Dr Tom talks about his love- the phase contrast microscope. Nothing helps the conversation with patients about periodontal health better than seeing their own periodontal pathogens up on a 65-inch screen. This technology helps to transfer owner

S02:E12 The Oral Systemic Movement is Growing!

Nov 7th, 2022 23m 43s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike talk about the evolution and growth of dentistry and the opportunities that dental professionals have in the overall health of patients. Recorded in Nashville at the Future of Dental Hygiene is Now conference.

Valuing Dental Hygiene

Aug 23rd, 2022 26m 11s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike ponder the question of whether dental hygiene is being taken seriously enough in big case treatment planning. The value of Dental Hygienists and dental hygiene can be overlooked by single-focused practitioners. Also, Dr Mike

Patrick McKeown Teaches Dr Mike to Breathe

Jul 19th, 2022 34m 39s

Dr Mike travels to Galway, Ireland to learn the Buteyko Breathing Method with the master, Patrick McKeown. Humble, gracious, welcoming, generous, caring, and smart- that's Patrick McKeown.

Dental Hygienists Worth Listening To

May 8th, 2022 17m 13s

Dr Tom talks with two very special dental hygienists that are making huge impacts in dentistry- Sue Rusalen and Barbara Tritz.

The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now!

Apr 18th, 2022 14m 33s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike podcast live from the hands-on portion of the first The Future of Dental Hygiene is...Now! conference in Nashville. Attendees get a chance to experience the latest in technology and science. Lasers, guided biofilm therapy, oz

Sleep Well, Be Well with Vivos

Apr 4th, 2022 33m 2s

Dr Mike and Dr Tom get to the root cause of bad sleep and bad breathing. What do so many of our patients who feel fatigued, unable to focus, anxious, and/or unrefreshed in the morning have in common? A compromised airway. One of our hygiene sup

S:02E:06 Dive into Ozonated Water

Jan 21st, 2022 22m 42s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike take a dip into ozonated water. They talk about ozone carried in water and its benefit for our patients. The improved periodontal health, cleaner waterlines, surface disinfection, decreased pathogenic aerosols, and more can't

S02:E:05 Implementing Advanced Hygiene in 2022

Jan 4th, 2022 21m 19s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike reflect on the past year and discuss the opportunities to elevate our care in 2022.

S02:E:04 Post-Pandemic Ponderings

Jul 13th, 2021 26m 18s

Dr Mike and Dr Tom have been thinking about the post-pandemic landscape. What will stick, what should stick? Will we take this opportunity to improve or go back to business as usual?

S02:E:03 The Mouth/COVID Connection

Sep 7th, 2020 36m 24s

For those that develop COVID-19, high cytokine levels like IL-6 have been shown to be associated with a significant risk of ending up on a ventilator. In study after study, who has been successfully lowering these levels for their whole career?

Coronavirus: Lessons Already Learned

Mar 21st, 2020 26m 21s

Get ready for a new revolution in dental office infection control. Dr Tom and Dr Mike discuss the battle against infectious aerosols using ozonated water.

Dental Hygienists help fight off the Coronavirus

Mar 11th, 2020 23m

As we fight the spread of the Coronavirus, it's easy to overlook our very important contribution to this fight. Dr Tom Larkin and Dr Mike Czubiak discuss this in the Season 2 opener of the Hygiene Superstar Podcast.

The Magic Number of Recare Intervals

Jul 30th, 2019 39m 52s

When should I come back to see you? Dr Tom and Dr Mike take on recare intervals. How many months is right? Just what is the magic number?

Love Goes Out to Our Heart Attack Risk Reducers

Jun 30th, 2019 20m 41s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike discuss a study that shows us that our periodontal pathogens cause cardiovascular disease. But what it really says is that dental hygienists should be revered by all as the lifesavers that they truly are.

Mouthwash: Listen, Rinse and Spit

May 26th, 2019 31m 47s

So many choices. Dr Mike and Dr Tom discuss their favorite mouthrinses. Spoiler alert: they both hate Chlorhexidine.

Is Perio Protect in your Bag of Tricks?

May 5th, 2019 30m 46s

Dr Tom and Dr Mike look at Perio Protect for the local delivery of hydrogen peroxide. What do you have in your bag of tricks to help your patients fight periodontal disease? Should Perio Protect be there?

Laser Focused on the Oral Systemic Connection

Apr 9th, 2019 34m 4s

Focus your attention on diode dental lasers and you will be focusing on a technology that is ideal for reducing the bone ruining, heart attack causing bacteria that we want to specifically target.

Dr Mike doesn't Floss

Mar 24th, 2019 39m 19s

Confessions of a non-flossing dentist. Interdental cleaning with floss alternatives is discussed, challenging the status quo of oral hygiene recommendations along the way.

Finding the root cause of the Root Cause Documentary

Mar 4th, 2019 33m 12s

Our hopes were high when we saw a documentary featured on Netflix called Root Cause. As hygiene superstars, we love to get to the root cause of not only dental problems but overall health issues as well. This episode we explore our disappointme

Alzheimer's Disease and our unforgettable foe- P. gingivalis

Feb 16th, 2019 39m 17s

Add Alzheimer's disease to the growing list of medical conditions that are looking to dentistry for a solution. Could we cure Alzheimer's by controlling the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis?

The battle for great health has found you. Yes, you the Dental Hygienist are the solution to our healthcare crisis.

Feb 10th, 2019 13m 2s

Saving a tooth... good, saving a life...Better! Dental hygienists and preventive dentists stand right in the middle of a growing healthcare crisis holding in their hands and brains the solution.

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