561 Diagnosis to Direction: Planning & Implementing Person-Centered Care
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave explore what happens after assessment and diagnosis: turning clinical findings...
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560 From Data to Decisions: Assessment & Diagnosis in Dental Hygiene
Assessment and diagnosis are at the heart of patient-centered dental hygiene care. In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and...
559 Standards of Care: Why Dental Hygiene Must Own Its Professional Framework
JoAnn Gurenlian joins Jessica and Dave for a practical conversation about the purpose, evolution, and everyday importance of the Standards f...
558 Bone Health, Hormones, and the Clinician Behind the Care
Every patient who sits in our chair brings more than just a mouth with them. Hormones, bone health, medications, and life stage can all infl...
Net32 Podcast Chat- Periodontal Communication and Seed Planting- guiding a path to health
Jessica and Dave welcome Dr. Pamela Ray to discuss how hygienists can improve periodontal communication, help patients take ownership of the...
557 Changing the Paradigm for Treating TMD
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) affect millions of patients, yet they remain widely misunderstood. In this episode, Jessica and Dave explo...
Solventum Podcast Chat- Give your orthodontic patients a clear advantage with Solventum™ Clinpro™ Clear
Orthodontic treatment can make oral hygiene more challenging, with brackets and aligner attachments creating areas where biofilm can accumul...
Treat the Biology, Not Just the Symptoms: Personalized Home Care for Dental Hygiene Patients
In this tipisode, Amanda Hill - RDH explores the importance of biology-driven home care recommendations and why a one-size-fits-all approach...
556 The Endoscope: Seeing What We've Been Missing in Dental Hygiene
Jessica and Dave welcome Judy Carroll, RDH, Founder and Clinical Director of PerioPeak Innovations, to discuss how periodontal endoscopy is...
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...
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...