Join Michelle as she breaks down the two powders used in the AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master! Michelle loves The AIRFLOW® PLUS powder that is a erythritol powder that removes Biofilm and young calculus in a minimally-invasive way from all types of surfaces: enamel, dentin, soft tissue, restorations, … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master Powders
TIPisode Are You Using The Correct Ultrasonic Tip?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss the importance of incorporating a variety of ultrasonic tips into your armamentarium. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are You Using The Correct Ultrasonic Tip?
Chairside Chat: GBT Steps 7&8
Time for a Chairside Chat on the amazing steps of GBT! For those of you who have been following along on our Guided Biofilm Therapy series we are now covering steps 7 and 8. Check and Recall! If this is the first GBT focused Chairside Chat you are seeing we recommend you head back and watch our … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: GBT Steps 7&8
Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease – Science Sunday
Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease There is no question that the accumulation of dental plaque leads to gingivitis, which can then progress to periodontal disease. Management of plaque is a key element in preventing periodontal disease. In … [Read more...] about Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease – Science Sunday
Chairside Chat: GBT Steps 4,5 and 6
New Chairside chat! Michelle continues her discussion around the steps of GBT this week highlighting steps 4,5 and 6! Learn more from EMS here: https://www.ems-dental.com/en … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: GBT Steps 4,5 and 6
Clinical Relevance of Dexterity in Oral Hygiene – Science Sunday
Mechanical removal of plaque and biofilm is necessary to prevent oral diseases such as dental decay and periodontal disease. Patient’s ability to perform tasks is essential in the proper plaque control. A recent study published in 2019 in the British Dental Journal aimed to “evaluate dexterity and … [Read more...] about Clinical Relevance of Dexterity in Oral Hygiene – 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
Chairside Chat: GBT STEPS 1,2,3
On this Chairside Chat Michelle talks about guided biofilm therapy highlighting the first 3 steps! 1️⃣ Assessment and Infection Control 2️⃣ Disclose 3️⃣ Motivate These steps can and should be used for ANY APPOINTMENT! … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: GBT STEPS 1,2,3
