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This is the BEST dental hygiene podcast out there! You will get up-to-date information with some real life application. Michelle and Andrew are exactly where you are, hygienists looking to g...

In this episode, David Torres and Jessica Atkinson dive into the real concerns and experiences of graduating dental hygienists as they trans...

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, co-hosts David Torres and Jessica Atkinson sit down with Melia Lewis, MEd, to discuss the criti...

In this episode, Alyssa Aberle shares her powerful personal journey through a patient diagnosis, surgery, and tongue reconstruction, offerin...

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, co-hosts David Torres and Jessica Atkinson welcome renowned speaker and dental educator Jo-Anne...

Fluoride conversations don't have to feel uncomfortable. In this Bonus episode, we're joined by Jen Post, RDH, MDH, FADHA, to discuss practi...

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and David sit down with dental hygienist Angeli Walton to share her powerful story of r...

Dry mouth isn't just uncomfortable—it can impact sleep, swallowing, oral health, and overall quality of life. In this TIPisode, we learn abo...

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, co-hosts David Torres and Jessica Atkinson sit down with oral pathologist Dr. Bryan Trump to di...

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, co-hosts David Torres and Jessica Atkinson sit down with Joffree Bunleang to unpack one of the...

Legislation impacts your daily practice more than most clinicians realize. In this episode, we sit down with Derik J. Sven to break down wha...

Tooth sensitivity can make everyday things—like drinking cold water or even getting a routine cleaning—uncomfortable for patients. In this T...

Advocacy can feel exhausting — especially in a profession that already demands so much emotionally and physically. In this powerful episode,...

In this episode, we sit down with Danyelle Evans to explore her path from an invested clinician to becoming a state and national advocate fo...

Dr. Johnson returns to the podcast to share a powerful and often-overlooked perspective on tribal dentistry, career fulfillment, and why pas...

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, hosts Jessica Atkinson and David Torres sit down with Brittnee Thibault and Lindsay Richmond—tw...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Johnson, a dedicated pediatric dentist (pedodontist), to explore what makes pediatric dentistry truly...

In this episode, we sit down with Christine Jeffs, co-founder of Acuti Sharpening, to talk about why sharpening isn't optional—it's essentia...

In this episode, we introduce The Pros at Glam Studio and the passion behind their work. As licensed dental hygienists with decades of exper...

In this episode, we welcome our new co-host, Jessica and David with a fun, question-based game to get to know each other on (and off) the mi...

In this episode, we chat with Ashley Kear about starting her Etsy shop and what happens when you stop trying to niche yourself into a box—an...

In this episode, we sit down with Shelley Brown to talk about what happens when creativity, clinical care, and advocacy collide. Shelley sha...

The end of an era as Andrew hangs up the mic as host of A Tale of Two Hygienists after more than 10 years. But this isn't a sad day, it's a...

Spice/K2 is incredibly problematic. Not only is it unhealthy, it's also inconsistent and regularly laced with unknown additives and other dr...

We go through different phases of our life and sometimes we are very healthy and sometimes we aren't. Unfortunately, we humans judge books b...

What to see an alarming stat? 77% of OBGYNs report that their pregnant patients are declined routine dental care. There is plenty of stigma...

Have you ever been in that weird in-between spot where you are in holiday mode but still have work but want the year to be over for a reset...

In this episode, we dive into the concept of burnout. Burnout has turned into a massive industry buzzword and quite frankly, its mostly misu...

Listen in to this week's episode with Katrina Sanders as she explains when a patient TRULY needs scaling and root planing! Resources: More F...

Episode Overview In this thought-provoking episode, Tim Ives joins the show for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of dental hygi...

Episode Overview This episode is a recording of a CE-Caliber presentation led by Tanya Dunlap , Vice President of Clinical and Business Deve...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists! This week, Andrew Johnston is joined by none other than Dr. Alan Mea...

Episode Summary: This tipisode from "A Tale of Two Hygienists" features Dr. Sadie , a periodontist from Maryland, sharing insights on the im...

Episode Summary In this episode, Andrew Johnston welcomes long-time friend and hygiene industry leader Sarah Thiel back to the show. As one...

Episode Summary: In this special bonus episode brought to you in partnership with TheraBreath, Andrew Johnston sits down with Melissa Calhou...

Episode Summary: In this engaging throwback episode, Andrew and guest co-host Brittany catch up with Dr. James Younger to talk all things te...

Episode Highlights: Networking & Power Networking: Dr. Chris Salierno returns for an in-depth conversation on building meaningful profession...

Episode Overview In this special, nostalgia-fueled episode, Andrew takes a look back at meaningful conversations from prior episodes, bringi...

Tom Viola is BACK and he is talking about bath salts... and we are not talking about Dr Teal's epsom salts. Tom shares a little bit of the b...

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 i...

We always talk to our patients about how to remove plaque, apply medicaments, and review systemic factors. What if its easier than all of th...

Leadership is about failure and experience. In this part 2, we pick up where we left off with Dr. Pam Maragliano and Dr. David Rice as they...

Drs Pam Maragliano and David Rice bring the heat in this crossover episode with the Dentistry Unmasked Podcast. Both of these doctors, havin...

What are the non-clinical AI tools that are out there and are they here to stay? Many practices are scared of change, many simply just do no...

It's scary when life events mandate that you completely change your life and lifestyle. In this episode we hear from Brooke Crouch who spent...

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 ou...

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...

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...

In this episode with Jackie Sanders, we talk about the power of evolution and what steps we can take to get to the next level. There are opp...

Katrina is on a role in this short episode as she discusses the broken model of the "one-hour prophy". Listen as she discusses the dangers o...

Dana Paladino joins the show, she has a great podcast called Dental Hygiene Basics where she helps students and those thinking about working...