It has been determined that 42% of the US population are obese. What does the microbiota of the gut look like for our obese or overweight patients? What is the impact on our oral health? Katrina Sanders dives deep into the research and breaks it down for us. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Obesity and Gut Dysbiosis – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Katrina Sanders is back with another exceptional study showing that, all other parameters being equal, patients with Parkinson's Disease present with significant more disease and risk of disease than their counterparts without Parkinson's Disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Sleep and Oral Appliance Maintenance TIPisode with Bethany Montoya, RDH!
Bethany Montoya, @humanrdh, brings us messages today to help us keep our patients healthier as they navigate wearing oral and sleep appliances. Special thanks to Waterpik for supporting this episode. Be sure to check out their website for dental professionals … [Read more...] about Sleep and Oral Appliance Maintenance TIPisode with Bethany Montoya, RDH!
Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Previous studies have demonstrated the introduction of processed sugars coincides with the prevalence of S. mutans in dental plaque and biofilm. There is also an abundance of evidence that indicates S. mutans in the decay process leading to dental caries. In a recent study published in 2017 in the … [Read more...] about Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
TIPisode Facts About Exercise And Your Immune System
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Uche Odiatu. Dr. Odiatu highlights facts about exercise to make your patients think! Episode Highlights Uche's tips about exercise Quotes “I firmly believe in getting vaccinated." "85% of our patients have no … [Read more...] about TIPisode Facts About Exercise And Your Immune System
The human microbiome, 10 things every dental professional should know – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu and Mahsa Bakhshandeh, RDH
This week Uche and Mahsa bring us the 10 things every dental professional should know about the human microbiome! Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients happy and … [Read more...] about The human microbiome, 10 things every dental professional should know – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu and Mahsa Bakhshandeh, RDH
A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu (July 2019)
This week Dr. Odiatu is talking about total body health and that our job is more than being concerned with P. gingivalis. Dr. Odiatu is a practicing dentist, certified trainer, author, speaker, and repeat AToTH guest. He always brings us content that we can use to make us and our patients happy … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – TIPisode with Dr. Uche Odiatu (July 2019)
