Bästa Hygienists podcaster (2025)

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ADHA Pt 3: Are There Really Benefits? Let's Explore! with Andrew Johnston 25:40

2d ago25:40

25:40

I have had it. I am tired of people touting the "benefits" of being an ADHA member. In this episode, I (Andrew) review every item listed on the ADHA website under the benefits page and detail if they are what the people want or need. Spoilers: The ADHA is out of touch and we deserve much more than this. [email protected]…

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474 Working Up To Your Scope of Practice with Anjuli Avis 35:12

4d ago35:12

35:12

Anjuli Avis is one of the more experienced hygienists we have had on our show... while still being so young in the career! Join us this week as we review her work history that highlights how versatile RDHs can be. She also has thoughts on scope of practice, the business side of dental hygiene, and so much more! Anjuli Avis on Linkedin or @thehustle…

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What Are Probiotics and Why Do They Matter? Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover 5:20

6d ago5:20

5:20

Ads for probiotics are everywhere these days as we become a society looking to get healthier. In this mini episode, Machell Hudson Hoover gets us the key information we need to better understand what they are and why they matter. Resources: Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

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Salivary Diagnostics Done Chairside with Dr. Tina Saw 10:12

9d ago10:12

10:12

We are playing with a puzzle that has missing pieces. We have so many tools at our disposal, tools that we have been told were the answers. Unfortunately, oral disease and many systemic disease rates are not declining. In this mini episode, Dr. Tina Saw talks about doing salivary testing right there at the dental office. What is she hoping to learn…

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473 Education Is the Key To Happiness and Success with Jessica Giebel 24:19

11d ago24:19

24:19

This is one empowering episode! I am joined by Jessica Giebel to talk about how impactful the RDH is for patient health and the power we wield when we have the right knowledge and the ability to communicate. Oracademy is a newer resource for clinicians, check it out and give Jess a shout if you have any questions! Oracademy.com Orapharma.com Jgiebe…

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Subgingival Irrigation, When and What to Use - Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! 6:17

13d ago6:17

6:17

Does your office perform subgingival irrigation? And if so, what medicament do you use? In this episode, Katrina Sanders discusses the extent that subgingival irrigation is beneficial when combined with SRP... and where else we should be looking to improve its efficacy!

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ADHA pt 2: Unnecessary Hullabaloo 29:26

17d ago29:26

29:26

Folks it has been some interesting 14 days. In this episode, Andrew discusses some emails sent from the ADHA to his place of employment, not to him directly, but to a sister publication. Instead of retaliation, he lists 6 things that the ADHA can do to help itself out of the unfortunate situation it finds itself in. If you have stories or experienc…

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472 Would You Work in Ghana? with Angie Stone, RDH 23:53

18d ago23:53

23:53

Are you looking for an adventure? Friend of the show Angie Stone joins us on this episode to talk about her role as a recruiter for dental hygiene placement in Ghana! [email protected]

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Fentanyl: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola 6:45

20d ago6:45

6:45

Fentanyl. It's a drug that many of us have heard about but do not know what it actually is, how its used, and the seriousness for those who use it. Lucky for all of us, we have Tom Viola on this week to break it down for us in 7 minutes or less.

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471 Overcoming Depression and Addiction with Dr. Richard Low! 42:38

25d ago42:38

42:38

Many of us have experienced a form of seasonal depression when the days are shorter and colder but what happens when those feelings don't leave? Life is hard and its not uncommon to get overwhelmed and spiral, but it's what you do in those times that matters. In this episode Dr. Richard Low is on the show to talk about his recent journey, the dark …

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What Is the Oral-Gut Microbiome? With Machell Hudson-Hoover 5:39

27d ago5:39

5:39

There is a bi-directional relationship between our oral health and our gut health. We can critically impact our GI health when we care for our oral health and vice versa. In this episode Machell Hudson-Hoover shares how knowing and sharing this information will change our relationship we have with our patients. Resources: Machell@rdhhealth integrat…

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Pre-Optimization and Gum Scores with Amanda Hill, RDH Bonus 34:07

29d ago34:07

34:07

Our patients have heard the same lectures, analogies, and stories dozens of times. We tell the same lectures, analogies, and stories dozens of times... per week! We all need something new and Amanda Hill is on to something here with Gum Scores. Don't miss this episode, it will give you that something new you were looking for! **In Partnership with …

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ADHA Membership Renewal? 15:04

