Dental Podcast Episodes
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Supporter: Solmetex
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Release Date: 5/11/26 |
What if the water flowing through your dental unit isn’t as clean as you think—and how would you even know? We trust that if incoming water meets municipal standards, we’re safe. But inside those narrow dental unit waterlines, biofilm can build and bacteria can rise unnoticed. So what does that actually mean for your patients? Are we talking about minor contamination—or something more serious? Could poorly maintained waterlines contribute to infections like infective endocarditis in at-risk patients? What about respiratory illnesses like Legionnaires’ disease, or exposure to organisms like Mycobacterium abscessus linked to dental outbreaks? These aren’t theoretical—they’re real risks. In this episode, we tackle a critical question: do you have a reliable waterline protocol? We’ll cover why testing is the first step, how shock treatments work for both remediation and prevention, and how to build a simple workflow that keeps your water safe and documentation easy. Because every patient is exposed to that water—are you confident it meets the highest standard? I’m joined by Michelle Strange, a dental hygienist, educator, and founder of MichelleStrangeRDH and Level Up Infection Prevention, helping practices implement practical, real-world infection control strategies.
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Supporter: Solmetex
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH Release Date: 10/6/25 |
Today we’re going to talk about why staying on top of waterline testing is such a big deal, how it can give you an early heads-up if something’s off with your infection control, and the simple steps that keep your water — and your reputation — clean. Our guest is Michelle Strange, a registered dental hygienist with a masters in dental hygiene and is a leading infection control expert with over 25 years in the dental field.
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Supporter: Solmetex
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC Release Date: 9/8/25 |
Today, we’re zeroing in on something that often gets overlooked until it’s too late: Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs. Whether it’s training new team members, navigating a vacation or unexpected sick leave, or simply making sure tasks get done the right way every time, SOPs are the foundation of a stable, resilient practice. Our guest is Sherrie Busby, a certified dental assistant, sought after speaker and expert on creating and maintaining SOPs in the dental practice.
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Supporter: Solmetex
CE Credits: 0.5
Guest: Tija Hunter, CDA Release Date: 9/2/25 |
Even though we can’t see what’s happening inside those tiny tubes, what’s lurking there can have a big impact on the health of our patients and our practices. Joining us is someone who knows this subject inside and out—Tija Hunter. With over 40 years of experience in clinical dentistry, Tija is the Immediate Past President of the Illinois Dental Assistants Association and has also served as Vice President. She’s here to share best practices for waterline testing and maintenance, along with simple daily steps to ensure our water stays clean and safe. Plus, she’ll let us in on her go-to waterline system and a host of practical tips you can start using right away.
