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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast

Disrupting Dentistry Podcast

Melissa Obrotka, Tabitha Acret

Welcome to Disrupting Dentistry, the podcast where two passionate dental hygienists—one from Australia and the other from America—unite to challenge the status quo of dental hygiene. With a shared commitment to high-level patient care, a deep belief in the power of science, and a drive to innovate, we are here to revolutionize the practice of dental hygiene. Each episode explores cutting-edge techniques, evidence-based practices, and thought-provoking discussions about the future of the dental profession. Together, we’re challenging outdated methods, empowering professionals worldwide, and making a lasting impact on patient outcomes. If you're ready to rethink dental hygiene, embrace science, and disrupt the traditional ways of dentistry, this is the podcast for you! Join us as we boldly advocate progressive patient care and bring fresh, transformative ideas to the world of dental hygiene. Hosts: Tabitha Acret - Australian Dental Hygienist https://www.instagram.com/tabitha_dental_hygienist_/ Melissa Obrotka– American Dental Hygienist https://www.instagram.com/itsthebadasshygienist/
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Disrupting Dentistry Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Disrupting Dentistry Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Disrupting Dentistry Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Talk with the Dental HyGenius
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07/06/21 • 65 min

Join 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 always have to be a dirty word.

#freeethedentalhygienists

Instagram: @itsthedentalhygenius

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Learn About Tobacco

The One Where We Learn About Tobacco

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06/15/21 • 51 min

This 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=CjwKCAjwn6GGBhADEiwAruUcKgKx49G-l8EYdvgFGqSVJftiCScuShlVVf0JzlgQC1OsTkHKzFjcixoCwXcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Get Fast and Functional with Sarah Beach
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09/20/21 • 61 min

Join 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/

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Talk with an Original Disruptor
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08/24/21 • 67 min

On 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 first independent dental hygienists in Australia as well as disrupting the home whitening market. Make sure you listen to the latest episode and learn how disrupting can make a difference.

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Talk About Independence

The One Where We Talk About Independence

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08/09/21 • 75 min

On 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

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Talk About Ditching the Homecare Bias
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07/20/21 • 67 min

On 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.

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One for New Grads

The One for New Grads

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06/01/21 • 66 min

Around 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

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One Where We Talk About Mobile Dentistry
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05/16/21 • 63 min

Join us as we chat with Australian Dental Hygienist Jacquie Biggar about her career and how she came to set up her mobile dental business " Senior Dental Care". We also chat about the state of aged care and how Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists can play a key role in improving the care and outcomes.

For more information on Jacquie and her business, you can visit her website https://seniordentalcare.com.au/

Link to Angie Stone's book, Dying of Dirty Teeth

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One For Oral Cancer Awareness Month

The One For Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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04/22/21 • 53 min

Join us for the latest episode as we discuss how dental professionals are front-line workers when it comes to oral cancer education, detection, and supportive care.

Melissa and Tabitha discuss statistics of oral cancer, risk factors and why we all need to talk about HPV with our patients.

If you are in Australia this episode can be counted as 1 hour CPD

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Disrupting Dentistry Podcast - The One for Drug Dependence Day

The One for Drug Dependence Day

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09/12/22 • 38 min

Drug 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

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FAQ

How many episodes does Disrupting Dentistry Podcast have?

Disrupting Dentistry Podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

What topics does Disrupting Dentistry Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Dentistry, Health & Fitness, Medicine, Podcasts, Dental, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on Disrupting Dentistry Podcast?

The episode title 'The one where we say happy birthday and hello to season 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Disrupting Dentistry Podcast?

The average episode length on Disrupting Dentistry Podcast is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Disrupting Dentistry Podcast released?

Episodes of Disrupting Dentistry Podcast are typically released every 15 days, 13 hours.

When was the first episode of Disrupting Dentistry Podcast?

The first episode of Disrupting Dentistry Podcast was released on Oct 6, 2020.

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