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Dental nerds love talking about dentistry and solving all of the problems and this week's episode is no different as we welcome in Liz Nies and Rafael Rondon to join Andrew and Jackie in this roundtable discussion.  Resources: Liz- lnies@perio-protect.com Rafael- 781-606-2130 mrdh1993@gmail.com … [Read more...] about 485 The State of Dental Hygiene: A Roundtable Discussion with Liz Nies, Rafael Rondon, and Jackie Sanders (pt1)

Dental nerds love talking about dentistry and solving all of the problems and this week's episode is no different as we welcome in Liz Nies and Rafael Rondon to join Andrew and Jackie in this roundtable discussion.  Resources: Liz- lnies@perio-protect.com Rafael- 781-606-2130 mrdh1993@gmail.com … [Read more...] about 485 The State of Dental Hygiene: A Roundtable Discussion with Liz Nies, Rafael Rondon, and Jackie Sanders (pt1)

It seems like we all have patients taking Semaglutide or Tirzepatide and in this episode Tom Viola breaks down the things we need to know. How does it act? What should we be on the look our for? What oral/systemic manifestations might there be? Be sure to give this short episode a listen! Resources: … [Read more...] about Semaglutide and Tirzepatide (Ozempic/Mounjaro): A Pharmacists Perspective

How consistent is your perio protocol? Do you use the same tools and procedures for everyone or do you tailor your care? In this takover episode, Tanya Dunlap catches up with Dr. Sam Shamardi, a periodontist, to discuss how he cares for his patients in the various stages of disease. No matter where … [Read more...] about A Swiss Army Knife in Periodontology with Dr. Sam Shamadi and Tanya Dunlap

The ADA put out a position paper in February 2024 regarding recommendations for use of lead aprons (and similar barriers) during dental xray exposure. The result has been some confusion on what type of enforcement the ADA has for the practitioner and if a recommendation carries the same weight as … [Read more...] about 484 Lead Aprons: Regulation vs Recommendation with Sue Scherer

Hydroxyapatite has been buzzing in the dental world lately, but it is not one size fits all! Listen to this episode to hear what it takes to be a high quality product, and how you can get your free sample! DrJenOralcare.com for your free sample! Listen to our latest episode … [Read more...] about Nano vs Micro Hydroxyapatite

In this episode, Andrew Johnston discusses the common dilemma happening in offices everywhere - the patient presents with periodontal disease, but just a little bit. How do we handle that? Is it the patients' fault our ours? Where do we go from here? How much perio is an acceptable amount of perio? … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease: Is It The Patient’s Fault?

Join host Andrew Johnston for this rambling episode all about chart prep! Exciting right? The truth is, preparing for your patient's appointments is extremely important to delivering comprehensive care. Additionally, those who do deliver top level care are on the front lines protecting our … [Read more...] about 483 Pre-Appointment Patient Assessments vs Judgements