We welcome Wes Fields into the show today to talk about the persistent bugs and other biomatter that live in the depths of periodontal pockets... and what can be done about them. He explains to us how HybenX (made by Epien) can be used to treat the chronic wounds of periodontitis without … [Read more...] about Periodontal Decontamination with Wes Fields **Bonus**
Periodontal Pathogens and the Brain – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this week's episode, Katrina gets us an early review of a study that looks at the role that periodontitis plays in neuroinflammation in the brain. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and the Brain – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Helping Patients Find Homecare that Works for Them with Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH, MAADH
There is an over abundance of options of homecare tools and products for our patients to choose from. Further, our patients want to feel reassured that they are choosing the right ones! Listen as Melissa Calhoun reviews important things to consider when making your patient … [Read more...] about Helping Patients Find Homecare that Works for Them with Melissa Calhoun, MSDH, RDH, MAADH
Local Anesthesia TIPisode – Welcome Texas!
In this week's TIPisode, we celebrate with Texas and other states who have recently passed legislation to allow dental hygienists the ability to deliver local anesthesia, by giving several tips on managing the patient and getting good results! andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com … [Read more...] about Local Anesthesia TIPisode – Welcome Texas!
Sleep and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition
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
Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
In this episode Andrew Johnston, RDH returns with part two of tips for a quicker appointment. This time he tackles Scaling, Oral Cancer Screenings, Operatory Breakdown, and Chart Notes. Any additions or comments? Shoot him an email Andrew@ataleoftwohygienists.com … [Read more...] about Quicker Appointments (Oral Cancer Screening, Scaling, Breakdown, Notes) with Andrew Johnston, RDH
Fighting Loneliness: Do You See the Signs in Your Patients? With Andrew Johnston, RDH
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
Stem Cells Role in Periodontology, Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this fascinating episode of Fast Facts: Perio Edition Katrina Sanders explains the potential role and involvement of stem cells in periodontal therapies including a review of where stem cells can be harvested. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Stem Cells Role in Periodontology, Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
