What is the standard of care? It's not a single document like the Declaration of Independence, so what is it, and who decides what it is? In this episode, Andrew talks through a few resources to help you find, establish, and implement the dental standard of care in your offices. He also gives a … [Read more...] about Is There REALLY A Standard of Care in Dentistry? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Student Research Awards with Linda Miller
We are joined today by Linda Miller to chat about the importance of research. We also talk about helping our student and soon to be colleagues embrace knowledge and curiosity through learning. When they are better, we get better. Special thanks to the partnership of Linda and PDT for this … [Read more...] about Student Research Awards with Linda Miller
A New Periodontal Therapy Involving… Macrophages! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
A fascinating new look at treating periodontal disease using macrophages differently. Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at work coming from Kings College in London related to using telocytes as a regulator of M1 vs M2 macrophages! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about A New Periodontal Therapy Involving… Macrophages! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
E. coli and Saliva: A Dirty Combination with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week for Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina relates her recent discovery of research related to E. coli and periodontal disease. She also discusses how disgusting some Daycare centers are! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about E. coli and Saliva: A Dirty Combination 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
Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study
Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease and stroke top the list of leading causes of death globally. Both … [Read more...] about Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study
Putting Evidence-based Research into Practice
This week, Matt chats with Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, PhD, RDH, CHES, about why using evidence-based research is critical in guiding our clinical decision making. Join us to learn more about Josefine’s journey as a dental hygienist, her role in expanding her education and her leadership as a past chair … [Read more...] about Putting Evidence-based Research into Practice
Dental Flossing and Automaticity: A longitudinal moderate mediation analysis – Science Sunday
There is no question, most people floss less than recommended and, in some cases, not at all. Emerging research indicates that self-regulatory and automatic factors play a role in oral hygiene behaviors. A study published in 2018 in the journal Psychology, Health & Medicine investigated “the … [Read more...] about Dental Flossing and Automaticity: A longitudinal moderate mediation analysis – Science Sunday
