Welcome to part two as Katrina and Dr. Levine continue the conversation about the core drivers of periodontal disease. What has been the gold standard of periodontal measurement and health and where have we gone wrong? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina hosts Dr. William Levine on the show! The core driver of periodontal disease is inflammation not infection. The initial infection will generate an inflammatory response in the gums. If it persists, it will become dysregulated and no longer protect the gums but will actually … [Read more...] about Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
A New Periodontal Therapy Involving… Macrophages! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
A fascinating new look at treating periodontal disease using macrophages differently. Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at work coming from Kings College in London related to using telocytes as a regulator of M1 vs M2 macrophages! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about A New Periodontal Therapy Involving… Macrophages! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Over 1000 participants during the years 1968-2007, a study was conducted to measure periodontitis and mortality. Every 20% that we lose alveolar bone, there is a 14% increased risk to mortality. How hard are we fighting the good fight to prevent boneloss? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Shocking Data on Mortality and Periodontitis! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Pro-Inflammatory Diets and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking specifically about pro-inflammatory diets and its impact on perio health. Red meats, processed meats, organ meats, refined carbs, white bread, white rice, dessert, sweetened beverages, sodas, and sports drinks - these … [Read more...] about Pro-Inflammatory Diets and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
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
The physically Active Dental Patient With Dr. Uche Odiatu – TIPisode
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Uche Odiatu as he talks to us about the physically active dental patient. Episode Highlights Inflammatory Burden Immune System Flora Quotes “People always ask me If they need to be a trainer, and I say … [Read more...] about The physically Active Dental Patient With Dr. Uche Odiatu – TIPisode
Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy Multiple clinical trials have shown the efficacy of scaling and root planning as a treatment to reduce bacteria load in periodontally involved patients. In addition, some adjunctive antimicrobial … [Read more...] about Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
