Salivary flow, composition, and pH are incredibly impactful on other areas of our body. In this episode, Kristin Evans is interviewed by Katrina Sanders to give us the foundational knowledge needed to begin our journey. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Saliva, Periodontics and Systemic Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Spit It Out! pt1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
This week Katrina brings on Kristin Evans, RDH to talk about the basics of saliva, pH, and its effect on periodontal disease! Resources: More Fast Facts: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Spit It Out! pt1 – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
376 Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek!
Welcome Kerry Lepicek to the show! We learn about the importance of salivary diagnostics, what that means to our patients health, their likely disease prognosis, and what we can do to overcome the nasty bugs that can live in our oral cavities. This episode counts for CE (please check with your … [Read more...] about 376 Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek!
Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Doug Thompson and return guest co-host Machell Hudson, RDH! Dr. Thompson talks to us about how he uses integrative dentistry in his practice to ensure that he and his team do the best they can to control the patients oral microbiome … [Read more...] about Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
342 Tackling Sjogren’s and Xerostomia with Brooke Crouch, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined in person at RDH Under One Roof by Brooke Crouch and guest co-host Erika Flateau, RDH! Brooke talks to us about Sjogren's, xerostomia and dry mouth sharing solutions she implements and recommends to her patients to find … [Read more...] about 342 Tackling Sjogren’s and Xerostomia with Brooke Crouch, RDH
TIPisode Converting Prophys to Perio with Amber Auger, RDH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM, Amber Auger, RDH. Amber talks to us about how to move the long term prophy patient into treatment for periodontal disease. Episode Highlights Fear … [Read more...] about TIPisode Converting Prophys to Perio with Amber Auger, RDH
TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about better managing our patients pH. Spring invites us on a 3 step challenge to help our patients tackle their low pH. Episode Highlights How to test your patients pH Consistently low pH … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “SARS-CoV-2 And The Mouth”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the latest information about COVID-19 and a link between SARS-CoV-2 and the mouth, researched by the National Institute of Health. Quotes: “The scientists within the NIH … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “SARS-CoV-2 And The Mouth”