In this part 2 discussion with Teresa Power DeNike, we take the next level and talk about things patients can do to improve their sleep. Sometimes patients come up with their own ideas (and diagnosis!) and sometimes its provider recommended. Join us this week as we talk about several of … [Read more...] about 446 Mouth Taping? And Other Sleep Hacks with Teresa Power DeNike BS, CCSH
Disclosing Tablets Aren’t Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this short episode we shoot our shot to convince hygienists to start disclosing all patients. We talk about 3 key reasons and hopefully open up the door a little bit for change. Dentistry has been preaching that disclosing is for children, we aim to change that … [Read more...] about Disclosing Tablets Aren’t Just For Kids with Andrew Johnston, RDH
How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients! Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Our patients present with different symptoms. Sometimes we catch them during a particularly acute episode of dry mouth and sometimes we don't... but what about all the times in between? Should we tailor our care based on the severity of xerostomia? Tom Viola chimes in with his opinion! Be sure to … [Read more...] about Moderate or Severe Xerostomia: Should We Treat Them Differently? with Tom Viol
Take Back Your Lunch Break with Erika Flateau, RDH
What is happening with everyone working through their lunches... and not by choice? Things have got to change! Join Erika Flateau on today's TIPisode to learn about ways to create more time for our breaks. Resources: erikaflateau@gmail.com renewconsultingservices.com … [Read more...] about Take Back Your Lunch Break with Erika Flateau, RDH
Brush First or Floss First? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The age old question asked by patients far and wide... Should we floss first then brush or brush first then floss? Does it even matter? Katrina Sanders has the answer! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.trytherabreath.com Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Brush First or Floss First? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
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
How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston
Why is this topic always coming back up? How much bleeding is enough - should there be any bleeding? How do we fix this problem, how do we talk about this with our patients, and what kind of treatment planning goes into it? What kind of products and solutions should the patients be going home with? … [Read more...] about How Much Bleeding is Enough? with Andrew Johnston
