On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Katrina highlights cardinal signs to look for, and shares a personal … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome”
TIPisode 3 Steps to Improved Patient Compliance with Spring Hatfield, RDH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about 3 steps to take to improve patient compliance. Episode Highlights Article: 10 Tips to Improve Patient Compliance Listen Build Rapport Motivate your patient … [Read more...] about TIPisode 3 Steps to Improved Patient Compliance with Spring Hatfield, RDH
Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments – Science Sunday
Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments Years ago, removal of cementum was standard when performing scaling and root planing. It was believed that the cementum could become “diseased” requiring complete removal as therapy for … [Read more...] about Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments – Science Sunday
319 Communicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt Allen
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists repeat guest, Dr. Matt Allen joins us to talk about patient vs parent focused approaches to communication in the op and how to use your motivational interviewing techniques with both pediatric patients, and their parents. This … [Read more...] about 319 Communicating With Parents: Parent Buy-In With Dr. Matt Allen
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Infantile Genetic Agranulocytosis”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Infantile genetic agranulocytosis. Quotes: “You see, an individual … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Infantile Genetic Agranulocytosis”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 51 “Pain Management 3”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focusing on pain and pain management! On this episode Tom discusses algogenic substances, released when tissue is damaged, specifically the 2 types of prostaglandins. This series is sponsored by our friends … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 51 “Pain Management 3”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 50 “Pain Management 2”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focusing on pain and pain management! On this episode Tom discusses the physiology of pain highlighting what makes dental pain different from other forms of pain. This series is sponsored by our friends at … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 50 “Pain Management 2”
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
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
