Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy Multiple clinical trials have shown the efficacy of scaling and root planning as a treatment to reduce bacteria load in periodontally involved patients. In addition, some adjunctive antimicrobial … [Read more...] about Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
Subgingival Irrigation: Does it improve periodontal therapy? – Episode 230 (Student Roundtable)
It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ monthly student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a quartet of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Today’s topic is subgingival irrigation, a form of hydrotherapy used to prevent further deterioration of tooth … [Read more...] about Subgingival Irrigation: Does it improve periodontal therapy? – Episode 230 (Student Roundtable)
Technology that Improves Periodontal Outcomes – A Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
Imagine being able to see what you are removing in a deep periodontal pocket. Wouldn't it be great to see what you are removing rather than guessing and hoping for the best that you removed all the pathogenic bacteria, calculus, and biofilm? Equally important, wouldn't it be nice to catch something … [Read more...] about Technology that Improves Periodontal Outcomes – A Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
Periodontal Disease and Sleep Disordered Breathing – Episode 26: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
This week on Get a Gasp Gina Pepitone-Mattiello continues to cover clinical perils and provides some information about periodontal disease and sleep disordered breathing. Get a Gasp will take a break for season 3 of The Dental Podcast Network. If you have questions for Gina please contact her via … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Sleep Disordered Breathing – Episode 26: Get a Gasp with Gina Pepitone-Mattiello
Perio and the link to high blood pressure – Episode 24: Reflection Health with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson
This week on Reflection Health Podcast, Katy Cameron tackles a listener question about perio and the link to high blood pressure! As always if you have a question for our hosts please email them at the addresses in the show notes! Episode Highlights Connection between perio and high … [Read more...] about Perio and the link to high blood pressure – Episode 24: Reflection Health with Katy Cameron and Machell Hudson
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery – A Systematic Review: Science Sunday
Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery: A Systematic Review Many hygienists have a distaste for chlorhexidine, no pun intended. The stain, the taste, the increase in calculus accumulation, and the well-documented interactions with healing are all reasons to loathe … [Read more...] about Efficacy of Chlorhexidine Rinses After Periodontal or Implant Surgery – A Systematic Review: Science Sunday
Dental Endoscopes – Episode 198
Periodontal surgery can be essential in treating oral disease that goes below the gumline, but the very thought of going through such a procedure puts off patients who would greatly benefit from it. Luckily, Michelle and Lacy were able to chat with two hygienists who have firsthand experience with a … [Read more...] about Dental Endoscopes – Episode 198
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 157 What You Thought You Knew About Adjunctive Therapy with Dr Ryan Nolan, DMD
We get to really nerd out this week as we invite on Ryan Nolan, DMD. Ryan is a practitioner, commentator, and creator of the amazing podcast The Biofilm Factor — where he discusses biofilm management and diet with other dental professionals. He is also a co-founder of Elementa Silver, which … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 157 What You Thought You Knew About Adjunctive Therapy with Dr Ryan Nolan, DMD
