On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation around periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Glycogen Storage Disease. Quotes: “In individuals who have glycogen storage disease, … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Glycogen Storage Disease”
TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about better managing our patients pH. Spring invites us on a 3 step challenge to help our patients tackle their low pH. Episode Highlights How to test your patients pH Consistently low pH … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 46 Endocrine part 6
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series focused on endocrine pharmacology, today discussing Antineoplastic Agents which are drugs commonly used to fight cancer. Antineoplastic Agents are medications that seek out cells that are rapidly dividing … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 46 Endocrine part 6
Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition “Fluoride Varnish”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about fluoride varnish highlighting the patient benefits, when it can be used, and which of your patients you can use it on! Tom recommends FluoriMax 2.5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish from Elevate Oral Care. Big Thank You … [Read more...] about Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition “Fluoride Varnish”
Chairside Chat: BasicBites
Are you looking for a new approach to supporting enamel health that your patients will actually enjoy??? Enter @basicbiteschews 💕🦷 We would not lie to y’all, these chews taste like candy, seriously delish, and they have key ingredients to support enamel health. It is time fight tooth decay … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: BasicBites
Periodontal Disease and Quality of Life: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease and Quality of Life: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews According to a Global Burden of Disease study in 2015 periodontal disease is the 6th most prevalent disease worldwide with an overall prevalence of 11.2%. The cost of loss productivity in the U.S. from severe … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Quality of Life: Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews – Science Sunday
Would You Be A Nasal Hygienist? Nasal Hygiene With Nathan Jones From Xlear
On this bonus episode we are joined by the founder of Xlear Nasal Spray, Nathan Jones. Nathan talks to us about the importance of nasal hygiene and how we as dental hygienists can also serve as nasal hygienists. Nathan provides examples of how we can educate our patients, and provide them resources … [Read more...] about Would You Be A Nasal Hygienist? Nasal Hygiene With Nathan Jones From Xlear
Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty 314
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we are joined by Dr. Mia Geisinger to talk about Perio. Dr. Geisinger dives into the referral process highlighting when to treat, vs. when to refer to a specialist. Special thank you to Paradise Dental … [Read more...] about Dr. Mia Geisinger: When To Refer Out To Perio Specialty 314
