On this week’s episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of code D4355. Knowing how and when to use the debridement code is important! Please listen as Teresa explains the clinical conditions that we should be seeing and the administrative … [Read more...] about “D4355” Fast Facts: Coding Edition
“Oral Bacteria Linked to Hypertension: A Study” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
“Oral Bacteria Linked to Hypertension: A Study” Fast Facts: Perio Edition On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, Katrina brings to our attention a new study from the Journal of the American Heart Association that focuses on the link between oral bacteria … [Read more...] about “Oral Bacteria Linked to Hypertension: A Study” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
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
Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Povi•One”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. is talking about a new and exciting product from our sponsors over at Elevate Oral Care called Povi•One! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Povi•One”
Chairside Chat: BasicBites
Are you looking for a new approach to supporting enamel health that your patients will actually enjoy??? Enter @basicbiteschews 💕🦷 We would not lie to y’all, these chews taste like candy, seriously delish, and they have key ingredients to support enamel health. It is time fight tooth decay … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: BasicBites
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators Periodontal disease elicits a severe inflammatory reaction which contributes to the destruction of periodontal structures. There are multiple factors that play a role in periodontal disease … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality. Periodontal disease has been associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology the authors aimed to “compare the periodontal status of women with preterm prelabor rupture … [Read more...] about Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
TIPisode Are You Using The Correct Ultrasonic Tip?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss the importance of incorporating a variety of ultrasonic tips into your armamentarium. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are You Using The Correct Ultrasonic Tip?
