On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. is talking about the benefits of sodium fluoride and the different products on the market! We especially love those from Elevate Oral Care. They have thought out the best ways to deliver fluoride that encourage patient compliance! … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 24 “Sodium Fluoride”
Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Oral care and hygiene are very important for patients that are hospitalized as well as those with underlying systemic diseases that may land them in the hospital. Very few hospitals, if any, employ dental hygienists to lead the charge in this area of care, therefore it is imperative that dental … [Read more...] about Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
TIPisode Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Staple Product For Your Op
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss Silver Diamine Fluoride and why you should think outside the box and incorporate a new product into your operatory. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the … [Read more...] about TIPisode Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Staple Product For Your Op
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 8 “Fluoride Varnish”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about fluoride varnish highlighting the patient benefits, when it can be used, and which of your patients you can use it on! Tom recommends FluoriMax 2.5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish from Elevate Oral Care. Big Thank You … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 8 “Fluoride Varnish”
TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about prevention in restoration materials. Episode Highlights Planing the tooth Restorations Glass Ionomer SELDOX Quotes “Bacteria loves these areas with … [Read more...] about TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
Retention and Remineralization Effect of Moisture Tolerant Resin-based Sealant and Glass Ionomer Sealant on Non-cavitated Pit and Fissure Caries: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Dental sealants have been used as a preventative for dental caries, retention and marginal integration are key to decreasing the incidence of caries in pit and fissures that have been sealed. It has been postulated that the adoption of pit and fissure sealants as a part of minimally invasive … [Read more...] about Retention and Remineralization Effect of Moisture Tolerant Resin-based Sealant and Glass Ionomer Sealant on Non-cavitated Pit and Fissure Caries: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
TIPisode Xylitol: Weapon Against Acid Producing Bacteria
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue from Elevate Oral Care to talk about xylitol, a tool to fight against acid producing bacteria! Episode Highlights Demineralization and Remineralization Xylitol Quantity of Xylitol Quotes “Everyday when … [Read more...] about TIPisode Xylitol: Weapon Against Acid Producing Bacteria
Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Previous studies have demonstrated the introduction of processed sugars coincides with the prevalence of S. mutans in dental plaque and biofilm. There is also an abundance of evidence that indicates S. mutans in the decay process leading to dental caries. In a recent study published in 2017 in the … [Read more...] about Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
