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
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
Anti-Periodontitis Therapy and Cancer – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Anti-Periodontitis Therapy is a new term coined as a collective term for protocol used to lower cancer risks in patients. In this episode, Katrina examines the research study that, spoilers, shows that patients getting periodontal therapy actually lower their cancer risk. Listen to exactly what that … [Read more...] about Anti-Periodontitis Therapy and Cancer – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The Evolution of the Dental Hygienist – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The ADHA celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend and so it is fitting that Katrina takes us through the history and evolution of the profession of dental hygienists! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about The Evolution of the Dental Hygienist – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Plant Based Mediciments in Periodontics – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Can we use plants and natural medicines to combat periodontal disease? How does gingival crevicular fluid act as a transportation system? Katrina Sanders has the latest news on this episode! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Plant Based Mediciments in Periodontics – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
How to Determine Periodontal Cases – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this episode of Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders will walk you through some steps in clinical decision making as it relates to periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about How to Determine Periodontal Cases – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
New Findings in Type II Diabetes and Periodontitis! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week our favorite perio expert Katrina Sanders presents new information regarding our patients who have type II diabetes vs our patients who are in the 'normoglycemic' group. Want to know what she found? Give this episode a listen! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about New Findings in Type II Diabetes and Periodontitis! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The New Kids On The Block: 8 New Periodontal Pathogens! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
In this week of Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders unveils some potential newly classified periodontal pathogens. Listen in as she discusses how they work together to cause destruction! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about The New Kids On The Block: 8 New Periodontal Pathogens! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
