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A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast

556 The Endoscope: Seeing What We've Been Missing in Dental Hygiene

Sep 16, 2026 · 33m

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About this episode

Jessica and Dave welcome Judy Carroll, RDH, Founder and Clinical Director of PerioPeak Innovations, to discuss how periodontal endoscopy is changing the way hygienists assess and treat periodontal disease. With 36 years of clinical experience, Judy shares her expertise on: How periodontal endoscopy works and its evolution in hygiene. How visualization can improve clinical decision-making and calculus detection. The connection between endoscopy, biofilm management, and periodontal outcomes. Common misconceptions, barriers, and training considerations. The future of visualization technology in periodontal care. More affordable, hygiene-focused approaches for treating teeth traditionally…