Check out the latest Chairside Chat where Michelle talks about some of her favorite mirrors from Zirc Dental! … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: Mirrors from Zirc
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Vascular Acquisition of Covid-19?”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about a study titled The Covid-19 Pathway which proposes the fact that there could be an alternative route of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Quotes: “We know that any breach to immune … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Vascular Acquisition of Covid-19?”
Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of degenerative dementia with prevalence increasing with age. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence and incidence increases with age as well. With multiple common risk factors a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in 2017 in the journal … [Read more...] about Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Dental Hygiene Trailblazer – Medical Dental Integration
Patti DeQuardo, RDH was the first dental hygienist in Wisconsin to take advantage of a bill that passed in 2017 allowing dental hygienists to practice in settings like medical office without the supervision of a dentist. Matt chats with Patti about her journey and her role as part of a medical team … [Read more...] about Dental Hygiene Trailblazer – Medical Dental Integration
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Premedication Changes”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at prophylactic antibiotics for the reduction of potential infective endocarditis. Quotes: “As we've continued to see research unpacking some of the risks associated with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Premedication Changes”
Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Worldwide, dementia affects 47 million people, 60-80% of those affected are diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. In a recent review published in June 2019 in the journal Periodontology 2000, the authors aimed to (1) assess the literature to evaluate the possibility of a causal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Game Time: Conference Edition with Sandy Lee, Carlos Rodriguez and his Ass-Less Chaps, and Amanda Hill
For this A Tale of Two Hygienists bonus episode Andrew is joined by Sandy Lee and Carlos Rodriguez, and Amanda Hill. Andrew plays a game with his guests, where they answer his questions around the ADHA conference and points are awarded based on what Andrew feels is the best answer. Spoiler alert … [Read more...] about Game Time: Conference Edition with Sandy Lee, Carlos Rodriguez and his Ass-Less Chaps, and Amanda Hill
TIPisode Protect Your Investment
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss protecting your investment in your dental hygiene instruments with the use of cassettes. Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH is the founder Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator … [Read more...] about TIPisode Protect Your Investment
