On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. is talking about Macrolides which are a class of antibiotics that include erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 26 Anti Infectives 5: Macrolides
TIPisode Prevention With Povidone-Iodine
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue from Elevate Oral Care to talk about antiseptic and antimicrobial agents in dentistry highlighting Povidone-iodine and its properties that fight decay. Episode Highlights Antiseptic Agents Povidone-iodine … [Read more...] about TIPisode Prevention With Povidone-Iodine
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 20 “Anti – Infectives Part 1”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new series about anti-infective agents, and the small arsenal we have in dentistry to manage infection. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 20 “Anti – Infectives Part 1”
Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Oral care and hygiene are very important for patients that are hospitalized as well as those with underlying systemic diseases that may land them in the hospital. Very few hospitals, if any, employ dental hygienists to lead the charge in this area of care, therefore it is imperative that dental … [Read more...] about Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
TIPisode pH Regulation for your Patients
This TIPisode is brought to you by CariFree. We are joined by our very own Michelle Strange to talk to you about pH regulation for your patients. Episode Highlights: pH Saliva pH neutralizing products Quotes: “We all know the value of good healthy saliva.” “When we … [Read more...] about TIPisode pH Regulation for your Patients
Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB about biological dentistry. Quotes “When I first started as a hygienist, for the first year I hated it.” “I fell in love with being a dental hygienist because … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about prevention in restoration materials. Episode Highlights Planing the tooth Restorations Glass Ionomer SELDOX Quotes “Bacteria loves these areas with … [Read more...] about TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
Science Sunday: Sealing Carious Tissue Using Resin and Glass Ionomer Cements
There is an abundance of evidence that indicates sealants are effective in the prevention and progression of non-cavitated carious lesions. The authors of a study published in 2018 pondered the possibility that sealing cavitated lesions without carious tissue removal could be an option in minimizing … [Read more...] about Science Sunday: Sealing Carious Tissue Using Resin and Glass Ionomer Cements