1M ago15:04

15:04

I am not renewing my ADHA membership this year. In this episode I outline my personal reasons for this choice, and how I still plan to stay involved in advocating for patients and hygienists to the best of my ability. Everyone has a choice to make and if your membership is serving you, please stay involved. If it has stopped serving you, there are …

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470 Ergonomics Around The World with India Chance! 37:30

1M ago37:30

37:30

In this episode, India Chance discusses her recent dental-related travels to Scandinavia. We talk about oral disease rates, cultural opinions on overall health, the healthcare systems, infection control, and notions on ergonomics. It is a packed episode you won't want to miss! Resources: You can find India here: learn2prevent.com Learn2prevent on a…

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Surprising Dental Issues For Elite Athletes! Fast Facts with Andrew Johnston, RDH 4:54

1M ago4:54

4:54

We look at elite athletes with their bulging biceps, the rock-hard abs, and high level achievements with envy. Surely they know how to stay healthy, right? Would it surprise you to learn that, from an oral health perspective, they are more likely to have disease? Listen to this short episode and how it might relate to your more "normal" patients th…

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What Hygienists Regret Most in Retirement! 8:43

1M ago8:43

8:43

Hygienists are terrible at planning for retirement. In this episode, Andrew talks about the top regrets people have during retirement and what things you should be thinking about NOW to avoid the regret later. [email protected]

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469 Does More Pay Buy Loyalty? With Amanda Hill pt 2 30:18

1M ago30:18

30:18

In this part 2 episode, Amanda Hill brings the juice with a conversation on business owners buying the loyalty of its employees. If that is true, do you have a price or is there more to a work environment than money? Resources: Amandahillrdh.com @amandahillrdh on FB, Insta and Linked In

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My Patient Uses Zyn, What Should I Do? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! 6:19

1M ago6:19

6:19

Zyn popularity is on the rise, shipping 12.7 million cans in 2018 and now 334 million cans. Chances are, you have had patients using these nicotine pouches so what does that mean for you? What should you be looking for and should you be concerned? Join Katrina Sanders as she answers all of our questions! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.atal…

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468 Does More Money Buy Loyalty? With Amanda Hill 31:24

2M ago31:24

31:24

In this episode, Amanda Hill brings the question about pay and its relationship to employee retention. Do you have a price that would keep you working in a difficult situation? Would you get paid less to work in a great office? Hear this part 1 of 2 and find out her thoughts! Resources: Amandahillrdh.com @amandahillrdh on FB, Insta and Linked In…

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Top 3 Skills To Work On in 2025 8:36

2M ago8:36

8:36

Dentistry is constantly changing and it is our responsibility to evolve with it. With that in mind, listen in to this episode for Andrew's top 3 skills he plans to work on in 2025. What skills will you work on?

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467 Holiday Bonuses: Presents, Parties or Pay Me More? Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale of Two Hygienists Crossover Episode! 37:40

2M ago37:40

37:40

Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to holiday bonuses, parties, and vacation time so we went to the social medias and found out some of the opinions, added our own two cents, and a special crossover episode was formed! Join this very special collaboration between Dentistry Unmasked and A Tale Of Two Hygienists. We get real on all things h…

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Healthy Fats - Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover! 5:16

2M ago5:16

5:16

Healthy fats have proven benefits for heart and other organ health, but how do they impact our oral cavity? Are there benefits before, during, and after perio therapy? Listen in as Machell Hudson-Hoover gives you a few extra tidbits of information that you can share with your next patient! Resources: Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com…

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Should Dental Hygienists Call Patients? with Andrew Johnston, RDH 9:48

2M ago9:48

9:48

It's a bit of a friction point when an office asks the dental hygiene team to help fill the schedule by calling patients. We literally have positions in the office whose main task is answering and placing calls to patients. Additionally, there is an unbalance between the hygiene and restorative department - the restorative department is almost neve…

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466 Why Your Hygienist Hates You, A Dentistry Unmasked Feature Episode! 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

Are you ready for some honest conversations about the dentist-hygienist dynamic? Tune in to this week's episode of our podcast, where Drs. David Rice and Pam Maragliano-Muniz sit down with dental hygienists Danielle Avila and Laura Bettencourt for a candid discussion. Let's face it, frustrations can arise on both sides of the dental chair, but it's…

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Can RDHs own dental practices? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! 4:54

