555 From Wear Facets to Wellness: The Hygienist's Role in Airway Health
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with a dental professional who has spent more than 20 years in hygien...
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554 AI in Dental Hygiene: Tool, Threat, or Teammate?
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in dentistry and...
553 High Standards, Human Teaching: Rethinking Rigor in Dental Hygiene Education
What if true rigor in education isn't about making learning harder—but making it more meaningful? In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienist...
552 Teaching Is Clinical Work Too: Preventing Burnout in Dental Hygiene Educators
What if the biggest challenge facing dental hygiene education isn't recruitment or curriculum—but burnout? In this episode of A Tale of Two...
551 Kindness in Education: Teaching the Whole Person
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Dr. Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, to explore how psychological safety...
Nordent Podcast-Chat: The sharpening Mistake Costing Dental Practices Time and Money.
Why do so many dental professionals struggle with instrument sharpening, and what impact does it have on patient care, efficiency, and instr...
550 Tracking What Matters: Measuring Student Competence for CODA Accreditation
What if the way we measure competence in dental hygiene education is missing the bigger picture? In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists...
Not All 10% Nanohydroxyapatite Toothpastes Are Created Equal
In this episode, Dr. Jen explains why nanohydroxyapatite should never be viewed as a commodity ingredient. From crystal size and purity to m...
549 Why Every Hygienist Should Read "Red Rising"
What can a bestselling science fiction novel teach dental hygienists about leadership, advocacy, and challenging the status quo? In this spe...
548 Mission Trips: When Good Intentions Meet Ethical Responsibility
Mission trips have the power to change lives—but only when they're built on ethics, sustainability, and partnership. In this episode of A Ta...
547 Beyond the Dental Chair: Oral Health in Hospital and Medical Settings
What if some of the most important work dental hygienists can do happens outside the dental office? In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygieni...
546 Meeting the Oral Health Needs of Patients With Special Needs
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome Candi Kidd, RDH, BSDH, MEd, to discuss the unique challenges patients...
545 Access Is Built, Not Given: Community Outreach as Preventive Care
What if the biggest challenge in oral healthcare isn't clinical knowledge—but access? In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica a...
Parkell Podcast-Chat: Clinical Innovation with DuraTip – Using Ultrasonics Well: Efficiency, Ergonomics, and Patient Comfort
In this special bonus episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Noel and Richard Paschke, better known as Mr. and M...
544 The Science -How Ultrasonics Actually Work: Amplitude, Frequency, and Cleaning Efficiency
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Noel and Richard Paschke, better known as Mr. and Mrs. Ultrasonic...
543 The Origin Story- Mr. & Mrs. Ultrasonics: How the Paschkes Changed the Way We Scale
Jessica and Dave sit down with Noel and Richard Paschke—known throughout dentistry as Mr. and Mrs. Ultrasonics. Noel, a pioneering dental hy...
Why Dry Mouth Is More Than Just a Lack of Saliva: New Insights into Xerostomia Care
In this episode, Tanya Dunlap of Perio Protect sits down with renowned periodontist and researcher Dr. Sam Low to discuss the growing challe...
542 The Art of the Stroke: Hand Instrumentation in Dental Hygiene
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Dr. Emily Boge to explore the evolving balance between ultrasonic...
541 Implant Instrumentation: Preserving the Implant While Treating the Patient — From Single Implants to Full-Arch Fixed Prostheses
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with implant maintenance expert Alison Stahl to unpack the hidden ris...
540 More Than a Credential: The Responsibility, Trust, and Purpose Behind Licensure
About This Episode: What does it really mean to hold a dental hygiene license? In this episode, Dave and Jessica sit down with Amanda Hill —...