Patient self-care of periodontal pocket infections Managing periodontal disease can be a very complex task. Multiple factors come into play and as dental professionals, we need to be able to assess these factors and recommend treatment and home care that will be effective at maintaining a healthy … [Read more...] about Patient Self-Care of Periodontal Pocket Infections: Science Sunday
Oral Microbial Biofilms – An Update: Science Sunday
Biofilm and oral microbiome are important factors to consider when treating patients. Oral microbial biofilm has been associated with dental caries, periodontal disease, and endodontic infections. In August 2019, the Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis reviews the importance and relevance of the oral … [Read more...] about Oral Microbial Biofilms – An Update: Science Sunday
Is Plaque Regrowth Inhibited by Dentifrice? Science Sunday
To achieve good oral hygiene, it is imperative to disrupt plaque biofilm. Mechanical removal via toothbrushing has been shown to be effective. Besides the ant-caries benefit of fluoridated toothpastes, are there other advantages to using toothpaste? A systematic review and meta-analysis published in … [Read more...] about Is Plaque Regrowth Inhibited by Dentifrice? Science Sunday
Maintenance Therapy for Teeth and Implants: Science Sunday
In a review article published in February 2019 in Periodontology 2000, Dr. Andrea Mombelli highlights maintenance therapy guidelines. There are three components to maintenance therapy post periodontal therapy and implant therapy. These components include preventative measures taken by the … [Read more...] about Maintenance Therapy for Teeth and Implants: Science Sunday
Oral Inflammation – Episode 5: Reflection Health Podcast with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson
In this week’s episode of the Reflection Health Podcast, Katy and Machell continue their series about ‘inflammation’ by looking at the prevention and treatment of oral inflammation. Episode Highlights: Recognizing and healing wounds in the mouth Biofilms and … [Read more...] about Oral Inflammation – Episode 5: Reflection Health Podcast with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 162 (A Quick Look at the New Periodontal Classification with Susan Wingrove!)
For this bonus episode—powered by Crest+Oral B—we're happy to invite back Susan Wingrove, who previously appeared on episode 21. Susan is a registered dental hygienist, speaker, published author and CEO of Wingrove Dynamics, specializing in dental implants and instrument design. She has taken the … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 162 (A Quick Look at the New Periodontal Classification with Susan Wingrove!)
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 157 What You Thought You Knew About Adjunctive Therapy with Dr Ryan Nolan, DMD
We get to really nerd out this week as we invite on Ryan Nolan, DMD. Ryan is a practitioner, commentator, and creator of the amazing podcast The Biofilm Factor — where he discusses biofilm management and diet with other dental professionals. He is also a co-founder of Elementa Silver, which … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 157 What You Thought You Knew About Adjunctive Therapy with Dr Ryan Nolan, DMD
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 136 (Scaling is NOT the key to total mouth disinfection! with Dr. Doug Thompson and Erin Howlett RDH)
Interview starts around minute 14:30 Dr. Doug Thompson and Erin Howlett, RDH take time at RDH Under One Roof to explain what is the Wellness Dentistry Network and what is our role in it. Listen also as Dr. Thompson gives 8 keys areas of dental evaluation. Scaling the teeth is NOT the key to total … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 136 (Scaling is NOT the key to total mouth disinfection! with Dr. Doug Thompson and Erin Howlett RDH)
