Have you had a patient walk into the office, find out that they need periodontal therapy, and then request for "just a normal cleaning"? This can be tough to figure out how to navigate but we do have certain legal and ethical responsibilities. Listen in for this episode as Katrina tells us … [Read more...] about Informed Refusal of Periodontal Treatment – Ask The Expert with Katrina Sanders, RDH
The Naughty List and the Nice List: Where Do Our Patients Fall?- Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Merry Christmas! This week, Katrina Sanders is keeping with the holiday theme and talks about the naughty and nice list. Are your patients doing what they should be to stay healthy? Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about The Naughty List and the Nice List: Where Do Our Patients Fall?- Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
414 Is Perio Protect the Real Deal? with Megan Duke, RDH and Ana Garcia, RDH *Not Sponsored!*
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!*
Pelvic Infections, Periodontitis and Pus Oh My! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Can pelvic infections be caused by periodontitis? Katrina reviews a fascinating case, don't miss it! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Pelvic Infections, Periodontitis and Pus Oh My! – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
3 Key Takeaways About Dental Implants, live from AAP 2023 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Dental hygienists should be just as expert in implant and implant maintenance as our doctor counterparts. So who is a good candidate? What type of sites should be considered? What are the factors that lead to implant failure? Listen to this week as Katrina Sanders reviews what she learned from … [Read more...] about 3 Key Takeaways About Dental Implants, live from AAP 2023 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Spit It Out! pt2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to finish off the chat about addressing the disfunction our patients have with their saliva. It's Spit It Out pt2! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Spit It Out! pt2 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Obesity and Gut Dysbiosis – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
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
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
