This week Katrina hosts Dr. William Levine on the show! The core driver of periodontal disease is inflammation not infection. The initial infection will generate an inflammatory response in the gums. If it persists, it will become dysregulated and no longer protect the gums but will actually … [Read more...] about Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Periodontal Pathogens and the Brain – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this week's episode, Katrina gets us an early review of a study that looks at the role that periodontitis plays in neuroinflammation in the brain. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and the Brain – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, 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
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
According to the CDC, periodontal disease is more common among men than women with 56.4% being affected.1 A case-control study published in April 2021 in the journal Oral Disease aimed to “compare the prevalence of chronic periodontitis between men who had semen abnormalities and those who … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation that we started last week in discussing periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease highlighting patients that present with Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Syndrome”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about necrotizing periodontal diseases. Quotes: “If any of you have ever treated a patient that has a necrotizing periodontal disease, you'll never forget it. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases”
Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review – Science Sunday
Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review Periodontal disease has long been associated with the “red complex” bacteria, however, a recent systematic review discovered new bacterial species possibly associated with the onset and progression of periodontal … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review – Science Sunday
Oral lichen planus: A disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions? Types, causes, diagnostic algorithms, prognosis, management strategies.
Oral lichen planus: A disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions? Types, causes, diagnostic algorithms, prognosis, management strategies. The etiology of oral lichen planus is currently unknown. There is much debate about if it is a disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions. Furthermore, there is … [Read more...] about Oral lichen planus: A disease or a spectrum of tissue reactions? Types, causes, diagnostic algorithms, prognosis, management strategies.