Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder? I do, and I am sure many of you do as well. Michelle and I had the opportunity to attend the Airway Advocate Workshop in Johns Island, SC, in 2019, presented by Julia Worrall that focused on the airway's importance and its relationship … [Read more...] about Do you know someone or have patients with an airway disorder? – Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
Screening for Airway and Sleep Disorders – Episode 25: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
This week on Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello Gina continues her series on what you can look for with your patients to screen for airway/sleep issues and how to talk with your patients about your screening. Episode Highlights Height/Weight/BMI Neck Measuring/Adjusted Neck … [Read more...] about Screening for Airway and Sleep Disorders – Episode 25: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
Airway and Sleep Breathing Issues and how to screen for them – Episode 24: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
This week on Get a Gasp Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues her series of clinical perils. Gina covers several factors you can look for when seeing your patients to signify potential airway and sleep breathing issues. Highlights What to look for in patients Risk Factors Head … [Read more...] about Airway and Sleep Breathing Issues and how to screen for them – Episode 24: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Episode 23: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
This week on Get a Gasp, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello talks to us about screening for obstructive sleep apnea, highlighting some questionnaires and tests she finds valuable. Episode Highlights Should all hygienist’s be screening patients Ginas daily screening routine … [Read more...] about Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Episode 23: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
Sleep Statistics and Dentistry – Episode 22: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone- Mattiello
On today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues to address the role of a Dental Hygienists. Gina talks about an article written by Michelle Strange, RDH that coincides with the topic of the role of the hygienist and expands upon sleep statistics and the impact on … [Read more...] about Sleep Statistics and Dentistry – Episode 22: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone- Mattiello
Shygenist to Hygienius with Gary Kadi – Episode 21: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
On today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello completes her 3 part series with Gary Kadi CEO of Next Level Practice about the turning point in careers to take you from shygenist to hygienius. Episode Highlights: Four P’s Complete Health … [Read more...] about Shygenist to Hygienius with Gary Kadi – Episode 21: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
Shygienist to Hygienius with Gary Kadi – Episode 20: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
On today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues her 3 part series with Gary Kadi CEO of Next Level Practice about the turning point in careers to take you from shygenist to hygienius. Episode Highlights: Benchmarks for a healthy mouth … [Read more...] about Shygienist to Hygienius with Gary Kadi – Episode 20: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
Shygenists to Hygienius with Gary Kadi – Episode 19: Get A Gasp with Gina Pepitone Mattiello
On today’s episode of the “Get a Gasp” podcast, Gina Pepitone-Mattiello begins her 3 part series with Gary Kadi CEO of Next Level Practice about the turning point in careers to take you from shygenist to hygienius. Episode Highlights: Gary’s career background … [Read more...] about Shygenists to Hygienius with Gary Kadi – Episode 19: Get A Gasp with Gina Pepitone Mattiello