Both macronutrients and micronutrients are essential for life and overall health. Multiple factors can cause micronutrient deficiencies such as, medications, malabsorption, lifestyle factors, systemic disorders, pregnancy and certain surgeries. Micronutrient requirements vary depending on age, … [Read more...] about Effect of Micronutrient Malnutrition on Periodontal Disease and Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aveolar Bone Proper”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the alveolar bone proper! Quotes: “The Cribriform plates themselves are thinner plates of bone that have perforations and those perforations are really important because … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Aveolar Bone Proper”
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
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Cemento Enamel Junction”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us the CEJ or Cemento Enamel Junction. Quotes: “So the current Darby text actually states that 76 percent of our patient population, we see a meet's where the cementum and the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Cemento Enamel Junction”
Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Acellular and Cellular Cementum”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about acellular and cellular cementum. Quotes: “Now, when we see tooth wear like attrition, for example, the body compensates by depositing more layers of cellular … [Read more...] about Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Acellular and Cellular Cementum”
Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Cementum”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about cementum! Quotes: “Cementum itself is not as calcified as some of our other tissues in the body, and the idea behind this, of course, is the fact that as a layer of … [Read more...] about Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Cementum”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dentogingival Unit”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the dentogingival unit. Quotes: “The dentogingival unit is a collective unit that refers to the epithelial attachment and the gingival connective tissue attachment to the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dentogingival Unit”
A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
Management of periodontal disease is achieved through disruption of microbial biofilm and removal of calculus. This is often done via hand scaling and ultrasonic scalers. However, these techniques can contribute to soft and hard tissue damage as well as patients experiencing sensitivity due to … [Read more...] about A 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Erythritol Air-polishing Versus Curette/Ultrasonic Debridement of Mandibular Furcations in Supportive Periodontal Therapy – Science Sunday
