On this Chairside Chat Michelle talks about guided biofilm therapy highlighting the first 3 steps! 1️⃣ Assessment and Infection Control 2️⃣ Disclose 3️⃣ Motivate These steps can and should be used for ANY APPOINTMENT! … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: GBT STEPS 1,2,3
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis – AAP 2017 Classification System”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about periodontitis and its “makeover”. Quotes: “It's important for us to understand what this definition means, because within the scaffolding of this definition, we … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis – AAP 2017 Classification System”
Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
Controlling plaque accumulation is imperative to good oral health. Plaque accumulation leads to inflammation that can cause dental disease if not managed properly. In a clinical trial published in 2021 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene the authors aimed to “evaluate the plaque removal … [Read more...] about Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Traumatic Lesions”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH looks at patients specifically who present with non dental biofilm induced gingivitis associated with traumatic lesions or hypersensitivity reactions. Quotes: “These are going to be patients that may have … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Traumatic Lesions”
TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about prevention in restoration materials. Episode Highlights Planing the tooth Restorations Glass Ionomer SELDOX Quotes “Bacteria loves these areas with … [Read more...] about TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses patients that present with a gingival manifestation associated with viral origin. Quotes: “Speaking of fever, another very common viral condition that we can see in the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Bacterial Origin”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses genetic or developmental disorders and infections that can affect a gingival lesion. Quotes: “Now, the main piece that I want you to know about this is that when a patient presents with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Bacterial Origin”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Systemic [Modifying Factors]”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses systemic or modifying factors for patients that present with dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes: “What we're really talking about is the fact that in addition, these individuals present with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Systemic [Modifying Factors]”
