Untreated caries in permanent teeth is the most prevalent human disease worldwide, according to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease report. Dental caries is now understood to be multifactorial, with no single causation pathway. In an article published in 2018 in the British Dental Journal Philip et al … [Read more...] about Beyond Streptococcus mutans: Clinical Implications of the Evolving Dental Caries Etiology Paradigms and its Associated Microbiome – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Gingivitis”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the two major categories of gingivitis as are defined by the 2017 AAP classification system. Quotes: “Gingivitis is a reversible disease process of the periodontium meaning the expectation now is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Gingivitis”
Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Previous studies have demonstrated the introduction of processed sugars coincides with the prevalence of S. mutans in dental plaque and biofilm. There is also an abundance of evidence that indicates S. mutans in the decay process leading to dental caries. In a recent study published in 2017 in the … [Read more...] about Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Airflow Max Hand Piece From EMS – Chairside Chat
Y’all know Michelle LOVES GBT (Guided Biofilm Therapy) and even more so with the new Airflow Max hand piece from EMS Dental! Check it out in this Chairside Chat! … [Read more...] about Airflow Max Hand Piece From EMS – Chairside Chat
The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Teledentistry combines the use of telecommunications and dentistry, while mobile health (mHealth) utilizes mobile phones and other wireless technologies as a way to communicate health promotion. Teledentitry has been proposed as an effective and efficient way to reach rural communities. The current … [Read more...] about Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
TIPisode Don’t Worry About Splatter
On this weeks TIPisode, brought to you by Young Dental we are joined by Whitney Howerton, MDH, RDH to disuss the biofilm and stain removal process, highlighting the Young Splatter Guard Prophy Angles! Episode Highlights Hygiene Process of Care Polishing Young Dental - Splatter … [Read more...] about TIPisode Don’t Worry About Splatter
TIPisode Multi-Benefit Products with Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH who has been a dental hygienist for 40 years! Sherri talks to us today about products from GC America that have multiple benefits for your patients. Episode Highlights MI Paste Line CPP/ACP … [Read more...] about TIPisode Multi-Benefit Products with Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
