The business side of perioscopy with Frances Tryon, RDH and Peggy Chesser, RDH, BA

Frances and Peggy both own independent perioscopy businesses.  In this video podcast, we discuss the following topics. Video Timeline 0:00 What are you currently doing with the perioscope? 2:40 How did you first discover the perioscope? 7:22 What was your path to perioscopy and what were some of the challenges you experienced along the way?…

I was recently interviewed by Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH on Cross Link Radio

On this episode, Shirley and I discuss my experience as a male hygienist, hygienists buying their own equipment, the story behind my product, the Kona Adapter, and much more. Listen here: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cross-link-radio-podcast/cross-link-radio/e/mark-frias-dental-hygienist-product-developer-39551938 http://crosslinkradio.com/mediacast/mark-frias-dental-hygienist-product-developer/ Related Links https://konaadapter.wordpress.com https://markrdh.com/?p=1221 https://markrdh.com/?p=1028 https://markrdh.com/?p=919  

Should dental hygienists be considered “specialists”?

RDH Roundtable Participants – Mark Frias, RDH (http://MarkRDH.com) – Trish Walraven, RDH, BS (http://www.dentalbuzz.com) – Daniel Lopez, RDH (http://www.guygienist.nyc)  Note: Daniel is not blogging yet : ) – Andrew Johnston, RDH (http://andrewjohnstonrdh.blogspot.com) Video End

Perioscopy – Suzanne Newkirk, RDH Interview

In this interview, Suzanne and I discuss what a Perioscope is, why it’s beneficial, what training is involved to use it effectively, and much much more. Links – Perioscopy Professionals – Suzanne’s YouTube Channel – Perioscopy Incorporated Photo Video Interview Cool video showing the perioscope doing it’s thing

Inventor of the Dental Rat – Becky Logue, RDH Interview

Becky Logue, RDH is the inventor of the Dental Rat, which is essentially a large foot mouse that allows you to complete periodontal charting without an assistant.  In this interview, we discuss how the Dental Rat works, how it compares to other charting methods, and much much more. Links – http://dentalrat.com – http://boomerthefootmouse.com – Dental…

I was recently a guest on the Howard Speaks Podcast.

I was lucky enough to be interviewed by Dr. Howard Farran on the Howard Speaks Podcast.  The interview can be watched below, or you can listen to the audio only version on iTunes (link below).  We get into the story behind my product, the Kona Adapter, and many other topics.   LINKS – iTunes (audio…

Lee and Laura Emmons – RDH Team behind the Nu-Bird Dental Suction Mirror

I had a great conversation with Lee Emmons, RDH and Laura Emmons, RDH about their new Nu-Bird Dental Suction Mirror.  In this interview we discuss: What is a dental suction mirror?  How is the Nu-Bird different?  What is the learning curve?  Why did you guys change the name?  Where did the idea come from?  How…

Inventor of the MD Brush – Michael Davidson, RDH, BSDH Interview

In this interview, Mike and I discuss his seven year long journey (both ups and downs) bringing the MD Brush to market, what makes his manual brush unique, why a 3 month subscription model makes sense, advice for other hygienists wanting to bring a dental product to market, and much more. Interview Guest Links If…

CareerFusion – Take your dental hygiene career beyond the clinic

Interview Guests: Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH Coach of CareerFusion – http://www.careerfusion.net Author of The Purple Guide – http://www.rdhpurpleguide.com Laurie Samuels, RDH, CHC Certified Health Coach Health and Wellness Speaker Three time CareerFusion participant http://www.bellahealthyliving.com Bella Healthy Living Facebook Page

RDH Roundtable Discussion 1

Participants Mark Frias, RDH Andrew Johnston, RDH Daniel Lopez, RDH Topics What do you think about mid-level practitioners (a.k.a. dental therapists)? Should dental assistants be allowed to scale? What would you change about dental hygiene school?   Mark Frias, RDH