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Tooth or Dare Podcast

Tooth or Dare Podcast

Von: Irene Iancu @Toothlife.Irene
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Irene, aka @Toothlife.Irene, on social media is the first (and only) Canadian Restorative Dental Hygienist with a podcast. Sharing her story surrounding her career, practice ownership, social media and, of course, dental-related content. On Tooth or Dare, she gives mic-dropping solutions to your dental questions and problems as a dental professional.

With guests like top hygienists, dentists, researchers, product developers and more, this show has something for everyone interested in oral health and personal and professional development.

Peeps say the content is entertaining and educational, packaged with actionable items. a
Molar of the story, this is the podcast for you if you want to feel like you’re part of a conversation from the comfort of your own... well, wherever the heck you’re listening.
Peace out, peeps, catch you on the flip side.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Hygiene & gesundes Leben Wissenschaft
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  • Are Lead Aprons Still Required for Dental X-Rays? | Tooth or Dare Podcast with @Toothlife.Irene

    Are Lead Aprons Still Required for Dental X-Rays? | Tooth or Dare Podcast with @Toothlife.Irene
    Jun 15 2026
    Breaking Down The Truth Behind the 1999 vs. 2022 Radiation Guidelines In this episode of the Tooth or Dare Podcast, Irene and Victoria tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in dentistry today: radiation protection guidelines and the confusion surrounding lead aprons. You've probably heard the statement: "Lead aprons are no longer required." But what does that actually mean? With the transition from the 1999 radiation protection guidelines to the updated 2022 recommendations, many dental professionals, especially in Ontario, Canada, have been left trying to determine what has changed, what hasn't, and how these recommendations should be applied in clinical practice. Because this conversation isn't about removing protection. It's about understanding protection. In This Episode We Discuss: The key differences between the 1999 and 2022 radiation protection guidelines Why the phrase "not required" is often misunderstood The anatomy of a lead apron: apron vs. thyroid collar When patient shielding may still be appropriate What defines an elective radiograph Why radiographs should only be prescribed when there is a clear indication or risk factor How digital imaging and handheld X-ray devices have changed the landscape The importance of critical thinking when applying updated guidelines Clinical & Real-World Insights How advances in digital radiography have influenced modern safety recommendations Increased specificity in the 2022 guidelines regarding equipment handling, storage, inspection, and damage protocols Real-world examples of responding to equipment alerts and quality concerns The growing emphasis on quality assurance and documentation Why "not required" does not mean "never use" How misinterpretation of guidelines can directly impact patient care Key Takeaway At the end of the day, using protection appropriately based on evidence, clinical judgment, and patient-specific factors. Guidelines evolve, but our clinical judgement and patient needs need to be considered. The standard of care remains. A simple framework to remember: Assess Risk → Justify Exposure → Optimize Protection Because radiographs are not routine and ought to be prescribed with purpose and reason Resources & References Canadian Resources CDA Position Statement for the Control of X-Radiation in Dentistry https://www.cda-adc.ca/en/about/position_statements/xray/ RCDSO X-Ray Safety Requirements for All Ontario Dentists https://www.rcdso.org/en-ca/standards-guidelines-resources/rcdso-news/articles/1393 Health Canada – Radiation Protection in Dentistry (Safety Code 30, 2022) https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/reports-publications/radiation/radiation-protection-dentistry-recommended-safety-procedures-use-dental-equipment-safety-code-30.html Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (HARP) – Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90h02 HARP Certification Course (George Brown College) https://coned.georgebrown.ca/courses-and-programs/dental-radiography-harp-approved-certification Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada – Scope of Practice https://www.fdhrc.ca/pages/dental-hygiene-in-canada/the-profession/ CDHO Update on Scope of Practice for Dental Hygienists in Ontario https://cdho.org/update-on-scope-of-practice/ International Resources ADA Releases Updated Recommendations to Enhance Radiography Safety in Dentistry https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/ada-releases-updated-recommendations-to-enhance-radiography-safety-in-dentistry ADA & AAOMR Patient Selection for Dental Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography https://jada.ada.org/action/showPdf?pii=S0002-8177%2825%2900631-2 AAPD Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs https://www.aapd.org/media/policies_guidelines/bp_radiographs.pdf Standards for Licensing Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants in Dental Radiography (US) https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-pt-42-75-app-g/ Additional Resources Toothlife X-Radiation Downloadable Resource https://www.toothlife.ca/products/x-ray-radiation-resource Designs for Vision Loupes https://www.designsforvision.com/DentHtml/HygDes.htm 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of Tooth or Dare for evidence-based conversations, clinical insights, and practical discussions that help dental professionals think critically—not just follow headlines. If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment. Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️ _______________________________________ 📦 Amazon Store with my FAV things: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3 Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club: https://rrdh.ca Follow on Social Media: _______________________________________ 💁🏼‍♀️Personal Instagram @Toothlife.Irene https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene 🙋🏼‍♀️Facebook Irene ...
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    28 Min.
  • RDH with 30 Years of Experience Starting Over in a New Office | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene

    RDH with 30 Years of Experience Starting Over in a New Office | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene
    May 26 2026

    A follower left a comment asking if their 30 years of experience mean something. Sure, it means a lot...but it doesn't automatically mean you're current.

