Shows
The Dental Boardroom55: Hygiene Superstar: Quadrupling the Production of Your Hygienist—with Steve SperryIf you see your hygienist as someone who simply cleans teeth, you’re missing an opportunity.Steve Sperry characterizes hygienists as treatment coordinators who are licensed to clean teeth. And he suggests compensating them for motivating patients to improve their overall health.But what does that look like? How might you incentivize your hygienists to educate patients while they’re cleaning their teeth?Steve is President of Inventive Dental Solutions and Coauthor of Hygiene Superstar. With 25 years of experience in dental practice management, Steve is passionate about helping dentists grow as leaders and buil...2023-12-0654 min
A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast379 Airway and Sleep with Dr. Mike Czubiak, DDSDr. Mike Czubiak joins us for this episode and talks about how his career has moved from bread and butter dentistry - fillings and crowns - to diving in deep on airway and sleep. Dr. Czubiak loves the dental hygienist and we hear his thoughts on what role they play in his office. Its a great episode, be sure to share it with a friend! Resources Dr. Czubiak's book - Hygiene Superstar https://a.co/d/0I6SGfs Dr Liao's book - https://a.co/d/dgBZiCY Mike@camarillosmiles.com ...2023-04-1952 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastS02:E13 Getting Up Close and Personal with Phase Contrast MicroscopesDr Tom talks about his love- the phase contrast microscope. Nothing helps the conversation with patients about periodontal health better than seeing their own periodontal pathogens up on a 65-inch screen. This technology helps to transfer ownership of the disease back to the patient. Listen to Dr Tom talk about his journey into the microscopic world of dental biofilm.2022-12-1219 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastS02:E12 The Oral Systemic Movement is Growing!Dr Tom and Dr Mike talk about the evolution and growth of dentistry and the opportunities that dental professionals have in the overall health of patients. Recorded in Nashville at the Future of Dental Hygiene is Now conference.2022-11-0723 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastValuing Dental HygieneDr Tom and Dr Mike ponder the question of whether dental hygiene is being taken seriously enough in big case treatment planning. The value of Dental Hygienists and dental hygiene can be overlooked by single-focused practitioners. Also, Dr Mike losses sleep after Dr Tom sends him a social media post that he received.2022-08-2326 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastPatrick McKeown Teaches Dr Mike to BreatheDr Mike travels to Galway, Ireland to learn the Buteyko Breathing Method with the master, Patrick McKeown. Humble, gracious, welcoming, generous, caring, and smart- that's Patrick McKeown.2022-07-1934 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastDental Hygienists Worth Listening ToDr Tom talks with two very special dental hygienists that are making huge impacts in dentistry- Sue Rusalen and Barbara Tritz.2022-05-0817 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastThe Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now!Dr Tom and Dr Mike podcast live from the hands-on portion of the first The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now! conference in Nashville. Attendees get a chance to experience the latest in technology and science. Lasers, guided biofilm therapy, ozone, phase contrast microscopes, and biological testing are proudly on display.2022-04-1814 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastSleep Well, Be Well with VivosDr Mike and Dr Tom get to the root cause of bad sleep and bad breathing. What do so many of our patients who feel fatigued, unable to focus, anxious, and/or unrefreshed in the morning have in common? A compromised airway. One of our hygiene superstar superpowers is the ability to identify this root cause and get help. Dr Mike uses Vivos appliances to non surgically remodel these compromised airways.2022-04-0433 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastS:02E:06 Dive into Ozonated WaterDr Tom and Dr Mike take a dip into ozonated water. They talk about ozone carried in water and its benefit for our patients. The improved periodontal health, cleaner waterlines, surface disinfection, decreased pathogenic aerosols, and more can't be overlooked any longer. 2022-01-2122 min
Hygiene Superstar PodcastS02:E:05 Implementing Advanced Hygiene in 2022Dr Tom and Dr Mike reflect on the past year and discuss the opportunities to elevate our care in 2022.2022-01-0421 min
The Julie Parker Practice Success PodcastEp #12: Sue Rusalen, Founder of Hygiene HackersThank you to our special guest, Sue Rusalen, retired hygienist and Founder of Hygiene Hackers. Sue is helping dental teams elevate their level of patient care with the latest in science, technology and client communications training. Hygiene Hackers shows dental practices how to elevate patient care, create 90% plus retention and escalate production using their Dental Hygiene Department. For more information on Hygiene Hackers, go to the website at https://hygienehackers.com/If you would like to contact Sue directly, send her an email at...2021-07-1850 min