On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights patients self medicating for COPD and asthma with miscellaneous respiratory agents. This series is sponsored by our … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 19 “Respiratory Part 4”
Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Oral care and hygiene are very important for patients that are hospitalized as well as those with underlying systemic diseases that may land them in the hospital. Very few hospitals, if any, employ dental hygienists to lead the charge in this area of care, therefore it is imperative that dental … [Read more...] about Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 18 “Respiratory Part 3”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights inhaled corticosteroids explaining how they work and complications they present for dental patients. This series is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 18 “Respiratory Part 3”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 17 “Respiratory Part 2”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights medications used to treat COPD and asthma explaining how they work and complications they present for dental … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 17 “Respiratory Part 2”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 16 “Respiratory Part 1”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights two types of respiratory pathologies that are concerns in dental hygiene! This series is sponsored by our friends at … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 16 “Respiratory Part 1”
Chairside Chat: GBT STEPS 1,2,3
On this Chairside Chat Michelle talks about guided biofilm therapy highlighting the first 3 steps! 1️⃣ Assessment and Infection Control 2️⃣ Disclose 3️⃣ Motivate These steps can and should be used for ANY APPOINTMENT! … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: GBT STEPS 1,2,3
Modeling Health Belief and Predictors of Oral Health and Dental Anxiety Among Adolescents based on Health Belief Model: A Cross-sectional Study – Science Sunday
A hypothesis that a vicious cycle exists between dental anxiety, oral health and oral health status has been proposed by multiple researchers that focus on this area of research. As clinicians, many of us have seen this firsthand. A recently published cross-sectional study in the journal BMC Public … [Read more...] about Modeling Health Belief and Predictors of Oral Health and Dental Anxiety Among Adolescents based on Health Belief Model: A Cross-sectional Study – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 15 “Gastrointestinal 4”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation around gastrointestinal issues this week talking about proton pump inhibitors and what they mean for your patients while in the dental chair! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 15 “Gastrointestinal 4”
Chairside Chat: 5 Features Michelle Looks For In A Scaler
In this Chairside chat Michelle is highlighting the 5 features she looks for in a scaler! Your girl has tried many instruments over the years and these features are make or break! … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: 5 Features Michelle Looks For In A Scaler
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 14 “Gastrointestinal 3
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation around gastrointestinal issues this week talking about pharmacological therapies. Many of the drugs used to treat PUD and GERD can be found over the counter, and they come with their individual … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 14 “Gastrointestinal 3
