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Welcome to the Disrupting Dentistry Podcast! 

Here 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, join us as we are disrupting dentistry.   

  1. All Episodes
  2. 2021

The one where we talk about hand instrumentation verse ultrasonic scaling

Dec 15, 2021

Join 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...

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The one where we talk about bullying in the dental practice

Dec 1, 2021

On 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 

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The one where we talk with Kelsey Ingram

Nov 3, 2021

Welcome 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. 

 

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The one where we say happy birthday and hello to season 2

Oct 6, 2021

ITS 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

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The one where we talk about Dementia Awareness

Sep 29, 2021

Join 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...

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