In this episode, Rachel Wall, RDH, BS joins me at the Voices of Dentistry conference and we talk about how to better support hygienists through learning about adjunctive therapy and what that can do for our patients. She also has some sage advice for those out there that might feel a little down … [Read more...] about 369 Adjunctive Therapy Use with Rachel Wall, RDH, BS
Stem Cells Role in Periodontology, Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this fascinating episode of Fast Facts: Perio Edition Katrina Sanders explains the potential role and involvement of stem cells in periodontal therapies including a review of where stem cells can be harvested. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina … [Read more...] about Stem Cells Role in Periodontology, Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Oral Health and Mortality – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Researchers tracked a group of 5000 people over 17 years and found that patients who never brushed their teeth at night increased risk of death between 20-25% compared to those in the same group who did brush nightly. Want to hear the results on flossing? Then give this episode a … [Read more...] about Oral Health and Mortality – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Pt2 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Welcome back to this second part of the series as Katrina discusses how much bone loss must have actually occurred prior to being able to see it on the radiographs. With this information, how does that impact our diagnosis? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Pt2 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Pt1 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
This is part one of a two-part series in with Katrina Sanders in which she discusses the responses to a case posted on Instagram. The case, which we have all experienced, involved whether or not SRP was necessary for a patient with pocketing but no bone loss. What do you do? You listen to Katrina … [Read more...] about Pt1 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
TIPisode Co-Diagnosing with Erika Flateau, RDH
On this TIPisode we are joined by return guest Erika Flateau, RDH, about co-diagnosing and how to implement this practice with your doctor/s. Consider setting up a co-diagnosing system in 2023 for improved efficiency and comprehensive … [Read more...] about TIPisode Co-Diagnosing with Erika Flateau, RDH
“Fibromyalgia & Periodontitis: The Bi-Directional Link” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
This week on Fast Facts Perio Edition, we are unpacking a new research study that has come down discussing the Bidirectional associations between fibromyalgia and periodontitis. Resources: DentistRX: https://www.dentistrx.com More Fast … [Read more...] about “Fibromyalgia & Periodontitis: The Bi-Directional Link” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
TIPisode Patient Comfort Equals Compliance
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH who is a clinical hygienist and ergonomic specialist. Today Stephanie talks to us about patient comfort because a comfortable patient is a compliant patient. This TIPisode is sponsored by Gingi-Pak! … [Read more...] about TIPisode Patient Comfort Equals Compliance