According to the CDC, periodontal disease is more common among men than women with 56.4% being affected.1 A case-control study published in April 2021 in the journal Oral Disease aimed to “compare the prevalence of chronic periodontitis between men who had semen abnormalities and those who … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about better managing our patients pH. Spring invites us on a 3 step challenge to help our patients tackle their low pH. Episode Highlights How to test your patients pH Consistently low pH … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
Student Focused Presents: Facebook Questions About Local Anesthesia Answered with Kelley Quolas and Tina Clarke 317
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Kelley Quolas, BS, RDH, QOM and Tina Clarke, RDH aka Teacher Tina to discuss local anesthesia! Andrew pulled some questions he saw asked on Facebook *gasp!* and our experts, Kelley and Tina help Andrew provide some … [Read more...] about Student Focused Presents: Facebook Questions About Local Anesthesia Answered with Kelley Quolas and Tina Clarke 317
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 48 “Selenium & QA Products”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about selenium and QA products used in dentistry. Tom highlights a line of products from Elevate Oral Care, the DenteShield line! These products incorporate the element Selenium, specifically formulated for restorative … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 48 “Selenium & QA Products”
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
Simplified Ortho Diagnosis with Dr. Matthew Standridge 316
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew and guest co-host Amber Lovatos, RDH are joined by Matthew Standridge, DDS, FAGD to talk about orthodontics: what offices should be offering ortho, how clinicians should evaluate a patient and if TMJ arise because … [Read more...] about Simplified Ortho Diagnosis with Dr. Matthew Standridge 316
Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition “Fluoride Varnish”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about fluoride varnish highlighting the patient benefits, when it can be used, and which of your patients you can use it on! Tom recommends FluoriMax 2.5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish from Elevate Oral Care. Big Thank You … [Read more...] about Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition “Fluoride Varnish”