Polycystic ovarian syndrome affects as many as 5 million U.S. women. It is the most common endocrine disorder and the most common cause of female infertility. PCOS contributes to insulin resistance and in recent years there has been growing concern regarding how this long-term metabolic issue might … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Periodontal Disease and Osteoporosis – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Trisomy 21”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, we are continuing the conversation that we started last week in discussing periodontitis as a manifestation of systemic disease discussing patients that present with Trisomy 21 also known as Downs … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease – Trisomy 21”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade C”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the current AAP current grading parameters and how we identify Grade C for a patient. Quotes: “Anytime that a patient is diagnosed with active periodontitis, we are going to grade the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade C”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade A”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the current AAP current grading parameters and how we identify Grade A for a patient. Quotes: “Some clinicians do get in the habit of grading all patients. That is not necessarily a … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade A”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Grading”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the AAP grades of periodontitis. Quotes: “ Grading allows us the opportunity to take a look at what we understand with regards to various types of recognized risk factors and how those … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Grading”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 9 “Diabetes 2”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation about diabetes, today highlighting the complex interplay between diabetes and periodontal disease! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 9 “Diabetes 2”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aggressive Perio”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about Periodontal diagnostics systems that have been used, and the current system in place highlighting the 1999 classification of “aggressive perio”. Quotes: “I think we can … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aggressive Perio”
269 Student Focused Presents: A Perio Discussion For Students By Perio Instructors
It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. This month’s roundtable focuses on periodontitis, a disease that more than half of Americans have! To get the full scoop, Andrew … [Read more...] about 269 Student Focused Presents: A Perio Discussion For Students By Perio Instructors
