Disrupting Dentistry Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHere is the story of two dental hygienists from opposite sides of the world, who became friends because they realized their professional lives were so in sync. One in Australia and one in America both exuding their passion for high-level patient care, both pushing back on legacy dentistry. If you are ready to revolutionize the practice of dental hygiene through science & innovation, then join us as we are disrupting dentistry.
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The one where we talk about writing a children's book
February 28, 2024 00:29 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBWelcome to the first episode of season 4!!!! On this installment Tabitha talks to Tanya Deacon a dental hygienist in Newcastle Australia on her journey from thought to action. Here about how to take an idea and action it into a finished product! Well done Tanya!
The One About Provocative Issues in Our Profession
February 19, 2024 01:28 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBIn true Disrupting Dentistry fashion, we are kicking off 2024 with an episode that tackles some provocative issues in dentistry head-on with repeat guest Kevin Oshani Lopez. In this episode, Melissa and Kevin discuss some trending circumstances that US dental professionals face. One particular topic they tackle is the RDH shortage and how the demand has driven up salaries. For many, this seems like a good thing, but Mel and Kevs outline how this may negatively impact the profession...
The One Where We Talk About Part 2 of Periodontal Treatment Planning
December 27, 2023 22:51 - 48 minutes - 65.7 MBIn this installment we continue with our chat on periodontal treatment planning. Mel and Tab talk about the importance of a diagnosis and prognosis for patients and, as per usual, some other random converstations and and giggles along the way This is our last episode for 2023, and we look forward to catching up again in 2024!
The One Where We Talk About Creating a Natural Toothpaste
December 12, 2023 09:07 - 55 minutes - 76 MBOn this installment we talk to founder Rosi of About 28 functional toothpaste. Rosi is an OHT in QLD and trying to find an effective natural toothpaste was a challange so she made one!! Have a listen and hear all about the process idea to reality ! about28
Host Chat: The One About Standard of Care in Perio
October 18, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 82 MBIn honor of Dental Hygiene Appreciation Month, this Host Chat episode is on Tabitha and Melissa's tackle standard of care in periodontal disease. During this episode, we explore periodontal disease, assessments, and diagnosis and provide real-world strategies to implement in your operatory or surgery. Listen in as they discuss establishing the standard of care for periodontal disease treatment in your practice and calibrating within your team. Exploring evidence-based treatment protocol...
The One About Cardiovascular Health
September 05, 2023 11:46 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis episode discusses the connection between dental hygiene and heart health and how critical the dental hygienist's role is in risk assessment. Melissa chats with our guest, Tiffany Dillion, as she shares her heartfelt story on why she became an EMT in addition to a Dental Hygienist. Tiffany will inspire you to re-calibrate with screenings we are taught to perform and the link between periodontal disease and heart health. Tiffany shares how critical it is to implement life-saving scree...
Part Two: What's Trending in Dental Hygiene
August 23, 2023 10:23 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBMiranda Beeson is BACK for Part Two: What is Trending in Dental Hygiene. In this episode, Melissa and Miranda discuss the high salary demands from the ongoing workforce shortage and how that impacts the profession. The high hourly rate demands a high standard of care. There has been a shift in mindset regarding dental hygiene with the robust scientific evidence of inflammation and the oral microbiome. People are realizing that it's not just about having a white, pretty smile; oral ...
The One Where Were Talk About Burning Mouth
July 06, 2023 00:27 - 58 minutes - 79.5 MBWe enjoyed chatting with Dr. Amanda Phoon Nguyen, an Oral Medicine Specialist, as she shared her clinical expertise in Burning Mouth Syndrome. Here are some key takeaways: Oral Burning related to Burning Mouth Syndrome occurs from nerve damage to the small fibers of the tongue and also encompasses brain changes - trigeminal neuropathy. The exact cause of burning mouth syndrome is unknown; in this episode, Dr. Amanda reviews the common causes, such as nerve damage, hormonal changes, ...
The One About Product Creation
June 28, 2023 00:25 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBIn this episode, we chat with Joseph Hanna, the co-creator of Bumbl Co Toothpaste. Joseph shared how he and his wife went on this journey to bridge the gap he witnessed in children's toothpaste. Joseph walked us through how they worked to understand the market and identify a gap their product filled. Joseph shares everything from idea to concept to formulation, production, branding, packing, and distribution. You want to listen in just for his inspiration about this journey! Natu...
