About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients!

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/

• Resource #1: Sahni, V. (2023). Vaping questions. British Dental Journal, 234(10), 713-713.

• Resource #2: Irusa, K. F., Vence, B., & Donovan, T. (2020). Potential oral health effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 32(3), 260-264.

• Resource #3: Wadia, R., Booth, V., Yap, H. F., & Moyes, D. L. (2016). A pilot study of the gingival response when smokers switch from smoking to vaping. British dental journal, 221(11), 722-726.

Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end!

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

What is the responsibility of the dental hygienist in this very changed world? Just 15 years ago the landscape looked very different and the role and scope of the hygienist was leveraged to the fullest. What has changed and how can research be the key to advancement? JoAnn Gurenlian talks about this and so much more in this episode!

Resources:

joanng@adha.net

Our patients are so silly. Many of them think that just because the are on blood pressure meds, they no longer have "high blood pressure"... meaning they think they have no more risk. Machell joins the show to talk to us about what we can be doing and saying to our patients to position the topic of BP to be more importantly.

Book Reference: The Blood Pressure Blueprint - https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Pressure-BluePrint-Defeating-Hypertension/dp/B0CKGWZQDZ

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

Lacy Walker has had some experiences in life and each point she had to make a choice... choices that shaped who she became today. And we have choices, choices that impact ourselves and others, choices that shape how others think and act. Join us on this TIPisode as Lacy tells us about her new book, "Choices" that dropped last week on Amazon.

Resources:

www.sharedhygiene.com
sharedhygienellc@gmail.com
@lacyrdh or @shygienist on insta

Her Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5779Z83?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

Have you ever wondered what else you can do with your license? When the comment comes up in the forums its always sales or education related... but how about you create your own pathway? That is exactly what Katharine Martinez did and she wants to share with you her journey into the hospital setting!

Be sure to reach out to her!

mdihygieneconsulting@gmail.com

mdihygieneconsulting.com

DSOs have a reputation for using more fluoride therapy on patients than private practice, why is this the case?

In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com

Message Val for all of your DSO questions! Valdentsolutions@gmail.com

Sebastian Green-Duncan joins the podcast to talk about what it means for the dental professional with the new FTC ruling to ban non-compete clauses. While not very common among dental hygienists, this definitely could impact the offices you all work in. Give this episode a listen!

sgreen@benco.com