We welcome Wes Fields into the show today to talk about the persistent bugs and other biomatter that live in the depths of periodontal pockets... and what can be done about them. He explains to us how HybenX (made by Epien) can be used to treat the chronic wounds of periodontitis without … [Read more...] about Periodontal Decontamination with Wes Fields **Bonus**
Plant Based Mediciments in Periodontics – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Can we use plants and natural medicines to combat periodontal disease? How does gingival crevicular fluid act as a transportation system? Katrina Sanders has the latest news on this episode! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Plant Based Mediciments in Periodontics – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes – New Findings! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week in Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina discusses how periodontitis contributes to the risk of pre-term births, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia among other outcomes. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Periodontitis and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes – New Findings! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The New Kids On The Block: 8 New Periodontal Pathogens! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
In this week of Fast Facts: Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders unveils some potential newly classified periodontal pathogens. Listen in as she discusses how they work together to cause destruction! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about The New Kids On The Block: 8 New Periodontal Pathogens! Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
377 Biological Dental Hygiene with Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, RDH
Barbara Tritz is one of the most fascinating individuals and in this episode she helps us learn the role of a biologic dental hygienist and how she helps get her patients so healthy. She has a different way of practicing and it really pays off! Give it a listen! Resources: Fluoride … [Read more...] about 377 Biological Dental Hygiene with Barbara Tritz, MSB, BSDATE, RDH
376 Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek!
Welcome Kerry Lepicek to the show! We learn about the importance of salivary diagnostics, what that means to our patients health, their likely disease prognosis, and what we can do to overcome the nasty bugs that can live in our oral cavities. This episode counts for CE (please check with your … [Read more...] about 376 Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek!
Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student: Crevicular Fluid with Katrina Sanders
Katrina Sanders is back with another incredible Fast Fact episode about Crevicular Fluid, 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: Crevicular Fluid with Katrina Sanders
