The age old question asked by patients far and wide... Should we floss first then brush or brush first then floss? Does it even matter? Katrina Sanders has the answer! In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.trytherabreath.com Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Brush First or Floss First? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators Periodontal disease elicits a severe inflammatory reaction which contributes to the destruction of periodontal structures. There are multiple factors that play a role in periodontal disease … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Association Between Periodontal Disease and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes – Science Sunday
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
TIPisode Plaque Removal is Sexy with Dr. Brian Novy
This TIPisode is brought to you by LivFresh! Michelle is joined by Dr. Brian Novy to talk about Livfresh and where it has come since it was called Livionex and why both Dr. Novy and Michelle are big fans! We know you are going to want to try Livfresh after hearing this TIPisode. Use code: TIP10 for … [Read more...] about TIPisode Plaque Removal is Sexy with Dr. Brian Novy
Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease – Science Sunday
Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease There is no question that the accumulation of dental plaque leads to gingivitis, which can then progress to periodontal disease. Management of plaque is a key element in preventing periodontal disease. In … [Read more...] about Contemporary Practices for Mechanical Oral Hygiene to Prevent Periodontal Disease – Science Sunday
Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Teledentistry combines the use of telecommunications and dentistry, while mobile health (mHealth) utilizes mobile phones and other wireless technologies as a way to communicate health promotion. Teledentitry has been proposed as an effective and efficient way to reach rural communities. The current … [Read more...] about Teledentistry and mHealth for Promotion and Prevention of Oral Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis