A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Jessica Atkinson, RDH and David Torres CRDH

We created A Tale of Two Hygienists in 2015 because we are passionate about helping our fellow clinicians be the best version of themselves, both professionally and personally. We Interview experts in their fields to provide better care for our patients while promoting the joys of being a dental hygienist.

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Sep 12, 2025 · 30 min
Highly Contaminated, Contaminated, or Clean: Where Do Your Waterlines Rank? With India Chance, RDH. **Bonus**
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 we have to give, or the process is confusing and we deserve to have clear (actually pink or purple!) results. Give this episode a listen as India Chance gives us an amazing solution from Air Techniques. **In partnership with Air Techniques** Resources: CleanStream Waterline Test Kit - https://www.airtechniques.com/product/cleanstream-waterline-test-kit/ Check the other products from Air Techniques here - https://www.airtechniques.com/product-category/ Connect with India - Learn2prevent on socialmedia Learn2prevent.com
Sep 10, 2025 · 22 min
504 What Drives Dental Assistants: A Story of Progression with Rachael Wintersteen
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 and be compensated accordingly. In this episode, Rachael Wintersteen joins the show to talk about what drives her to continue to search for excellence and promotion.
Sep 3, 2025 · 32 min
Hidden Opportunities and Untold Potential with Jackie Sanders, RDH
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 opportunities while we are still chair side, opportunities for hybrid roles, and so many more but it all starts with mentors and connections. Give this episode a listen to see how Jackie can help you!
Sep 1, 2025 · 6 min
The "One-Houra Prophy" Lie, Stop Over Promising and Under Delivering! Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders
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 of blindly following this model and gives 5 ways to improve the appointments. 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/
Aug 27, 2025 · 28 min
502 Pre-Dental Hygiene School Interventions with Dana Paladino!
Dana Paladino joins the show, she has a great podcast called Dental Hygiene Basics where she helps students and those thinking about working in the dental hygiene space find their footing for success. Join us as she walks us through what she does! Resources: Dental Hygiene Basics Podcast @dentalhygienebasics on socials dentalhygienebasics.com
Aug 25, 2025 · 6 min
Culture Drives Job Satisfaction (pssst... and production, but shhh) with Andrew Johnston
What happens when culture and vision clash? In this episode, we take a page out of the Dallas Cowboy's playbook and examine what happens when leadership and the team are not aligned. We look at what job satisfaction can lead to and how Micah Parson's should already have been re-signed... well maybe not the last part so much. Resources: Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2023.4766
Aug 22, 2025 · 2 min
Whitening for Specific Stains with Dr. Derek Gatta DMD, MS, FACP
I think we all have made this mistake... a patient walks in and asks about whitening and we tell them about the most convenient paste or premade strips without really talking to them about the specifics of their stain. In this episode, Dr. Derek Gatta discusses how and when to use specific whitening products for the best results. **Brought to you in partnership with RiseWell! risewellpro.com IG @risewellco FB @risewellco Take Our Course on HA & Earn CE Credit!
Aug 20, 2025 · 30 min
501 Owning and Operating a Dental Practice in Canada with Sianna Trudell!
Great episode with Sianna Trudell as we talk about the evolution of her career from dental assistant, to hygienist, and now to business owner! Sianna is opening a practice in Canada and we talk a little about the differences between the Canadian and US hygienists, developing social media channels supporting the younger and next generation of professionals, launching a speaking career, and round it out with how it goes to open up a practice. Shout out to StudentRDH - Claire Jeong and Sianna's social media partner Kendra! Resources: SiannaT2000@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/dentaltoothy/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dentaltoothy
Aug 16, 2025 · 27 min
Biofilm, Glycine, and the Future of Periodontal Care with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair! **Bonus**
Join us for this episode to learn how to manage biofilm with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair. "The power of all-in-one brings versatile air polishing to every clinician treating every patient. The PWR Pair brings you the power of sub- and supragingival calculus and stain removal, biofilm disruption, and implant cleaning." Resources: https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/pwr-pair https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/pwr-pair#demo https://www.hufriedygroup.com/en/education/continuing-education-classes amberaugerrdh@gmail.com @amberaugerrdh on insta
Aug 15, 2025 · 9 min
Turbo CR - Products You Should Know with Annie Walters!
Turbo CR from Essential Dental Systems is a tray system that softens the calculus in the patients mouth in just 30 seconds. This helps your instrumentation through a more gentle approach and saves your hands and wrists from fatigue. Resources: https://edsdental.com/Turbo-CR/
Aug 13, 2025 · 31 min
500 Under One Roof Roundtable Nonsense with Jessica Atkinson, Melissa Calhoun, and Megen Elliott!
Probably the best episode we have ever released. Will you learn something? maybe if you care about geographic tongue's relationship to Celiac Disease and giraffe milk vs cow milk ... but will it be a great listen? Absolutely! If you are a fan of quick-paced episodes with a frequent bouncing around of topics, this is for you! Special thanks to Jessica, Melissa, Megen, and surprise guest... MAJET!
Aug 11, 2025 · 7 min
Ketamine: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola
Ketamine is not a new drug but it is absolutely on the rise! Give this episode a listen to see what our pal Tom Viola has to say about it! Resources: 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
Aug 9, 2025 · 22 min
Re-inventing Fluoride Varnish with Jen Post! **Bonus**
In this episode with Jen Post, we talk about what factors are really needed to make Fluoride Varnish effective... and you might be surprised at the answers! Instead of doing the same thing in just a different way, Solventum (formerly 3M) have gone to the drawing board to reformulate the options we have for better patient protection with patient AND clinician compliance. Give this episode a listen! Resources 3m.com/solventum and Jen Post on linked in
Aug 6, 2025 · 38 min
499 The Functional Roots Hygienists with Heather Kenney and Amanda Hale!
If time wasn't an issue, if everything was free, if you had the autonomy to practice any way you want... would you practice differently? Amanda Hale and Heather Kenney from the Functional Roots podcast join me today to offer a different than mainstream point of view on the practice of holistic dental hygiene. If you want more of this kind of conversation, be sure to head over to their show! Resources: functionalroots.com @functionalrootspodcast on insta
Aug 4, 2025 · 5 min
Why Gingiva Looks Diseased But I Do Not Detect Calculus - Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!
Have you had this situation before? You begin your perio chart, can see there is boneloss and find the gingiva to be red, ulcerated, irritated with deep pocketing.... but no calculus. How do you treat this and what do you do? 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/
Jul 30, 2025 · 22 min
498 Biofilm Is The Enemy, But How Do We Detect It? With Anjuli Avis
Sometimes, we just need to get out of our own way and embrace the new. With advances in technology, our ability to operate more efficiently has never been better. The foundation of what we do is education, and what better way to educate than when a patient can visually see where the problem areas are? Anjuli Avis rejoins the show to talk about a new way to detect biofilm and its application in dentistry! Resources: Follow Anjuli on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehustlehygienist/ Check out AIOBIO here - https://www.aiobio.com/about
Jul 28, 2025 · 3 min
High Caries Risk Patients? Super Paste to the Rescue!
Are 5000ppm prescription pastes still a thing or should we be rethinking the formula? In this episode Peter dives into what ingredients they found to be necessary for a Super Paste. Don't let your high risk patients out the door without the protection they need! **In partnership with Dr. Jen Oral Care DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample!
Jul 25, 2025 · 10 min
Introducing SmileSip: Sipsters Wanted!! with Misty Mattingly
Misty is back with an amazing opportunity for the entrepreneurial dental hygienists. SmileSip is a new product here in the US and it has clinical benefits for our patients. Give this episode a listen to learn about its benefits and also how you can get involved! Resources: SmileSipUSA.com
Jul 23, 2025 · 34 min
497 Lobbyist Needed: A Quest For Advocacy with the Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington
This episode, recorded from RDH Under One Roof, is the epitome of commitment. These hygienists have undertaken the almost impossible responsibility that has been left unchecked in the state of Washington for dental hygienists and they are showing what true leadership in advocacy looks like. Join us as we catch up with Jennifer Frame, Christi Holbrook, and Colleen Gaylord to learn what they are up to and how you can support the efforts! Resources: Dhaofwa.com Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington on Facebook
Jul 21, 2025 · 6 min
Ecstasy (MDMA): A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola
This week, pharmacologist Tom Viola gives us the rundown of Ectasy (MDMA) and its potential impact on our patients! Resources: 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

