Are you a slatherer or a minimalist? Does the dental assistant put the topical in before you even get there? How do you know what is the effective dose of topical anesthetic? Join Tom Viola on this weeks Fast Facts: Ask The Experts where he answers if there is such a thing as too much topical! Be … [Read more...] about Can You Place Too Much Topical? Ask the Experts with Tom Viola!
Is Epinephrine Safe? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
Patient safety is our first priority and so we would never want to do anything to put them in harms way. So when it comes to choosing to use epinephrine, how do we evaluate the pros and the cons? Listen to this episode with Tom Viola to find … [Read more...] about Is Epinephrine Safe? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!
405 Local Anesthesia Is Not Scary with Tom Viola and Misty Mattingly, RDH
What is the deal with dental boards being so scared of dental hygienists giving local anesthesia? We brought on pharmacology expert, Tom Viola and dental board member, Misty Mattingly to discuss the risks and rewards for writing this into state legislation. In this episode, we discuss: … [Read more...] about 405 Local Anesthesia Is Not Scary with Tom Viola and Misty Mattingly, RDH
Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series that focuses on dietary supplements, today highlighting a favorite supplement among many, chamomile. Tom talks to us about side effects associated with chamomile and how they impact dentistry. This series is … [Read more...] about Chamomile – Fast Facts: Pharmacology “Supplements 3”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Central Nervous System Part 1
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new segment focusing on the Central Nervous System. Today highlighting Sedative Hypnotic Agents, specifically the Benzodiazepines! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Central Nervous System Part 1
Endocrine Part 1 – Fast Facts: Pharmacology
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. begins a new series focused on endocrine pharmacology, today discussing adrenal corticosteroids! If you want to listen to all episodes in the endocrine series head to our Youtube Page, Instagram or Website! This series is … [Read more...] about Endocrine Part 1 – Fast Facts: Pharmacology
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 88 “Povidone Iodine”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about a product that bridges the dental and medical gap, and that is Povidone Iodine. Be sure to learn about how Povidone Iodine can be useful in the op and check out Povi-One from Elevate Oral Care! This series is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 88 “Povidone Iodine”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 87 “Cannabis 6 -Stress and THC”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focused on cannabis focusing on the stress response to increased levels of THC. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 87 “Cannabis 6 -Stress and THC”
