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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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05:54

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

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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!

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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...

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast ·

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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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...

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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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