Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality. Periodontal disease has been associated with multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. In a study published in 2019 in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology the authors aimed to “compare the periodontal status of women with preterm prelabor rupture … [Read more...] about Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH starts a new conversation around Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease. These patients go beyond your diabetic patients, your cancer patients or your patients with cardiovascular disease. Tune in over the next … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis as a Manifestation of Systemic Disease”
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”
Color Coding Periodontal Instruments
When treating patients whether it be periodontal therapy or a prophy, identifying the instrument needed to complete the task should be easy and allow for the clinician to remain focused on the patient as well as assist in proper ergonomics. Color coding instruments can simplify treatment as well as … [Read more...] about Color Coding Periodontal Instruments
Top 5 Nuggets You Need For Medical Billing
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Laurie Owens, Director of Medical Billing for Devdent about what you need to know for medical billing! Quotes “You are helping to prolong a patient's disease by performing a perio … [Read more...] about Top 5 Nuggets You Need For Medical Billing
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade B”
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 B for a patient. Quotes: “We should start by placing all patients into grade B, and if there are modifiers that move … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade B”
305 Gut Deep Into Gastrointestinal and Oral Health with Jennifer Fijor, ARNP
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle and Andrew bring on Jennifer Fijor, ARNP to talk about the medical-dental connection specifically as it relates to gut heath. Jennifer dives into the details about Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, … [Read more...] about 305 Gut Deep Into Gastrointestinal and Oral Health with Jennifer Fijor, ARNP
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”
