Fast Facts

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking about physical activity both at the work site and not at the work site. She then reviews the study correlating periodontal conditions within these groups. Who do you think had healthier conditions? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Physical Activity and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders

Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking specifically about pro-inflammatory diets and its impact on perio health. Red meats, processed meats, organ meats, refined carbs, white bread, white rice, dessert, sweetened beverages, sodas, and sports drinks - these … [Read more...] about Pro-Inflammatory Diets and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders

We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis … [Read more...] about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders

Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH

Katrina Sanders, RDH is back this week with another Fast Fact: Perio Edition and this time gives us the evidence of the impact and correlation that sleep has on the periodontal condition. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/  Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Sleep and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition