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
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery – A Systematic Review: Science Sunday
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery: A Systematic Review Many hygienists have a distaste for chlorhexidine, no pun intended. The stain, the taste, the increase in calculus accumulation, and the well-documented interactions with healing are all reasons to loathe … [Read more...] about Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery – A Systematic Review: 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
Adverse Events Associated with Home Use of Mouthrinses: A Systematic Review. – Science Sunday
Are you recommending a mouth rinse for your patients? There is a plethora of research addressing the efficacy of different mouth rinses however, have you considered the adverse events associated with their use? A systematic review published in Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety in 2019 reviewing … [Read more...] about Adverse Events Associated with Home Use of Mouthrinses: A Systematic Review. – Science Sunday
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (SWYP Dental!)
In this bonus episode, we highlight the new dental app called SWYP. Its an aggregator of content (news, articles, publications, podcasts etc), it has discussion forums, a marketplace and so much more! Its customizable to your preferences and easy to use. Visit the website at … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Bonus Episode (SWYP Dental!)
