A fascinating new look at treating periodontal disease using macrophages differently. Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at work coming from Kings College in London related to using telocytes as a regulator of M1 vs M2 macrophages! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about A New Periodontal Therapy Involving… Macrophages! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Learn, Love, and Teach Sleep with Dr. Avi Weisfogel **Bonus**
We join Dr. Avi Weisfogel on the episode today to talk about how to empower hygienists to live up to the top of their scope of practice and practice in sleep dentistry. Through the Dental Hygiene Academy of Sleep, hygienists can: - Educate their patients on the symptoms and effects of obstructive … [Read more...] about Learn, Love, and Teach Sleep with Dr. Avi Weisfogel **Bonus**
Evaluating Office Culture: Signs to Look for When Searching for the Perfect Fit with Teresa Duncan
In this episode Teresa Duncan helps us learn how to evaluate the culture of the office. There are definitely signs to know if your office is the right place for you! Key Takeaways Managers appreciate someone who evaluates the office too! Take a look at how employees communicate with each … [Read more...] about Evaluating Office Culture: Signs to Look for When Searching for the Perfect Fit with Teresa Duncan
397 The Big C: Talking Colon Cancer with Brooke Crouch, RDH
Really this episode should be titled "The Big C Squared" (sorry don't know how to do a superscript there) because we are talking about Colon Cancer with our guest Brooke Crouch, RDH. In this episode we talk about the journey she and her family have been going through this year since the diagnosis … [Read more...] about 397 The Big C: Talking Colon Cancer with Brooke Crouch, RDH
Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Over 1000 participants during the years 1968-2007, a study was conducted to measure periodontitis and mortality. Every 20% that we lose alveolar bone, there is a 14% increased risk to mortality. How hard are we fighting the good fight to prevent boneloss? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
All About Them Lips with Lacy Walker, RDH
Lacy Walker is back to bring you another TIPisode regarding one the first body parts we see, even before the teeth and gums, the lips! Taking care of our lips has never been more important and Vermillion Cosmetics has solutions you need to prevent and treat damaged lip … [Read more...] about All About Them Lips with Lacy Walker, RDH
396 Working Abroad – Oman with Tricia Husbands, RDH
In this episode we welcome Tricia Husbands, RDH to the podcast. This is her first time on the show and she relates her experiences working abroad. … [Read more...] about 396 Working Abroad – Oman with Tricia Husbands, RDH
The Diabetic Tower of PISA – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina Sanders delivers to you an episode that brings some important imagery to life of ulcerated vs non ulcerated tissue. What is a PISA score? What is acceptable and not? In looking at PISA scores, what is the correlation with HbA1c readings? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about The Diabetic Tower of PISA – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
