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!
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 Summer of Saliva with Amber Auger, RDH
On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about the Saliva Check Buffer Kit and why we need it in are routine to properly assess our patients! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights Resting Saliva Viscosity … [Read more...] about TIPisode Summer of Saliva with Amber Auger, 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 Biofilm, pH, And Salivary Testing
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Susan Wingrove, RDH to talk about the importance of biofilm management, and salivary testing in our appointments. In this TIPisode Susan highlights some of the patient benefits of using MI Paste and MI Paste Plus! Episode … [Read more...] about TIPisode Biofilm, pH, And Salivary Testing
Saliva is Essential & More Important Than You Think – A Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
Saliva is Essential & More Important Than You Think Have you ever had such a dry mouth that you start choking on food? Taken allergy medications or received allergy shots and had a negative reaction? Have sinus congestion that causes you to mouth breathe? Having experienced all the scenarios … [Read more...] about Saliva is Essential & More Important Than You Think – A Blog Post by Lacy Walker, RDH
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 72 (Dr. Jim Hyland and Oravital!)
Dr. Jim Hyland from Toronto, Canada. Still practicing dentistry. Where does the bad breath originate? We talk salivary testing, antibiotic and antimicrobial mouthwashes, and perio protocol implementation. How is salivary testing done? Is there a difference between the bacteria that … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 72 (Dr. Jim Hyland and Oravital!)