    I've been an RDH for 20 years. I know what it looks like when experience is the real thing, and I know what it looks like when someone has done the same thing on repeat for two decades and called it tenure.

    Both exist. Dentistry is full of both.

    In this episode, we dig into a real question from an experienced hygienist starting over at a new office, and we don't let either side off the hook.

    Because there are two very different versions of this story.

    Version one: you've kept up, you've grown, and you're walking into an office that's behind where you are.

    Version two: you've been doing the same thing for 30 years and calling it experience.

    In this episode:

    ▪️ How to tell the difference between expertise and habit ▪️ Why the interview isn't the time to pitch improvements, regardless of how right you are ▪️ How intentional questions help you vet a workplace before you're committed to it ▪️ What a team's response to new ideas tells you about the culture ▪️ Why trust has to come before change, even when the change is obvious ▪️ The question worth asking every time: "Is there anything here that would prevent me from growing?"

    The framework: Problem. Understand the consequences. Offer a solution.

    Experience is only an asset if it's actually current.

    If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment.

    Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️

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    https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3

    Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club:

    https://rrdh.ca

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    15 Min.
  • Restorative Dental Hygiene & the CE struggle in Canada | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene

    Restorative Dental Hygiene & the CE struggle in Canada | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene
    May 2 2026

    I might get "speaker" cancelled for this, but I believe it would be a worthy cause and perhaps the right hill to die on for our profession.

    Trying to register for a continuing education course shouldn't feel like repeatedly hitting a brick wall. But for many hygienists, it does.

    Many have given up on fighting for it, sadly.

    In this episode, Irene and Victoria talk about why quality restorative education is so hard to access in Canada, what happened when they tried to sign up for a course and got nowhere, and what they decided to do about it.

    What we cover:

    ▫️ Why most high-quality restorative courses require you to travel far to attend

    ▫️ The registration process and the advocacy that came with it

    ▫️ How rigid CE systems end up discouraging the most motivated clinicians

    ▫️ What it looks like to stop waiting and build something yourself

    ▫️ How the Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club came together, four meetings per year, virtual and in-person, with hands-on components. Now Pre-registering at RRDH.ca

    The bigger picture:

    The RRDH designation has existed in Ontario for 10 years, backed by George Brown College's post-graduate program, one of the only formal pathways to the designation in the country. It remains largely Ontario-specific. This episode is part of a larger conversation about what it would take for major Canadian conferences and regulatory bodies to open access, standardize registration, and formally recognize restorative dental hygiene as a designation across provinces.

    There are real gaps in continuing education for dental hygienists. Limited access slows professional growth. Community-driven learning can fill those gaps, but someone has to build the community first.

    Resources mentioned:

    Ontario Dental Association Annual Spring Meeting

    https://www.oda.ca/member-resources/events/event/annual-spring-meeting-2026/

    Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club

    https://rrdh.ca/

    George Brown College Restorative Dental Hygiene Program

    https://www.georgebrown.ca/programs/restorative-dental-hygiene-program-postgraduate-s400

    Southern Ontario Dental College Restorative Dental Hygiene Program

    https://sodentalcollege.com/academics/restorative-dental-hygiene/

    Canadian Academy of Dental Health Restorative Dental Hygiene Program

    https://www.canadianacademyofdentalhygiene.ca/programs/restorative-dental-hygiene-diploma-program

    If you made it all the way down here, hit a like and share a comment.

    Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️

    _______________________________________

    📦 Amazon Store with my FAV things:

    https://www.amazon.ca/shop/toothlife.irene?listId=YLX0271390I3

    Restorative Dental Hygiene Study Club:

    https://rrdh.ca

    Follow on Social Media:

    _______________________________________

    💁🏼‍♀️Personal Instagram @Toothlife.Irene

    https://www.instagram.com/toothlife.irene

    🙋🏼‍♀️Facebook Irene Iancu

    https://www.facebook.com/irene.iancu

    💃🏼TikTok @Toothlife.Irene

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    🥼Office Instagram @ToothlifeStudio

    https://www.instagram.com/ToothlifeStudio

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    21 Min.
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