In this episode, recorded live from Chicago Midwinter, Andrew revisits some top tips to consider when attending a large conference. If you have never had the chance to travel to one of the big shows, you really need to make it a priority... but don't forget about these tips when you do!

People always ask how they can get in involved... and sometimes the time requirement seems daunting. In this episode, I visit with Kelli Bingham to learn what they do at Harmony Health to help create dental health equity in communities that need it. She explains what they do and how we all could be a part of it at a level we feel comfortable with.

Resources:

https://harmonyhealthfoundation.org/

kelli@harmonyhealthfoundation.org

Do you feel like there is room in the industry for dental assistants to perform scaling on patients? What impact does this have on public safety? How does even look in a perfect world? In this episode Erika Flateau and Andrew discuss this hot topic!

Resources:

Erikaflateau@gmail.com

renewconsultingservices.com

Adderall is one of the most used and misused drugs on the market. In this episode, Tom Viola runs down how people take it, why they take it, and what the potential dangers are lurking in the shadows. Don't. Miss. This. Episode.

Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified

I have had it. I am tired of people touting the "benefits" of being an ADHA member. In this episode, I (Andrew) review every item listed on the ADHA website under the benefits page and detail if they are what the people want or need. Spoilers: The ADHA is out of touch and we deserve much more than this.

Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com

Anjuli Avis is one of the more experienced hygienists we have had on our show... while still being so young in the career! Join us this week as we review her work history that highlights how versatile RDHs can be. She also has thoughts on scope of practice, the business side of dental hygiene, and so much more!

Anjuli Avis on Linkedin or @thehustlehygienist on Instagram

Ads for probiotics are everywhere these days as we become a society looking to get healthier. In this mini episode, Machell Hudson Hoover gets us the key information we need to better understand what they are and why they matter.

Resources:

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

We are playing with a puzzle that has missing pieces. We have so many tools at our disposal, tools that we have been told were the answers. Unfortunately, oral disease and many systemic disease rates are not declining. In this mini episode, Dr. Tina Saw talks about doing salivary testing right there at the dental office. What is she hoping to learn? Tune in for this TIPisode!