Nutrition plays a huge role in our overall health but over the next several months, Machell will help connect how nutritional components impact oral health and wellness. Join us this week as we start the conversation and stay tuned to the end for an interesting … [Read more...] about Nutritional Impact on Health – Ask the Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover
What is the most valuable part about working at a DSO for the RDH? Ask The Experts with Val Dangler, RDH
Why are hygienists leaving private practices to go work at a DSO? Join Val Dangler this week as she explains the value RDH's see working for a larger organization. In Partnership with Cranberry USA, check out their new Bio Nitrile Gloves that reduces the waste in our landfills … [Read more...] about What is the most valuable part about working at a DSO for the RDH? Ask The Experts with Val Dangler, RDH
Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
With the handful of local anesthetics at our fingertips, we seem to reach for Lidocaine and Articaine the most. Is one of these better than the other? Tom Viola answers this fast fact! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com … [Read more...] about Lidocaine vs Articaine, Which is Superior? Ask The Expert with Tom Viola
Is Alcohol a Required Ingredient for Mouthwash To Be Effective? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
I remember the first mouthwash I tried, it was sweet and minty and set my mouth on fire. We then added water to lessen some of the burn but was told that if "it isn't burning, it isn't working." Katrina Sanders joins the show today to give us expert discussion on why alcohols were added in the first … [Read more...] about Is Alcohol a Required Ingredient for Mouthwash To Be Effective? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro’s Potential Effect on Our Patients with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
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!
How do I choose a DSO that aligns with my values on sustainability and going green?
Dentistry, with our unit doses and infection prevention materials, creates a lot of waste. Many of us are working to limit the amount of waste our offices produce but some practices aren't there yet. In this Fast Fact, we talk about a few ways to know if an office is doing the right things, and how … [Read more...] about How do I choose a DSO that aligns with my values on sustainability and going green?
When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!
There are lots of considerations for which anesthetic you should use and 3% plain is commonly used in dentistry. Mostly we think it should be used in cases of short acting, but then we have to consider that multiple cartridges could lead to toxicity... so when should we use it? Tom Viola explains in … [Read more...] about When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!
How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
