Healthy fats have proven benefits for heart and other organ health, but how do they impact our oral cavity? Are there benefits before, during, and after perio therapy? Listen in as Machell Hudson-Hoover gives you a few extra tidbits of information that you can share with your next … [Read more...] about Healthy Fats – Ask The Expert with Machell Hudson-Hoover!
463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS
In this episode, Annie hosts Lynn Pencek to discuss how to care for our patients with implants. During the discussion she finds that some of the guidance we knew from before... might just be outdated. Give this episode a listen and reach out to Lynn if you have any questions! Resources: Lynn … [Read more...] about 463 Changes to Implant Guidelines? with Lynn Pencek RDH, MS
446 Mouth Taping? And Other Sleep Hacks with Teresa Power DeNike BS, CCSH
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
