Oral care and hygiene are very important for patients that are hospitalized as well as those with underlying systemic diseases that may land them in the hospital. Very few hospitals, if any, employ dental hygienists to lead the charge in this area of care, therefore it is imperative that dental … [Read more...] about Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 17 “Respiratory Part 2”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights medications used to treat COPD and asthma explaining how they work and complications they present for dental … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 17 “Respiratory Part 2”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 16 “Respiratory Part 1”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new series on pharmacology as it relates to respiratory pathologies. On this Fast Fact he highlights two types of respiratory pathologies that are concerns in dental hygiene! This series is sponsored by our friends at … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 16 “Respiratory Part 1”
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 “AAP 2017 Classification System – Stage I Periodontitis”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition Katrina Sanders, RDH dives into AAP staging and grading, opening the conversation by covering stage one periodontitis and how we classify patients that are standing on that border land between gingivitis and … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Stage I Periodontitis”
Chairside Chat: 5 Features Michelle Looks For In A Scaler
In this Chairside chat Michelle is highlighting the 5 features she looks for in a scaler! Your girl has tried many instruments over the years and these features are make or break! … [Read more...] about Chairside Chat: 5 Features Michelle Looks For In A Scaler
Developing Healthy Body Images In A Complex World
This week on The Momgienists podcast your hosts are talking about body image, highlighting their experiences and how they talk about body image with their children. Quotes “I have two daughters so I have to be very aware of how I talk about my body and present my … [Read more...] about Developing Healthy Body Images In A Complex World
Dental Flossing and Automaticity: A longitudinal moderate mediation analysis – Science Sunday
There is no question, most people floss less than recommended and, in some cases, not at all. Emerging research indicates that self-regulatory and automatic factors play a role in oral hygiene behaviors. A study published in 2018 in the journal Psychology, Health & Medicine investigated “the … [Read more...] about Dental Flossing and Automaticity: A longitudinal moderate mediation analysis – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 13 “Gastrointestinal 2”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation around gastrointestinal issues getting into detail about GERD and what it means for your patients oral health. Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 13 “Gastrointestinal 2”
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”
