Evidence-based Strategies for the Minimally Invasive Treatment of Carious Lesions: Review of the Literature Treatment of carious lesions is currently solely restorative. Other minimally invasive treatments are great alternatives for managing carious lesions. A recent review published in 2018 … [Read more...] about Evidence-based Strategies for the Minimally Invasive Treatment of Carious Lesions: Review of the Literature – Science Sunday
Science Sunday: Sealing Carious Tissue Using Resin and Glass Ionomer Cements
There is an abundance of evidence that indicates sealants are effective in the prevention and progression of non-cavitated carious lesions. The authors of a study published in 2018 pondered the possibility that sealing cavitated lesions without carious tissue removal could be an option in minimizing … [Read more...] about Science Sunday: Sealing Carious Tissue Using Resin and Glass Ionomer Cements
TIPisode Xylitol: Weapon Against Acid Producing Bacteria
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue from Elevate Oral Care to talk about xylitol, a tool to fight against acid producing bacteria! Episode Highlights Demineralization and Remineralization Xylitol Quantity of Xylitol Quotes “Everyday when … [Read more...] about TIPisode Xylitol: Weapon Against Acid Producing Bacteria
Beyond Streptococcus mutans: Clinical Implications of the Evolving Dental Caries Etiology Paradigms and its Associated Microbiome – Science Sunday
Untreated caries in permanent teeth is the most prevalent human disease worldwide, according to the 2015 Global Burden of Disease report. Dental caries is now understood to be multifactorial, with no single causation pathway. In an article published in 2018 in the British Dental Journal Philip et al … [Read more...] about Beyond Streptococcus mutans: Clinical Implications of the Evolving Dental Caries Etiology Paradigms and its Associated Microbiome – Science Sunday
Products For Your Pediatric And Teen Patients
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Pediatric Dentist, Dr.Jeannette MacLean to talk to us about the expanding MI Paste line from GC America. Episode Highlights What is MI Paste? Recaldent Using MI Paste in Your Practice Pediatric … [Read more...] about Products For Your Pediatric And Teen Patients
Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
Previous studies have demonstrated the introduction of processed sugars coincides with the prevalence of S. mutans in dental plaque and biofilm. There is also an abundance of evidence that indicates S. mutans in the decay process leading to dental caries. In a recent study published in 2017 in the … [Read more...] about Targeting of Streptococcus mutans Biofilms by a Novel Small Molecule Prevents Dental Caries and Preserves the Oral Microbiome – Science Sunday
TIPisode Improving Your Caries Risk Assessment
Please Rate this Podcast! On this TIPisode we are joined by Stephanie Eddy, RDH BSDH to talk about motivational interviewing and tools to assist in your caries risk assessment! Episode Highlights: Motivational Interviewing Caries Risk Assessment Time barrier, and … [Read more...] about TIPisode Improving Your Caries Risk Assessment
TIPisode: Sealants – Three Things Andrew Johnston, RDH Wants You To Know
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about the three things he wants you to know about sealants! Episode Highlights Caries Risk Assessment Faulty Logic Time Management Product Selection … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Sealants – Three Things Andrew Johnston, RDH Wants You To Know
