In this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH returns with part two of tips for a quicker appointment. This time he tackles Scaling, Oral Cancer Screenings, Operatory Breakdown, and Chart Notes. Any additions or comments? Shoot him an email Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com … [Read more...] about Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
The Paradigm Shift in Non-Invasive Periodontal Therapy Part II with Katrina Sanders
In this part II, we examine the continued paradigm shift of non-invasive periodontal therapy. The question remains... do endotoxins embed themselves into the cementum and does it require aggressive root planing in order to accomplish health? If not, what is needed? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about The Paradigm Shift in Non-Invasive Periodontal Therapy Part II with Katrina Sanders
Pt1 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
This is part one of a two-part series in with Katrina Sanders in which she discusses the responses to a case posted on Instagram. The case, which we have all experienced, involved whether or not SRP was necessary for a patient with pocketing but no bone loss. What do you do? You listen to Katrina … [Read more...] about Pt1 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
“Statins: An Adjunct to SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, we are going to unpack a weird fact, a fun fact that some of you might know around the utilization of statins as an adjunct to scaling and root planing. Quotes: “Get this, they have actually found that the local … [Read more...] about “Statins: An Adjunct to SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments – Science Sunday
Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments Years ago, removal of cementum was standard when performing scaling and root planing. It was believed that the cementum could become “diseased” requiring complete removal as therapy for … [Read more...] about Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments – Science Sunday
Amazing Gracey 15-16 Rigid from PDT
This week on Chairside Chat Michelle is sharing with you another one of her favorite instruments from PDT the Amazing Gracey™ for mesial, buccal, and lingual posterior surfaces with rigid shank. Michelle has loved using this instrument during Covid-19 when completing hand scaling on patients with … [Read more...] about Amazing Gracey 15-16 Rigid from PDT
