Our patients are so silly. Many of them think that just because the are on blood pressure meds, they no longer have "high blood pressure"... meaning they think they have no more risk. Machell joins the show to talk to us about what we can be doing and saying to our patients to position the topic of … [Read more...] about Everyone Has High Blood Pressure, How Important Is It to Evaluate? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH
Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH
DSOs have a reputation for using more fluoride therapy on patients than private practice, why is this the case? In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills - www.cranberryusa.com Message Val for all of your DSO … [Read more...] about Why Do DSOs Push Fluoride So Much? with Val Dangler, RDH
Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Our patients present with different symptoms. Sometimes we catch them during a particularly acute episode of dry mouth and sometimes we don't... but what about all the times in between? Should we tailor our care based on the severity of xerostomia? Tom Viola chimes in with his opinion! Be sure to … [Read more...] about Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Will a DSO Make Me Do Oral Cancer Screenings? Ask The Experts with Valerie Dangler, RDH
Are there big differences in expectations in private practice vs DSO when it comes to oral cancer screenings? Listen in as Valerie Dangler explains what she has seen in her experience working in DSOs. In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste … [Read more...] about Will a DSO Make Me Do Oral Cancer Screenings? Ask The Experts with Valerie Dangler, RDH
What Are The Effects of Alcohol for Oral/Systemic? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover
Alcohol is a central line in the fabric of our society, whether we want to admit it or not. Outside of the commonly known talking points, what else can we talk about with our patients when it comes to alcohol? Machell Hudson-Hoover dives deep into predicting outcomes based on alcohol … [Read more...] about What Are The Effects of Alcohol for Oral/Systemic? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover
Treatment Plan Acceptance: Are DSOs Just Better? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Andrew Johnston, RDH
When it comes to treatment plans, who is better at getting case acceptance: DSOs or Private Practice? In this Fast Fact Andrew discusses a couple of key differentiators that could be incorporated in any setting to be more successful... but maybe DSOs have the edge??? Sonicare Support Materials … [Read more...] about Treatment Plan Acceptance: Are DSOs Just Better? Fast Facts: Ask The Experts with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical! Be … [Read more...] about Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Heart Disease and Periodontal Disease, Whats the Connection? with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH
We know we are supposed to educate our patients on how periodontal disease impacts our heart health, but how do we approach the subject, where do we start? How about endothelial dysfunction which leads to arterial disease? Machell joins us this week to give you the talking points you need so grab a … [Read more...] about Heart Disease and Periodontal Disease, Whats the Connection? with Machell Hudson-Hoover, RDH
