This TIPisode is brought to you by CariFree. We are joined by our very own Michelle Strange to talk to you about pH regulation for your patients. Episode Highlights: pH Saliva pH neutralizing products Quotes: “We all know the value of good healthy saliva.” “When we … [Read more...] about TIPisode pH Regulation for your Patients
Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB about biological dentistry. Quotes “When I first started as a hygienist, for the first year I hated it.” “I fell in love with being a dental hygienist because … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
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
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis – AAP 2017 Classification System”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about periodontitis and its “makeover”. Quotes: “It's important for us to understand what this definition means, because within the scaffolding of this definition, we … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis – AAP 2017 Classification System”
Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
Controlling plaque accumulation is imperative to good oral health. Plaque accumulation leads to inflammation that can cause dental disease if not managed properly. In a clinical trial published in 2021 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene the authors aimed to “evaluate the plaque removal … [Read more...] about Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrea Wiseman, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about prevention in restoration materials. Episode Highlights Planing the tooth Restorations Glass Ionomer SELDOX Quotes “Bacteria loves these areas with … [Read more...] about TIPisode Prevention In Restoration
Chairside Chat: Reduce and Reuse EMS
Just when you thought the products from @emsdental couldn’t get any better! Look at what they have done to reduce their carbon footprint and make it easy for you to reduce and reuse in your office! 😍😍😍 … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: Reduce and Reuse EMS
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses patients that present with a gingival manifestation associated with viral origin. Quotes: “Speaking of fever, another very common viral condition that we can see in the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Non-Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Viral Origin
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Systemic [Modifying Factors]”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses systemic or modifying factors for patients that present with dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes: “What we're really talking about is the fact that in addition, these individuals present with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Systemic [Modifying Factors]”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Local [Predisposing Factors]”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses predisposing factors to dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes: “I want to be very clear, this is when biofilm levels have begun to build up. And if we do not see any … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Local [Predisposing Factors]”
