In this episode we look closer at what happens to the brain's neural pathway for lonely people. What we think of as being "sad" is actually a lot more dangerous. Listen here about what is happening, what are the signs, and how you can help your lonely patients, friends, and … [Read more...] about Fighting Loneliness: Do You See the Signs in Your Patients? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
In this week's episode we bring back the very engaging, incredibly smart An Chih Angela Do to talk to us a little bit about pediatric dental hygiene. We cover lots of topics but I was really interested in what she said about the questions she is asked on social media and how she deals with … [Read more...] about Pediatric Dental Hygiene with An Chih Do RDH, MED, MAADH
Overcoming Anxiety and Failure in Dental Hygiene with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this TIPisode Andrew explains his opinion on why there is so much negativity, anxiety, and depression over what we perceive to be failure and what we can do about it. He talks about how broken dentistry is and attempts to shape the vantage point from which we view it. Tl;dr - We are strong, … [Read more...] about Overcoming Anxiety and Failure in Dental Hygiene with Andrew Johnston, RDH
360 Reducing Patient Stress through Office Design with Derrick Lai BArchSci, MArch, LEEDAP, OAA
Have you ever been drawn to a beautiful clinic? What makes the space for the clinicians and the patients needs to be thought through. The aesthetics of a dental office are crucial to patient satisfaction. You want to reflect cleanliness without having a cold, sterile feel. Derrick Lai walks us … [Read more...] about 360 Reducing Patient Stress through Office Design with Derrick Lai BArchSci, MArch, LEEDAP, OAA
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
Periodontal Disease and Emotional Disorders: A Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Periodontal disease has been associated with brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Little is known regarding any association with periodontal disease and emotional brain disorders such as depression and anxiety. In a meta-analysis published in 2021 in the Journal of Clinical … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease and Emotional Disorders: A Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 34 Central Nervous System Part 2
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his segment focusing on the Central Nervous System. Today highlighting anti depressive and anxiety agents! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 34 Central Nervous System Part 2
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 33 Central Nervous System Part 1
On this Facts 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 Episode 33 Central Nervous System Part 1