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Episodes1211

Highly Contaminated, Contaminated, or Clean: Where Do Your Waterlines Rank? With India Chance, RDH. Bonus

504 What Drives Dental Assistants: A Story of Progression with Rachael Wintersteen

Hidden Opportunities and Untold Potential with Jackie Sanders, RDH

The "One-Houra Prophy" Lie, Stop Over Promising and Under Delivering! Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders

502 Pre-Dental Hygiene School Interventions with Dana Paladino!

Culture Drives Job Satisfaction (pssst... and production, but shhh) with Andrew Johnston

Whitening for Specific Stains with Dr. Derek Gatta DMD, MS, FACP

501 Owning and Operating a Dental Practice in Canada with Sianna Trudell!

Biofilm, Glycine, and the Future of Periodontal Care with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair! Bonus

Turbo CR - Products You Should Know with Annie Walters!

500 Under One Roof Roundtable Nonsense with Jessica Atkinson, Melissa Calhoun, and Megen Elliott!

Ketamine: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

Re-inventing Fluoride Varnish with Jen Post! Bonus

499 The Functional Roots Hygienists with Heather Kenney and Amanda Hale!

Why Gingiva Looks Diseased But I Do Not Detect Calculus - Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!

498 Biofilm Is The Enemy, But How Do We Detect It? With Anjuli Avis

High Caries Risk Patients? Super Paste to the Rescue!

Introducing SmileSip: Sipsters Wanted!! with Misty Mattingly

497 Lobbyist Needed: A Quest For Advocacy with the Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington

Ecstasy (MDMA): A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

Highly Contaminated, Contaminated, or Clean: Where Do Your Waterlines Rank? With India Chance, RDH. **Bonus**

504 What Drives Dental Assistants: A Story of Progression with Rachael Wintersteen

Hidden Opportunities and Untold Potential with Jackie Sanders, RDH

The "One-Houra Prophy" Lie, Stop Over Promising and Under Delivering! Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders

502 Pre-Dental Hygiene School Interventions with Dana Paladino!

Culture Drives Job Satisfaction (pssst... and production, but shhh) with Andrew Johnston

Whitening for Specific Stains with Dr. Derek Gatta DMD, MS, FACP

501 Owning and Operating a Dental Practice in Canada with Sianna Trudell!

Biofilm, Glycine, and the Future of Periodontal Care with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair! **Bonus**

Turbo CR - Products You Should Know with Annie Walters!

500 Under One Roof Roundtable Nonsense with Jessica Atkinson, Melissa Calhoun, and Megen Elliott!

Ketamine: A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

Re-inventing Fluoride Varnish with Jen Post! **Bonus**

499 The Functional Roots Hygienists with Heather Kenney and Amanda Hale!

Why Gingiva Looks Diseased But I Do Not Detect Calculus - Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders!

498 Biofilm Is The Enemy, But How Do We Detect It? With Anjuli Avis

High Caries Risk Patients? Super Paste to the Rescue!

Introducing SmileSip: Sipsters Wanted!! with Misty Mattingly

497 Lobbyist Needed: A Quest For Advocacy with the Dental Hygiene Advocates of Washington

Ecstasy (MDMA): A Pharmacists Perspective with Tom Viola

Highly Contaminated, Contaminated, or Clean: Where Do Your Waterlines Rank? With India Chance, RDH. Bonus

Biofilm, Glycine, and the Future of Periodontal Care with HuFriedy Group's PWR Pair! Bonus

Re-inventing Fluoride Varnish with Jen Post! Bonus