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
Working with Unique Patient Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
This week Andrew Johnston, RDH gives some tips when working with 4 somewhat unique and potentially more difficult patient groups. We get all types in our chairs and we need to be prepared and be nimble to adapt to their needs. Our homecare instructions cannot be one size fits … [Read more...] about Working with Unique Patient Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Dr. Mia Geisinger and Katrina Sanders Celebrate the 100th Fast Facts: Perio Edition!
Katrina Sanders, RDH brings on special guest Dr. Mia Geisinger, DDS, a periodontist and professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham! Dr. Geisinger brings in an incredible fact about not brushing your teeth. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Dr. Mia Geisinger and Katrina Sanders Celebrate the 100th Fast Facts: Perio Edition!
Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
In this week's episode we bring back the very engaging, incredibly smart An Chih Angela Do to talk to us a little bit about pediatric dental hygiene. We cover lots of topics but I was really interested in what she said about the questions she is asked on social media and how she deals with … [Read more...] about Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
Tongue Cleaning: Fast Facts Pharmacology
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about a very important step in our oral care routine that is often missed, tongue cleaning! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Tongue Cleaning: Fast Facts Pharmacology
TIPisode Converting Prophys to Perio with Amber Auger, RDH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM, Amber Auger, RDH. Amber talks to us about how to move the long term prophy patient into treatment for periodontal disease. Episode Highlights Fear … [Read more...] about TIPisode Converting Prophys to Perio with Amber Auger, RDH
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 63 “Tongue Cleaning”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about a very important step in our oral care routine that is often missed, tongue cleaning! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 63 “Tongue Cleaning”
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples Most of the bacteria colonizing the oral cavity in the first months of life are from the genus Streptococci. The colonization of Streptococci mutans is thought to occur after tooth eruption begins. A study published in 2019 in the … [Read more...] about Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