The One About Coaching
June 16, 2023 09:05 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBIn this episode, we dive into the world of dental consultant coaching. Our returning guest and friend, Miranda Beeson, shared how she transitioned from private practice to a Lead Practice Coach with ACT Dental. In this episode, Miranda shares how as a Lead Practice Coach, she is driven to create opportunities to find value in experiences and cultivate new approaches and insights. A master of communication, Miranda shares her enthusiasm for patient interactions and loves helping others find t...
The One Where We Chat About Kids Teeth
May 31, 2023 20:42 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBJoin us on our latest installment, where we chat with Dr. Bethany about her career. We chat about how she has built a business around promoting oral health and healthy behaviors for children. Dr. Bathany is passionate about changing the status of oral health in children, and her energy can be heard throughout the podcast. A little about Dr. Bethany A qualified dentist and teacher, and award-winning children's entertainer, Dr. Bethany Fisher has combined her skills on a mission to reduce...
The one where we chat about kids teeth
May 31, 2023 20:42 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBJoin us on our latest installement where we chat with Dr Bethany about her career. We chat about how she has built a business around promtoing oral health and healthy behaviours for children. Dr Bathany is passioante about changing the status of oral health in children and her energy can be heard throughout the podcast. A little about Dr Bethany A qualified dentist and teacher, and award-winning children's entertainer, Dr Bethany Fisher has combined her skills on a mission to reduce the...
The One About Dental Phobias
May 05, 2023 02:42 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThis Host Chat episode of the Disrupting Dentistry Podcast is Part Two of our Three part series on Dental Anxiety and Phobia. In this installment, we define the different types of dental phobias and the various techniques and strategies that can be used to help our patients overcome dental anxiety and phobia. Tabitha and Melissa discuss the prevalence of dental phobia, its impact on oral health, and how many who have dental phobia avoid dental visits altogether. We then delve into th...
The One About Technology in Dentistry
March 22, 2023 02:17 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBJoin us on the latest episode for a chat with the fabulous Nicole Fortune about using technology in dentistry. Nicole shared with us her vast experience with lasers and periodontal endoscope and how she has incorporated this into her clinical practice. This episode will leave you a little bit jealous if you don't use this technology but super inspired! Nicole Fortune
The One About Career Development - Part 2
March 08, 2023 02:09 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBJoin us for the latest installment where we chat to Dr Melanie Hayes again about career development . We talk about being in a cross roads and what to do next, how to think about our career and what we would like from it to find out more about Dr Hayes check out the links below Website: nextstepdentalcareers.com.au Find me on FB or LinkedIn – Next Step Dental Careers Email: [email protected] Future events: https://nextstepdentalcareers.com.au/events
The One Where We Talk About Dental Anxiety
February 24, 2023 07:16 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBOn this episode we have a host chat about anxiety, what is anxiety and how it effects people who are living with it. We discuss treatments, side effects and how it can impact oral health join us as we try and smash through some of the stigma attached to anxiety and hopefully help make us all a little bit more understanding of those who are suffering
The One About the Professional Comeback
February 14, 2023 00:10 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBThe One About the Professional Comeback In this episode, we chat with Jonneal Scott as she shares many of her personal experiences as a dental hygienist returning to the profession, gender inequality, racism, and sexual orientation. Jonnie is looking to change the way the profession is viewed, and she is leading by example! She proudly proclaims she is a queer black woman and there is space for everyone in the dental profession regardless of race, gender identity or sexual orientation. ...
The One About an Alternative Career Path in Orthodontics
January 30, 2023 22:27 - 58 minutes - 80 MBThe One About an Alternative Career Path in Orthodontics In this episode, we chat with Cheryl Dey and discuss her alternative career path as a dental hygienist working in orthodontics. Over the past ten years, Cheryl has honed her skill as an orthodontic hygienist through her work in one of the leading orthodontic practices in Australia, working at clinics in Adelaide and Melbourne. She has attended specific orthodontic training around Australia and abroad and is passionate about helpi...
