It comes up in the facebook groups quite often, is Perio Protect the real thing or is it just a way for the office to make money? In this episode we speak to the everyday RDH who is using Perio Protect in their offices and ask them the questions you are asking - how much do they charge? does it … [Read more...] about 414 Is Perio Protect the Real Deal? with Megan Duke, RDH and Ana Garcia, RDH *Not Sponsored!*
This Diabetes Research Study Will Blow Your Mind – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
We are back this week with more research discussion from Katrina Sanders. This week she takes a look at some diabetes research that will blow your mind! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina … [Read more...] about This Diabetes Research Study Will Blow Your Mind – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The Diabetic Tower of PISA – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina Sanders delivers to you an episode that brings some important imagery to life of ulcerated vs non ulcerated tissue. What is a PISA score? What is acceptable and not? In looking at PISA scores, what is the correlation with HbA1c readings? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about The Diabetic Tower of PISA – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Katrina Sanders is back with another exceptional study showing that, all other parameters being equal, patients with Parkinson's Disease present with significant more disease and risk of disease than their counterparts without Parkinson's Disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parkinson’s and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, 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!
Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Doug Thompson and return guest co-host Machell Hudson, RDH! Dr. Thompson talks to us about how he uses integrative dentistry in his practice to ensure that he and his team do the best they can to control the patients oral microbiome … [Read more...] about Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
According to the CDC, periodontal disease is more common among men than women with 56.4% being affected.1 A case-control study published in April 2021 in the journal Oral Disease aimed to “compare the prevalence of chronic periodontitis between men who had semen abnormalities and those who … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review – Science Sunday
Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review Periodontal disease has long been associated with the “red complex” bacteria, however, a recent systematic review discovered new bacterial species possibly associated with the onset and progression of periodontal … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Oral Microbiota and Periodontal Disease: A systematic Review – Science Sunday
