Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? … [Read more...] about How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston
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
Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Katrina Sanders is back with another exceptional study showing that, all other parameters being equal, patients with Parkinson's Disease present with significant more disease and risk of disease than their counterparts without Parkinson's Disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Katrina highlights cardinal signs to look for, and shares a personal … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome”
Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty 314
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger to talk about Perio. Dr. Geisinger dives into the referral process highlighting when to treat, vs. when to refer to a specialist. Special thank you to Paradise Dental … [Read more...] about Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty 314
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behavior of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients – Science Sunday
Periodontal disease is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birthweight, and pre-eclampsia. Guidance from practitioners that provide care during pregnancy and delivery should include knowledge of the association between periodontal health and adverse pregnancy … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behavior of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators Periodontal disease elicits a severe inflammatory reaction which contributes to the destruction of periodontal structures. There are multiple factors that play a role in periodontal disease … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality. Periodontal disease has been associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology the authors aimed to “compare the periodontal status of women with preterm prelabor rupture … [Read more...] about Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