2M ago4:54

4:54

Have you ever wondered if an RDH is legally allowed to own a dental practice? What would that look like? Join Josey Sewell on today's episode to hear her thoughts on the subject! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - [email protected] or follow her on instagram @joseysewell Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa.philip…

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Chicago Midwinter 2025 Preview with Dr. Denise Hale! 10:10

2M ago10:10

10:10

Chicago Midwinter is approaching this February and in this episode I catch up with Dr. Denise Hale to talk about what their big plans are for the meeting. Be sure to come and see the keynote speaker, award winning chef Grant Achatz as he tells his story of diagnosis and overcoming stage IV tongue cancer! Resources: https://cds.attregistration.com/R…

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465 How Might The Next Trump Administration Impact Dentistry? With Amelia DeStefano! 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

It is not very often that we have a presidential administration that impacts our dental industry very much. We have largely been insulated from that. This new administration in 2025, however, has made some huge announcements that will have a direct impact on the profession. From the cost of supplies to workforce issues, prevention ideology, afforda…

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Epinephrine: Enemy? Friend? Frenemy? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola 7:32

2M ago7:32

7:32

Has a PCP provided feedback that your patient should NOT have epinephrine in the local anesthesia? It's a complicated issue as epi does so much to improve the efficacy of the anesthetic agents but also helps manage patient pain. In this episode, Tom Viola discusses the ins and outs of using epinephrine and maybe how medical providers get it wrong e…

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Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH 9:13

2M ago9:13

9:13

What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it and who decides what it is? In this episode Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a strong warning the the RDH profession... Resources: Http…

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464 The Students' Perspective of Student to Faculty Ratio Proposition with Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon! 31:19

2M ago31:19

31:19

It's unique when students have strong opinions regarding how the profession is progressing, but these 3 students are special. Join Elena, Jasmyn, and Brandon in this episode as they talk about, among other things, the ADAs proposal to reduce the faculty to student ratio. The future is bright if we have engaged students emerging as our future collea…

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Irrigate With Chlorhexidine or No? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! 5:37

3M ago5:37

5:37

Irrigating with Chlorhexidine has been a gold standard for clinical practice for decades and, in fact, many offices still practice this way. In this episode Katrina Sanders answers the debated question of whether or not we should be practicing this way any longer. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina …

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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste and Feeding Your Good Guys with Dr. Mark Burhenne! Bonus 28:12

3M ago28:12

28:12

What we put in our bodies, matters. What products we use for oral home care matters. Dr. Mark Burhenne joins on the show today to talk about how to evaluate healthier options, what the role of the dental hygienist and other dental professionals should be, and how oral care is key to a bigger picture of healthcare. Resources: https://www.instagram.c…

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463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS 33:31

3M ago33:31

33:31

In this episode, Annie hosts Lynn Pencek to discuss how to care for our patients with implants. During the discussion she finds that some of the guidance we knew from before... might just be outdated. Give this episode a listen and reach out to Lynn if you have any questions! Resources: Lynn Pencek on Linkedin and Facebook [email protected]…

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Proteins and Antioxidants Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson Hoover 5:04

3M ago5:04

5:04

Machell joins us for another mini episode to talk about the defense and reparative function of proteins and antioxidants and how important that is in our oral health. This is a great episode to share with your patients! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com

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Oops! Mistakes We've Made In The Op: An RDH RANT Takeover 24:41

3M ago24:41

24:41

We all make the mistakes. Some of them are quietly swept under the rug and no one notices, but others can cause an office wide commotion. Join Heather, Anna, and Lizz as they tell stories of some of their mistakes! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

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462 Office Culture: Can DSOs Do It Right? with Tom Marler of Sage Dental! 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

Office Culture: How important is it for you? By my observation, office culture can make or break a practice. With bad culture, the clinicians burn out quicker, the front office doesn't function, and the patients can feel it which leads to lower production. Great office culture can make dentistry a delight! A myth that has been out there for years i…

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What are the most common roles for RDHs in a DSO? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

Perhaps you are looking for your next career step but aren't sure where to look. Give this mini episode with Josey Sewell a listen to see if a position at a DSO is a good fit for you! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - [email protected] or follower her on instagram @joseysewell Sonicare Support Materials - https://www.usa…

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461 Pregnancy and Oral Health with Sue Scherer! 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

We often see our patients for many years which helps us build a connection with them. In this episode, Sue Scherer helps us uncover what we can be doing for our patients from the earliest stages of family planning and through pregnancy. We talk about the types of conversations we should be having, what homecare products we should recommend, and wha…

