2025/08/15

Turbo CR from Essential Dental Systems is a tray system that softens the calculus in the patients mouth in just 30 seconds. This helps your instrumentation through a more gentle approach and saves your hands and wrists from fatigue. Resources: https://edsdental.com/Turbo-CR/

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31:26

500 Under One Roof Roundtable Nonsense with Jessica...

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2025/08/13

Probably the best episode we have ever released. Will you learn something? maybe if you care about geographic tongue's relationship to Celiac Disease and giraffe milk vs cow milk ... but will it be a great listen? Absolutely! If you are a fan of quick-paced episodes with a frequent bouncing around of topics, this is for you! Special thanks to Jessica, Melissa, Megen, and surprise guest... MAJET!

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07:04

Ketamine: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

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2025/08/11

Ketamine is not a new drug but it is absolutely on the rise! Give this episode a listen to see what our pal Tom Viola has to say about it! 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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22:20

Re-inventing Fluoride Varnish with Jen Post! **Bonus**

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2025/08/09

In this episode with Jen Post, we talk about what factors are really needed to make Fluoride Varnish effective... and you might be surprised at the answers! Instead of doing the same thing in just a different way, Solventum (formerly 3M) have gone to the drawing board to reformulate the options we have for better patient protection with patient AND clinician compliance. Give this episode a listen! Resources 3m.com/solventum and Jen Post on linked in

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38:33

499 The Functional Roots Hygienists with Heather...

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2025/08/06

If time wasn't an issue, if everything was free, if you had the autonomy to practice any way you want... would you practice differently? Amanda Hale and Heather Kenney from the Functional Roots podcast join me today to offer a different than mainstream point of view on the practice of holistic dental hygiene. If you want more of this kind of conversation, be sure to head over to their show! Resources: functionalroots.com @functionalrootspodcast on insta

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05:04

Why Gingiva Looks Diseased But I Do Not Detect...

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2025/08/04

Have you had this situation before? You begin your perio chart, can see there is boneloss and find the gingiva to be red, ulcerated, irritated with deep pocketing.... but no calculus. How do you treat this and what do you do? 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/

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22:52

498 Biofilm Is The Enemy, But How Do We Detect It?...

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2025/07/30

Sometimes, we just need to get out of our own way and embrace the new. With advances in technology, our ability to operate more efficiently has never been better. The foundation of what we do is education, and what better way to educate than when a patient can visually see where the problem areas are? Anjuli Avis rejoins the show to talk about a new way to detect biofilm and its application in dentistry! Resources: Follow Anjuli on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehustlehygienist/ Check out

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