It has been determined that 42% of the US population are obese. What does the microbiota of the gut look like for our obese or overweight patients? What is the impact on our oral health? Katrina Sanders dives deep into the research and breaks it down for us. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Obesity and Gut Dysbiosis – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The Oral-Gut Axis, A Novel Association – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Our bodies are amazing in their perfect form, we have teeth to chew and grind, enzymes in our saliva that begin breaking foods down, and from there, the digestive tract in its own beautiful functionality. But what happens when we get disease, when we lose teeth or experience hypo-salivation? What … [Read more...] about The Oral-Gut Axis, A Novel Association – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Can My Dog Give Me Periodontal Disease? – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Dogs can experience a range of signs and symptoms for periodontitis just like humans. By the age 3, 50-75% of dogs are estimated to have perio disease. As we know, periodontal disease is infectious for susceptible people.. so can we get perio from our pets? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Can My Dog Give Me Periodontal Disease? – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina hosts Dr. William Levine on the show! The core driver of periodontal disease is inflammation not infection. The initial infection will generate an inflammatory response in the gums. If it persists, it will become dysregulated and no longer protect the gums but will actually … [Read more...] about Chronic Inflammation Solutions Pt 1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
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
Pregnancy and Periodontal Severity – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week, Katrina discusses the link between the NUMBER of births and the SEVERITY of periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Pregnancy and Periodontal Severity – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Periodontal Pathogens and the Brain – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this week's episode, Katrina gets us an early review of a study that looks at the role that periodontitis plays in neuroinflammation in the brain. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and the Brain – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
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
