I remember the first mouthwash I tried, it was sweet and minty and set my mouth on fire. We then added water to lessen some of the burn but was told that if "it isn't burning, it isn't working." Katrina Sanders joins the show today to give us expert discussion on why alcohols were added in the first … [Read more...] about Is Alcohol a Required Ingredient for Mouthwash To Be Effective? Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH!
Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a favorite supplement among many, chamomile. Tom talks to us about side effects associated with chamomile and how they impact dentistry. This series is … [Read more...] about Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
Bonus: Getting the Oral Microbiome Under Control With Angie Stone, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we welcome back Angie Stone, RDH live at RDH Under One Roof to talk to us about the most recent clinical study from LISTERINE, sharing some fascinating data around the use of the LISTERINE Cool Mint Oral Rinse. Episode Highlights Angie’s … [Read more...] about Bonus: Getting the Oral Microbiome Under Control With Angie Stone, RDH
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 75 “Supplements 3 – Chamomile”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a favorite supplement among many, chamomile. Tom talks to us about side effects associated with chamomile and how they impact dentistry. This series is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 75 “Supplements 3 – Chamomile”
Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Oral care and hygiene are very important for patients that are hospitalized as well as those with underlying systemic diseases that may land them in the hospital. Very few hospitals, if any, employ dental hygienists to lead the charge in this area of care, therefore it is imperative that dental … [Read more...] about Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Adverse Events Associated with Home Use of Mouthrinses: A Systematic Review. – Science Sunday
Are you recommending a mouth rinse for your patients? There is a plethora of research addressing the efficacy of different mouth rinses however, have you considered the adverse events associated with their use? A systematic review published in Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety in 2019 reviewing … [Read more...] about Adverse Events Associated with Home Use of Mouthrinses: A Systematic Review. – Science Sunday
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 145 (The Acidity Factor of Mouthwashes with Dr. Jason Luchtefeld)
145 Dr. Jason Luchtefeld, DDS Interview starts at minute 6:30 In this episode, we talk about the pH of the different mouthwashes that are out there and what that could mean for you and your patients. Dr. Jason Luchtefeld conducted his own testing and the results were shocking, to say the least. … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 145 (The Acidity Factor of Mouthwashes with Dr. Jason Luchtefeld)
