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”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 3 “4 Conundrums”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about 4 conundrums that we face with patients that have cardiovascular disease! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 3 “4 Conundrums”
The Top 5 Reasons Why Hygienists Are The Best Sleep Champions Of The Office
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with the amazing Julia Worral, RN about the top 5 reasons why hygienists are the best sleep champions of the office! Episode Highlights Julia’s Background We are already looking in the mouth 1 out … [Read more...] about The Top 5 Reasons Why Hygienists Are The Best Sleep Champions Of The Office
Putting The Mouth Back Into The Body
Matt chats live at the ADHA Conference with Machell Hudson, RDH about her passion for educating on the oral systemic link. Machell shares a little about the course she was preparing to present as a first time ADHA speaker. Episode Highlights Live From The ADHA 2021 … [Read more...] about Putting The Mouth Back Into The Body
Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical evidence supports a potential link between inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Additional studies have postulated a possible link between periodontal pathogens and Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, a systematic review published in 2017 found a significant association between periodontal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of degenerative dementia with prevalence increasing with age. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence and incidence increases with age as well. With multiple common risk factors a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in 2017 in the journal … [Read more...] about Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
Worldwide, dementia affects 47 million people, 60-80% of those affected are diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. In a recent review published in June 2019 in the journal Periodontology 2000, the authors aimed to (1) assess the literature to evaluate the possibility of a causal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease as a Possible Cause for Alzheimer’s Disease
