Welcome Kerry Lepicek to the show! We learn about the importance of salivary diagnostics, what that means to our patients health, their likely disease prognosis, and what we can do to overcome the nasty bugs that can live in our oral cavities. This episode counts for CE (please check with your … [Read more...] about 376 Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek!
Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Doug Thompson and return guest co-host Machell Hudson, RDH! Dr. Thompson talks to us about how he uses integrative dentistry in his practice to ensure that he and his team do the best they can to control the patients oral microbiome … [Read more...] about Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
“Dental Implants: Peri-Implantitus” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around dental implants, today diving into peri-implantitis. Quotes: “They describe peri-implantitis as a pathological condition that occurs in the tissues that surround the … [Read more...] about “Dental Implants: Peri-Implantitus” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 87 “Cannabis 6 -Stress and THC”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focused on cannabis focusing on the stress response to increased levels of THC. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 87 “Cannabis 6 -Stress and THC”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 86 “Cannabis 5 – Increased Risk of Cancer and Other Diseases
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focused on cannabis focusing on the increased risk for cancer and other diseases and health issues that arrises from using cannabis." This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 86 “Cannabis 5 – Increased Risk of Cancer and Other Diseases
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 47 Endocrine part 7
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series focused on endocrine pharmacology, today discussing dugs that are used to treat autoimmune diseases and the complications they may present for your patients. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 47 Endocrine part 7
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 46 Endocrine part 6
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series focused on endocrine pharmacology, today discussing Antineoplastic Agents which are drugs commonly used to fight cancer. Antineoplastic Agents are medications that seek out cells that are rapidly dividing … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 46 Endocrine part 6
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