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
Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical! Be … [Read more...] about Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student: Rete Pegs with Katrina Sanders
Katrina Sanders is back with another incredible Fast Fact about Rete Pegs, an incredibly important part of the system! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student: Rete Pegs with Katrina Sanders
Are You Smarter Than a Dental Hygiene Student: The Oral Mucosa
This month's Fast Facts: Perio Edition will be a series that Katrina refers to as... Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student? In this episode we review the Oral Mucosa and before you move past this thinking that you won't need this refresher, let us remind you that Oral Cancer screenings … [Read more...] about Are You Smarter Than a Dental Hygiene Student: The Oral Mucosa
Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a favorite supplement among many, chamomile. Tom talks to us about side effects associated with chamomile and how they impact dentistry. This series is … [Read more...] about Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
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”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Mucocutaneous Disorders”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH continues the conversation about patients that can present with an oral inflammatory condition not associated with dental biofilm. This week we are looking at patients that present with Mucocutaneous … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Mucocutaneous Disorders”
TIPisode Multi-Benefit Products with Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH who has been a dental hygienist for 40 years! Sherri talks to us today about products from GC America that have multiple benefits for your patients. Episode Highlights MI Paste Line CPP/ACP … [Read more...] about TIPisode Multi-Benefit Products with Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
