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!
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09/09/26

555 From Wear Facets to Wellness: The Hygienist's Role in Airway Health

On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with a dental professional who has spent more than 20 years in hygiene and noticed a recurring problem: patients whose bruxism and wear patterns pointed to possible airway issues … Read more

09/02/26

554 AI in Dental Hygiene: Tool, Threat, or Teammate?

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in dentistry and dental hygiene. From clinical decision-making to education and patient care, the conversation examines where A… Read more

08/26/26

553 High Standards, Human Teaching: Rethinking Rigor in Dental Hygiene Education

What if true rigor in education isn't about making learning harder—but making it more meaningful?   In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Marion Manski, MS, RDH, to reflect on a distinguished career in dental h… Read more

08/19/26

552 Teaching Is Clinical Work Too: Preventing Burnout in Dental Hygiene Educators

What if the biggest challenge facing dental hygiene education isn't recruitment or curriculum—but burnout?   In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome Jasmin Haley for a conversation about the emotional and professional … Read more

08/12/26

551 Kindness in Education: Teaching the Whole Person

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Dr. Glenn Canares, DDS, MSD, to explore how psychological safety transforms learning environments, why there's a critical difference between being nice and being kind, and ho… Read more

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