This is a bonus episode featuring Dr. Bill Paveletz in partnership with VOCO and we talk about the many issues we see in our elderly patients. The points he makes about dry mouth, recession, and other issues hold true for many of our patients regardless of their age so his advice will ring true for … [Read more...] about Treating The “Mature” Adult with Dr. Bill Paveletz **Bonus**
386 Conversation on Caries with Dr. Kim Kutsch
Dr. Kim Kutsch is one of the leading minds on cariology and prevention and that is the focus for this episode. He recognizes that everyone needs tailored care based on their specific risk factors. He is also a huge advocate for patient education and for hygienists. Give this episode a listen and … [Read more...] about 386 Conversation on Caries with Dr. Kim Kutsch
“Dental Implant Implications & Indications” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders talks to us about why it's important for us to not only look at an indication, but the implications for why a dental implant would need to be placed in a dental patient's mouth. Quotes: “I think many of us in the dental … [Read more...] about “Dental Implant Implications & Indications” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
TIPisode Caries Risk Assessment with Rafael Rondon, RDH
This TIPisode is brought to you in part by GC America! We are joined by Mr.RDH, Rafael Rondon, RDH. Rafael talks to us about caries risk assessment protocols. Episode Highlights Caries Assessment The Why Child Assessments Medication Interactions MI Paste and MI Paste … [Read more...] about TIPisode Caries Risk Assessment with Rafael Rondon, RDH
340 Meth Mouth: A State of Decay with Dr. Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH about Meth Mouth. Sharing information on how the use of methamphetamines impacts your patients oral health and the signs to look for! This episode has FREE CE! Be sure to view your state guidelines to ensure … [Read more...] about 340 Meth Mouth: A State of Decay with Dr. Ronni Brown, DDS, MPH
TIPisode Summer of Saliva with Amber Auger, RDH
On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about the Saliva Check Buffer Kit and why we need it in are routine to properly assess our patients! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights Resting Saliva Viscosity … [Read more...] about TIPisode Summer of Saliva with Amber Auger, RDH
Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries. Review of the Literature, Recommendations, and Prevention – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a common concern among dental professionals as well as parents. Early childhood caries and breastfeeding has been studied for years with contradictory results. A review published in 2019 in the journal Archives de Pédiatrie aimed to “analyze the links between breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries. Review of the Literature, Recommendations, and Prevention – Science Sunday
Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
The most common disease among children is dental caries with a prevalence up to 8 times higher than asthma. Dietary sugars are known to play a role in the development and progression of dental caries. In a recent cross-sectional study published in 2021 in the Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences the … [Read more...] about Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
