On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new series about anti-infective agents, and the small arsenal we have in dentistry to manage infection. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 20 “Anti – Infectives Part 1”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 9 “Diabetes 2”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation about diabetes, today highlighting the complex interplay between diabetes and periodontal disease! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 9 “Diabetes 2”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 7 “Diabetes”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about Diabetes highlighting the various types of diabetes and the connection between periodontal disease, cardiovascular disease and diabetes! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral Care! … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 7 “Diabetes”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Mucocutaneous Disorders”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH continues the conversation about patients that can present with an oral inflammatory condition not associated with dental biofilm. This week we are looking at patients that present with Mucocutaneous … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Mucocutaneous Disorders”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Fungal Origin”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition with your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH there's a fungus among us, we're looking at patients that present with some type of an inflammatory condition due to fungal origin. Quotes: “Histoplasmosis is actually an interesting … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Fungal Origin”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses patients that present with a gingival manifestation associated with viral origin. Quotes: “Speaking of fever, another very common viral condition that we can see in the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Bacterial Origin”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses genetic or developmental disorders and infections that can affect a gingival lesion. Quotes: “Now, the main piece that I want you to know about this is that when a patient presents with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Bacterial Origin”
The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