The One About Menopause
January 19, 2023 23:56 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBIn this episode of the Disrupting Dentistry podcast Tabitha and Melissa tackle the topic of Menopause and how we can support our menopausal women during this time of transition. The facts of menopause are very eye opening as Tabitha and Melissa review the multitude of symptoms in addition to the oral manifestations of menopause so oral health professionals can identify complications that can correlate with menopause symptoms. This episode will help raise awareness of symptoms from me...
The one where we talk about red flags in the dental practice
December 02, 2022 22:26 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBOn this episode Tabitha and Melissa disucss what red flags to look for when looking for the perfect dental practice, they chat about some of the red flags they have seen in the dental practice and what questions to ask in interviews
The One About Disrupting the Profession
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBIn this episode we get to chat with Kevin Lopez, AKA Kev Talks Teeth about being a male in a predominately female profession and cultural racism in dentistry. Kevin is quiet wise beyond his years in hygiene practice and his story is inspirational. Kev is here is to disrupt dentistry - and he is just getting started!
Host Chat: The One Where We Discuss Epilepsy
October 25, 2022 00:07 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBIn this episode Tabitha shares her personal journey as her son was just diagnosed and is being treated for epilepsy. Tabitha and Melissa discuss and learn about the many oral connections to epilepsy and this host chat shares the facts on diagnosis, treatment and how dental hygienists can aid in specialized care for this patient population. Thanks for listening! Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Keep Disrupting ;)
The One Where We Talk About Brain Health
September 28, 2022 21:05 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBOn this installment of disrupting dentistry with talk with USA based Dental Hygienist Angie Stone. Angie has written the book dying of dirty teeth and is an advocate for oral health in aged care facilities and patients with dementia. On this episode we discuss what is dementia and how we can help prevent and help. This is an important episode and one not to be missed
The One for Drug Dependence Day
September 12, 2022 14:20 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBDrug dependance occurs whne you need on or more drugs to function and dependance can occur in over the coutner, perscription and illegal drugs. On the latest installment of the podcast Tabitha and Melissa discuss drug dependancy satistics, social impact, hospilisations and the health and oral health impacts for drug dependant patients
The one where we talk with the disruptor of orthodontics Dr Derek Mahony
August 09, 2022 08:14 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBThis episode we are excited to be talking with specialist orthodontist Dr Derek Mahony. Derek Mahony is a Sydney based Orthodontist who has spoken to thousands of practitioners about the benefits of interceptive orthodontic treatment. Early in his career Dr. Mahony learned from leading clinicians the dramatic effect functional appliance therapy can afford patients in orthodontic treatment. He has been combining the fixed and functional appliance approach ever since. His lectures are based...
The one where we talk with an oral cancer Survivor
July 27, 2022 01:14 - 1 hour - 127 MBJoin us on this very special spisode where we chat with Theresa Ryan from Australia about her journey survining cancer, As part of Theresa's Journey she had part of her mandible removed, reconstruction surgery and chemptherapy We chat with her about what her journey was like, the stuggles and emotional toll it took and where she is now Its a very emotional episode but one that all dental professionals should listen to. We hope this helps give a better understanding of what its like on t...
The One Where We Talk with an Oral Cancer Survivor
July 26, 2022 05:02 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBJoin us on this very special episode where we chat with Theresa Ryan from Australia about her journey surving cancer. As part of Theresa's journey she had part of her madible removed, reconstruction surgery and chemotherpay. We chat with her about what that journey was like, the struggels and emotional toll it took and where she is now. Its a very emotional episode but one that all dental professionals should listen to, so that we can get a better understanding of what its like to be o...
The one where we talk about oral immunology
July 10, 2022 22:53 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MBJoin us as we chat with Dr Camille Zenobia from the USA. Dr Zenobia is a scientist, innovator and Entrepreneur Her Special interests and Passions include Oral health, mucosal immunology, microbiome, host-pathogen, infectious disease, skin biology, vaccine, adjuvant, inflammation/resolution, novel therapeutics, scientific writing and communication, project management, clinical design in oral and systemic health and all things Beauty. We have a chat about her amazing career from hairdres...
