A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

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 dental hygiene. From clinical

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 Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit

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 Hygienists, Jessica and

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 transforms learning environme

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 instrument longevity?   In this

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, Jessica and Dave sit d

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 manufacturing processes and min

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 special episode of A Tale of Tw

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 Tale of Two Hygienists, Je

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 Hygienists, Jessica and Dave si

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 with special healthcare needs

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 and Dave sit down with Ri

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 Mrs. Ultrasonics, for a deep di

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. Ultrasonics.   Together, they break

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 hygienist, educator, inven

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 challenge of xerostomia (dry mouth)

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 technology and hand instrumen

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 risks surrounding dental implants

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 — speaker, consultant, award-

539 You're Not a Student Anymore — Advocating for Yourself as a Professional

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, co-hosts David Torres and Jessica Atkinson sit down with Billie Lunt, RDH, BA, MSDH, to explore the pivotal transition from s