Weight loss drugs seemingly come and go just as often as fad diets but we might have a change to that. GLP-1 (and now GLP-2 and 3) drugs are currently mainstream and we are seeing drastic changes in our patients health and appearance. But is it all good news or do we have some things to watch out … [Read more...] about Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro’s Potential Effect on Our Patients with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
How Does Xerostomia Raise the Risk for Systemic Disease? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover
We know the effects of Xerostomia on the oral environment but what about beyond the mouth? How does that change the risk for systemic diseases? Machell Hudson-Hoover is here to answer this! Machell@rdhhealth integrativedentalcoaching.com … [Read more...] about How Does Xerostomia Raise the Risk for Systemic Disease? Ask The Experts with Machell Hudson-Hoover
Working with Unique Patient Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
This week Andrew Johnston, RDH gives some tips when working with 4 somewhat unique and potentially more difficult patient groups. We get all types in our chairs and we need to be prepared and be nimble to adapt to their needs. Our homecare instructions cannot be one size fits … [Read more...] about Working with Unique Patient Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
“Paxlovid Mouth” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about the prescription of Paxlovid and some associated side effects such as dysgeusia. Quotes: “It's an oral antiviral pill that can be taken at home to help keep high-risk patients from … [Read more...] about “Paxlovid Mouth” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 80 “Xerostomia”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. Tom talks to us about Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth highlighting solutions available for your patients. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 80 “Xerostomia”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 82 “Cannabis 1”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focused on cannabis. On this episode Tom focuses on cannabinoids and receptors in the human body. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 82 “Cannabis 1”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 68 “Opioids Part 4”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focusing on Opioids, today highlighting the side effects and adverse effects we see in patients using them. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 68 “Opioids Part 4”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 66 “Opioids Part 2”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focusing on Opioids, today highlighting the 3 types of opioid analgesics used in dentistry. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 66 “Opioids Part 2”