The one for Pride Month
June 27, 2022 09:02 - 49 minutes - 67.2 MBJoin the Disrupting Dentistry team as we chat with William Carson-Jones ( CJ) an OHT from Adelaide Australia about Pride month and how dental clinicans can be allys to the LGBTQ+ community. Please remember pride is more than one month and its important we work to be allys to the LGBTQ+ community all year https://www.mentalhealthhelp.com.au/service-directory/lgbti-services/ https://www.lgbtqiahealtheducation.org/resources/
Domestic Violence Awareness
June 14, 2022 08:07 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBThis is a special episode dedicated to Mackenzie, Tabitha's daughter. During this episode we discuss what are the different types of domestic violence and how as dental professionals we may be able to help with referrals to other services. Please be aware this is an emotional episode, look after yourself. Thank you to the Dreggs for permission to play "Give myself to you" at the end of the episode today. Please turn it up loud May Mackenzie's memory be a blessing to everyone who knew ...
The One Filled with Oral Systemic Wisdom for New Grads and Seasoned Hygienists
June 01, 2022 10:53 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBIn this episode Melissa interviews Eileen Prizzi, a seasoned dental hygienist, clinical adjunct professor, and oral systemic extraordinare. Eileen will drop many pearls of wisdom for the new graduates and seasoned dental hygienits alike. You will feel inspired after listening to this episode! Eileen touches on ergonomics, interviewing the practice, going on a "first date" before accepting a job offer, self advocacy and many more! https://baledoneen.com/the-baledoneen-method/ http...
The One for Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April 25, 2022 11:33 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the worldwide Oral Cancer Epidemic with OCX Guru, Susan Cotten! Susan shares her heartfelt story of how she became passionate about OCX screenings and just wait until you hear how Donny Osmond gets involved! Susan shares with us the stats by the Oral Cancer Foundation that, Worldwide new new oral cancer cases are exceeding 640,000 annually. How do we disrupt the status quo in our OP or dental surgery? Performing comprehensive screenings. Check you the chai...
The One Where We Discuss HIV and Oral Health
April 11, 2022 16:22 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this host chat episode Tabitha and Melissa discuss the statistics of patients with HIV and how HIV/AIDS impacts oral heatlh and pracitioners. Episode resources: HIV/AIDS & Oral Health
The one where we talk about communication
March 14, 2022 06:57 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this installment of Disrupting Dentistry Melissa and Tabitha talk with their friend, colleague, fellow dental hygienist and certified in DISC, Miranda Beeson. Miranda shares her knowledge on personality types, how disc profiling can help the dental team communicate with ear other and patients. We also discuss on how understanding our own personality helps us personally and in our work-life. Communication is key to everything we do and this episode we dive deep into it! DISC
The one where we talk about hypnotherapy
February 22, 2022 13:07 - 58 minutes - 79.6 MBOn this installment of Disrupting Dentistry Tabitha and Melissa talk with Shavaya an Oral Health Therpaist fom Perth, WA , Australia on her qualification in hypnotherpay and how she has been able to utalise these skills with anxous and nervous patients @openmind_hypnotherapy
The one where we talk about OHI delivery
February 08, 2022 07:22 - 59 minutes - 80.7 MBOn this installement of the podcast Tabitha and Melissa talk about something they are both passionat about, Oral hygiene Instructions and the way they are delivered. During the episode they discuss the timing, motivators for patients, the way we recieve and send messages the importance of knowing your patients * disclaimer we apologise for the audio in parts of the episode unfortunately New Jersey was having some internet issues * Episode is elidgble for 1 hour self recorded CPD
The one where we welcome 2022
February 03, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBWelcome back from our Summer/Winter end of year break and catch up with Melissa and Tabitha to discuss setting goals for 2022. Melissa and Tabitha outline their personal and professional goals for 2022 and how they are going to set out to acieve them.
The one where we talk about hand instrumentation verse ultrasonic scaling
December 15, 2021 12:49 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBJoin Melissa and Tabitha for the last episode for 2021 where we talk about hand instrumentation verse ultrasonic scaling. In this episode we discuss legacy dentistry and hand scalers, evidence based dentistry and the time to shift to minimal intervention periodontal treatment. Its time to put down your weapons and join the revolution of do no harm
The one where we talk about bullying in the dental practice
December 01, 2021 00:51 - 47 minutes - 64.4 MBOn this installment of the podcast Melissa and Tabitha discuss workplace bullying in the dental practice. What does it look like and the unique experiences of dental hygienists and oral health therapists in private practice
The one where we talk with Kelsey Ingram
November 03, 2021 07:06 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWelcome to season 2!! On the first installment of season two we chat with Kelsey Ingram on her research into the effects of oral health on chronic disease and the translation of this evidence into chronic disease and oral health policy in Australia.
