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 Correct Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Katrina Sanders is "rampaging" as she said this week as she hopes for a time in which we provide better, more specific care for our patients with cardiovascular disease. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about The Correct Treatment for Cardiovascular Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Let’s Talk About Vitamin D – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
This week we learn how necessary vitamin d is for our health. Not only does it help with bone growth and support but it also has roles in reducing inflammation, cell growth, and gut absorption of other vitamins. Learn about its effects on our periodontal health in this episode! Resources: More … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Vitamin D – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
356: Co-Diagnosing to Improve Your Practice with Dr. Alex Sharp and Tommy Tipton, RDH from Shared Practices
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we are joined by Dr. Alex Sharp and Lead Hygienist Tommy Tipton to talk about the bigger picture behind co-diagnosing and how doing so creates the IDEAL practice for hygienists and doctors alike! Special thank you to returning guest Brooke Crouch … [Read more...] about 356: Co-Diagnosing to Improve Your Practice with Dr. Alex Sharp and Tommy Tipton, RDH from Shared Practices
“Statins: An Adjunct to SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, we are going to unpack a weird fact, a fun fact that some of you might know around the utilization of statins as an adjunct to scaling and root planing. Quotes: “Get this, they have actually found that the local … [Read more...] about “Statins: An Adjunct to SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
328 Patients: Getting them to WANT what they need with Janet Hagerman
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at Hinman dental meeting with Mr. RDH AKA Rafael Rondon, RDH and Janet Hagerman. Our guests talk with Andrew about treatment plan presentations and getting your patients to want the treatment that they need. This episode has FREE CE! Be … [Read more...] about 328 Patients: Getting them to WANT what they need with Janet Hagerman
Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments – Science Sunday
Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments Years ago, removal of cementum was standard when performing scaling and root planing. It was believed that the cementum could become “diseased” requiring complete removal as therapy for … [Read more...] about Preservation of Root Cementum: A Comparative Evaluation of Power-driven Versus Hand Instruments – Science Sunday
BONUS EPISODE Perio Protect: Your Quick Guide with Liz Nies, RDH
Please Leave a Review! On this bonus episode we are joined by one of Andrew's favorite people working for one of his favorite dental companies. Welcome Liz Nies, RDH who works for Perio Protect. Liz and Andrew discuss a Facebook question focused on Perio Protect that got a lot of attention in the … [Read more...] about BONUS EPISODE Perio Protect: Your Quick Guide with Liz Nies, RDH
