A Tale of Two Hygienists

A Tale of Two Hygienists

By Jessica Atkinson, RDH and David Torres CRDH

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A podcast for dental hygienists and all health care providers!

07/15/26

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 sit down with Jenell Robins to explore the growing role of dental hygienists in hospRead more

07/08/26

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 face when accessing oral healthcare. From medically complex and tube-fed patientRead more

07/01/26

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 Richard Robinson, BS, RDH, to discuss how community outreach is transforming preventRead more

06/27/26

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 dive into ultrasonic insert performance, wear, and innovation.   The Paschkes exRead more

06/24/26

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 down the science behind ultrasonic instrumentation, separating fact from fiction oRead more

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