The one where we say happy birthday and hello to season 2
October 06, 2021 07:25 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBITS OUR BIRTHDAY!! Join us to wrap up season 1, discuss our highlights and what's in stall for season 2 of Disrupting Dentistry A special thank you to all of our guests and the listeners who have made season 1 so much fun
The one where we talk about Dementia Awareness
September 29, 2021 00:38 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBJoin Melissa and Tabitha for the last episode of season one dedicated to Dementia awareness month. On this installment we discuss the prevalence of dementia world wide, the social, emotional and financial impacts of the disease and how as Dental Hygienists and members of the health care team we can support our patients and their families
The One Where We Get Fast and Functional with Sarah Beach
September 20, 2021 04:28 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBJoin us as we talk with the fabulous Sarah Beach about TMD and patient pain. Sarah has had an amazing work history from working in government dental vans to dental hygiene in Switzerland, Singapore, and back to Australia working in pain management, private practice, and whitening studio. Listen to her journey and why having baseline knowledge on TMD pain and knowing who to refer to is essential for all dental clinicians. https://www.fastandfunctional.com/
The One Where We Talk with an Original Disruptor
August 24, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBOn this instalment of the podcast we talk with Australian Dental Hygienist Paulette Smith about her journey as a Dental Hygienist in Victoria Australia. When Paulette first graduated she found herself living in a state where Dental Hygiene wasn't legal and she then found herself on a journey for a fight to make not only dental hygiene legal but to improve access and quality of dental care for the people of her state. Paulette didn't stop disrupting there and has gone on to be one of the ...
The One Where We Talk About Independence
August 09, 2021 11:36 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this installment of Disrupting Dentistry, we talk with the AMAZING Pamela Sargent from Maine USA. Pamela is in one of the three states in the USA where independent practice is allowed and we talk to her about her journey to owning her own hygiene studio and how she can now treat patients in the time and way she wants to, putting care as the number one priority. We promise you will be inspired! https://www.searsmontoralwellness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/searsmontsmiles
The One Where We Talk About Ditching the Homecare Bias
July 20, 2021 06:41 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBOn this installment of Disrupting Dentistry Tabitha and Melissa discuss bias in the dental practice for interproximal cleaning. How we need to look at every patient as an individual and give customized care plans that are evidence based, practical, needed and wanted. Legacy dental has set the standard for what a lot of dental professionals recommend to patients and its time to disrupt " I have always done this" and make " what's best for this situation" the standard of care.
The One Where We Talk with the Dental HyGenius
July 06, 2021 19:55 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBJoin Melissa and Tabitha as they chat with Tracy Baker the brains behind @itsthedentalhygenius. Tracy is a dental hygenius and the founder and owner of The Dental Hygenius, a dental development consultancy. Tracy helps dentistry-based entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs monetize their brand, expertise, and services to create robust revenue streams. We chat on this episode about dental hygienists being an integral part of the production and heart of a dental practice and how production doesn't ...
The One Where We Learn About Tobacco
June 15, 2021 23:00 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBThis episode Melissa and Tabitha discuss tobacco trends, the rise of e-cigarettes and vaping along with risks and how dental professionals play a vital role in smoking cessation for patients If you are listening from Australia todays episode can be self reported as 1 hour CPD Link to VAPING FIX https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-vaping-fix/id1562884524 https://www.icanquit.com.au/reasons-to-quit/smoking-and-your-health/health-dangers-of-smoking?gclid=CjwKCAjwn6GGBhADEiwAruU...
The One for New Grads
June 01, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 91 MBAround the world many countries have a new batch of graduate dental hygienists and this episode talks about the first steps for getting a job and working in a dental office. We have tips from dental hygienists from around the world. Congratulations New Graduates, you are our future and we are excited to see what you make of it Tabitha and Melissa xx
The One for the New Grads
June 01, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 91 MBAround the world many countries have a new batch of graduate dental hygienists and this episode talks about the first steps for getting a job and working in a dental office. We have tips from dental hygienists from around the world. Congratulations New Graduates, you are our future and we are excited to see what you make of it Tabitha and Melissa xx