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
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
The Correct Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Katrina Sanders is "rampaging" as she said this week as she hopes for a time in which we provide better, more specific care for our patients with cardiovascular disease. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about The Correct Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis … [Read more...] about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Periodontal Disease and Intima-Media Thickness Correlation with Katrina Sanders
Fast Facts is back this week as Katrina explains the correlation between Intima-Media Thickness, Periodontal Disease, and Hypertension! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Intima-Media Thickness Correlation with Katrina Sanders
TIPisode Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know with Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C
On this TIPisode we are joined by Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C to talk about blood pressure. Johnson covers what blood pressure numbers mean, how to set an appropriate environment for taking blood pressure, what uncontrolled hypertension can lead to, red flag numbers to be aware of, and modifiable … [Read more...] about TIPisode Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know with Johnson Duncan, FNP-C, ENP-C
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 84 “Cannabis 3 – Considerations for Cannabis use in patients”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focused on cannabis focusing on some things you should consider if your patients admit to using cannabis before their dental appointment. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 84 “Cannabis 3 – Considerations for Cannabis use in patients”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 77 “Supplements 5 – Garlic”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting one of the "G Herbs"... Garlic! Not only used for cooking this supplement offers some health benefits (If eaten raw), but also come factors to be aware … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 77 “Supplements 5 – Garlic”