Weight loss drugs seemingly come and go just as often as fad diets but we might have a change to that. GLP-1 (and now GLP-2 and 3) drugs are currently mainstream and we are seeing drastic changes in our patients health and appearance. But is it all good news or do we have some things to watch out … [Read more...] about Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro’s Potential Effect on Our Patients with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
400 Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson
This episode was recorded at RDH Under One Roof and was an impromptu episode with dental hygienist friends sitting around the table talking about health and wellness. Thank you to Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, Kerry Lepicek, and Machell Hudson. In this episode we talk about: Accountability Partners … [Read more...] about 400 Health and Wellness Roundtable with Dr. Joy Void-Holmes, Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson
This Diabetes Research Study Will Blow Your Mind – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
We are back this week with more research discussion from Katrina Sanders. This week she takes a look at some diabetes research that will blow your mind! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina … [Read more...] about This Diabetes Research Study Will Blow Your Mind – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The Diabetic Tower of PISA – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina Sanders delivers to you an episode that brings some important imagery to life of ulcerated vs non ulcerated tissue. What is a PISA score? What is acceptable and not? In looking at PISA scores, what is the correlation with HbA1c readings? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about The Diabetic Tower of PISA – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
New Findings in Type II Diabetes and Periodontitis! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week our favorite perio expert Katrina Sanders presents new information regarding our patients who have type II diabetes vs our patients who are in the 'normoglycemic' group. Want to know what she found? Give this episode a listen! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about New Findings in Type II Diabetes and Periodontitis! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis … [Read more...] about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
“Mummies and Scurvy” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
In this episode Katrina Sanders goes back, way back, back into time. She goes to ancient Egypt and discusses the discoveries of periodontal disease in mummies. She also relays other correlations like scurvy and type 1 diabetes. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about “Mummies and Scurvy” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
TIPisode Metabolic Health with Amber Auger, RDH
On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about the effects of sugar on the body. Amber dives into the diabetes epidemic and shares about metabolic health and its impact on oral health. Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op … [Read more...] about TIPisode Metabolic Health with Amber Auger, RDH