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Are There Legit Issues with Getting Someone Numb? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola! 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

Did you miss with your injection or is the patient hypersensitive? Is the technique wrong or the anesthetic not strong enough? In this episode with Tom Viola we dig deep to find out who really should be to blame when a patient does not get numb enough! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing [email protected], visit hi…

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460 Connecting Schools With Community with Jessica Atkinson, Brenda Armstrong, and Kali Hunt! 31:03

3M ago31:03

31:03

All dental hygiene programs are the same, right? I think for many of us, we take what we experienced in school and assume that is the experience everyone has and that could not be further from the truth. In this episode Jessica, Brenda, and Kali talk about what sets their program apart and how that leads to workforce ready dental hygiene graduates!…

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What Dry Mouth Products REALLY Need in their Ingredient List Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders! 6:48

3M ago6:48

6:48

Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy when it comes to ingredient lists and we, as healthcare professionals, should be knowledgeable as well. In this episode, Katrina explains what types of ingredients SHOULD be listed for dry mouth products! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath Resources: More F…

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459 Using Microscopes in Dentistry with Kristen King, RDH 37:48

4M ago37:48

37:48

There is an argument that can be made that using microscopes with our patients should be mandatory. From the clinical perspective, it tells us a story of what we are fighting. From the patient perspective, they have evidence-based care they can trust. From the business perspective, there is slight increase in production but also increased patient s…

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B Complex Vitamins with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH 4:43

4M ago4:43

4:43

This this mini episode, Machell Hudson-Hoover discusses the role of B complex vitamins in our oral and systemic systems. She also talks about the best ways to that B vitamins are absorbed into our body, really essential information for us and our patients. Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com…

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Learning about Lasers with Christine Hammelev, RDH! BONUS 26:15

4M ago26:15

26:15

We were so lucky to catch up with Christine Hammelev at RDH Under One Roof to talk about one of the hottest topics in dentistry: Lasers! And its not enough to understand the mechanics of how to use a laser, its really important to understand the research so be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for links to the educational materials!…

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Peculiar Patient Stories: An RDH Rant Takeover with Heather, Anna, and Lizz 28:25

4M ago28:25

28:25

We all have them, experiences with patients that you just can't make up! Listen to this episode as Heather, Lizz, and Anna delight in their stories and stories from members of the group! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

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458 The Dental Staffing Crisis with Ed Thomas and Cary Gahm 38:02

4M ago38:02

38:02

In this week's full episode, we are talking about the dental staffing crisis. Ed and Cary are unique in that they see the data sets for dental staffing every single day and across the entire country. They joined me to talk about supply and demand ratios, specifics that influence the supply of a local area, and what successful offices are doing to r…

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How do DSOs celebrate dental hygiene month? Ask The Expert with Josey Sewell! 4:28

4M ago4:28

4:28

It's National Dental Hygiene Month and offices are celebrating with their patients and clinicians everywhere.. but what are DSO's doing different than maybe the private offices? Listen to this episode with Josey Sewell to find out! Be sure to reach out to Josey if you have any questions - [email protected] or follower her on instagram @joseysew…

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Dental Website Copywriter: A New Angle on Dental Side Gigs with Dr. Prasanna Patel 7:22

4M ago7:22

7:22

Looking for a new side hustle? Dr. Prasanna Patel understands that feeling well and has taken her dental knowledge, her love for helping dentists be successful, and her love for writing and rolled them all into this new venture. Dental websites are often an afterthought and there is definitely a chance to earn extra money by enhancing the content a…

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457 Competent and Confident: A Student Roundtable Discussion with Kasidee Port, Bria Riser, and Rylie Ellis 38:40

4M ago38:40

38:40

The future is bright if this is what the 2025 graduating class is like! We welcomed Kasidee, Bria, and Rylie from Utah Tech to the episode today to talk about the dental hygiene program life. We wanted to know if there were still the freak outs, the self-doubt, and the anxiety that many of us experienced... and spoilers - this group is confident, w…

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When Should Bupivicaine Be Used in Dentistry? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola! 5:23

4M ago5:23

5:23

Who even uses Bupivicaine? Should we stop using it in dentistry or does it have a purpose? Tom Viola joins the show and gives his expert opinion in less than 5 minutes! Don't miss this short episode! Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing [email protected], visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media …

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