Dental hygienists should be just as expert in implant and implant maintenance as our doctor counterparts. So who is a good candidate? What type of sites should be considered? What are the factors that lead to implant failure? Listen to this week as Katrina Sanders reviews what she learned from … [Read more...] about 3 Key Takeaways About Dental Implants, live from AAP 2023 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Spit It Out! pt2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to finish off the chat about addressing the disfunction our patients have with their saliva. It's Spit It Out pt2! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Spit It Out! pt2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Spit It Out! pt1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to talk about the basics of saliva, pH, and its effect on periodontal disease! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Spit It Out! pt1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Obesity and Gut Dysbiosis – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
It has been determined that 42% of the US population are obese. What does the microbiota of the gut look like for our obese or overweight patients? What is the impact on our oral health? Katrina Sanders dives deep into the research and breaks it down for us. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Obesity and Gut Dysbiosis – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The Oral-Gut Axis, A Novel Association – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Our bodies are amazing in their perfect form, we have teeth to chew and grind, enzymes in our saliva that begin breaking foods down, and from there, the digestive tract in its own beautiful functionality. But what happens when we get disease, when we lose teeth or experience hypo-salivation? What … [Read more...] about The Oral-Gut Axis, A Novel Association – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Can My Dog Give Me Periodontal Disease? – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Dogs can experience a range of signs and symptoms for periodontitis just like humans. By the age 3, 50-75% of dogs are estimated to have perio disease. As we know, periodontal disease is infectious for susceptible people.. so can we get perio from our pets? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Can My Dog Give Me Periodontal Disease? – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Welcome to part two as Katrina and Dr. Levine continue the conversation about the core drivers of periodontal disease. What has been the gold standard of periodontal measurement and health and where have we gone wrong? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina hosts Dr. William Levine on the show! The core driver of periodontal disease is inflammation not infection. The initial infection will generate an inflammatory response in the gums. If it persists, it will become dysregulated and no longer protect the gums but will actually … [Read more...] about Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
