Floss & Flip Flops

Join the Sanders sisters and Dr Chris Manasseh as they discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how this disease might present and affect dental patients.

Join the Sanders sisters and onDiem CEO and founder Joe Fogg, as they discuss the shifting landscape of dental hygiene and how policy may be affecting your practice.

Join the Sanders sisters and expert Anne O Rice, RDH, as they discuss this debilitating and life-changing disease, and how to approach patients and their needs with care.

Join the Sanders sisters and immunization expert Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, as they discuss immunizations in dental practices and how to navigate potentially tricky conversations.

Join the Sanders sisters and Erin Elliott, DDS as they discuss the importance of airway consideration in dentistry.

Join the Sanders sisters and Dog Dad/VetMed Expert Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, as they discuss all things dental health for our beloved furry (and scaly/feathery/fuzzy) friends.

Join the Sanders sisters and trauma and acute care specialist Dr Sabrina Sanchez as they discuss putting the patient at the forefront, and the connection between trauma care and oral health.

Join the Sanders sisters and Oral Cancer expert Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT, as they dive deep on screening and the hygienist’s role in vital early detection.

Join the Sanders sisters and "OSHA Lady" Karen Daw as they dive deep on all things patient safety, honoring Patient Safety Awareness Week in March.

Join the Sanders sisters and Dr Andrea Merrill as they discuss all things thyroid, including what to watch out for for both dental and medical professionals with this tricky part of the human body.

Let's talk about poop! What are your bowel movements telling you? Join the Sanders Sisters alongside Colorectal surgeon Dr Olga Berenseva as they discuss the ins and outs of colorectal health.

The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it can demonstrate our overall health and wellbeing while also indicating underlying illness. This month, the Sanders Sisters interview plastic surgeon Dr. Smita R. Ramanadham, discussing warning signs your skin may be sending you as well as critical skin care basics.

Join the Sanders Sisters and Dr Anna Kay Thompson as they learn about the burning questions the medical community is not asking about oral health. Learn about all of the ways they are celebrating the good work of dental hygienists in their quest for whole-body health.

Joining the Sanders Sisters is public health dental hygienist Leslie Reilly whose career took her to the jail system. This month, they will discuss the social determinants of jail inmates, discussing the key role of a jail-system dental hygienist.

Most of us have two of them! Our feet take us where we want to go, so let's discuss the importance of taking care of our feet and how they affect our overall health.

Drug interactions are well understood, however, with a rise in patients taking supplements for various conditions, we are now beginning to evaluate adverse effects and interactions associated with these supplements. This month, the Sanders Sisters talk all things 'drugs' with pharmacist Tom Viola.

Join Sonya Dunbar, the Geriatric Toothfairy as the Sanders Sisters reflect on the importance of supporting our seniors in their dental health care needs.

Where do dreams come from? Why do some of us snore? Is it healthy to sleep with four dogs in your bed? This month, the Sanders Sisters discuss beauty sleep with Avi Weisfogel of the International Academy of Sleep, why it is so important and ultimately, how to achieve better sleep for better overall wellness.

The Sanders Sisters invite Dr Uche Odiatu to the microphone to chat all things physical wellness from habits, nutrition, physical activity and even mental wellness.

In this episode of Floss & Flip Flops, the Sanders Sisters deep dive into discussion on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness and discuss etiology and management for bleeding disorders.

The Sanders Sisters invite Irene Iancu, RDH onto the microphone to discuss Children's Dental Health Month, discussing the importance of prevention, counseling and patient-centered care for our pediatric patient population.

The Sanders Sisters jump into 2023 with a discussion of the many conditions that display some of their earliest symptoms in the oral environment, and all the ways this can connect to systemic issues that can become serious health challenges for patients.

Join the Sanders Sisters as they welcome the holidays and the last episode of their first season of Floss & FlipFlops! In this episode, the sisters discuss the 12 medical conditions on Santa’s list that can indicate a bigger systemic complication, and how you can integrate your knowledge of these conditions in helping your patients achieve lifelong health!

Diabetes is a global disparity and most notably impacts those who are diagnosed as well as those with pre-diabetes or undiagnosed diabetes. Let’s discuss how to become better patient advocates in the screening, management and maintenance of diabetic cases.

The Sanders Sisters are joined by Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH, a dental hygienist who has taken on the role of oral health educator at Texas Children’s Hospital. Jenell works to help advance her facility's oral care program in the cancer center. Treating children with cancer and how hygienists could make a difference in hospital settings are discussed this month.

This month, the Sanders sisters share their personal experiences with Celiac Disease and common misconceptions surrounding this auto-immune disorder.

*Producer's Note: This episode contains sensitive material, including descriptions of genocide & violence against women & children. With so many incredible reviews on the July episode about health disparities & humanitarian work, join the Sanders Sisters as they recap their time in Rwanda with Dr Kimberly Harms, discussing commonalities across all walks of life.

The Sanders Sisters are going international! Join us as we discuss our humanitarian trip to Rwanda, Africa and share the inspiring story of Dr Thomas Lee.

This month, the Sanders sisters welcome a surprise guest as they focus on family fitness and wellness, and what you can do to keep your family active.