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
TIPisode pH Regulation for your Patients
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
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”
Top 5 Reasons People Buy From You
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Debi Dencek about the reasons people buy from you and ways to communicate with your patients to get their buy in. Quotes “I make a point to listen before I speak.” “There is no SOP for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons People Buy From You
CDC Tips® Partners with ADHA to Help Patients Quit Smoking
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the US today. CDC’sTips from Former Smokers® campaign highlights real stories of real people living with smoking-related disease, including oral disease. In this episode, you’ll learn more about Tips and how dental hygiene … [Read more...] about CDC Tips® Partners with ADHA to Help Patients Quit Smoking
TIPisode: Zeroing In On Xerostomia
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Brooke Crouch, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about dry mouth and using Allday Dry Mouth Spray to treat your patients. Episode Highlights Causes of Dry Mouth Allday Dry Mouth Spray Xylitol Quotes “Dry mouth … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Zeroing In On Xerostomia
TIPisode Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Staple Product For Your Op
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss Silver Diamine Fluoride and why you should think outside the box and incorporate a new product into your operatory. Dr. Joy is the founder of Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the … [Read more...] about TIPisode Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Staple Product For Your Op
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 11 “Diabetes 4”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation about diabetes, today highlighting drugs and their implications for treating diabetes! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates innovative and … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 11 “Diabetes 4”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about necrotizing periodontal diseases. Quotes: “If any of you have ever treated a patient that has a necrotizing periodontal disease, you'll never forget it. In fact, the … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Necrotizing Periodontal Diseases”
DICAM “Spread the Word, Prevent Infections”
DICAM (Dental Infection Control Awareness Month) kicked off September 1. OSAP spearheads this annual, month-long campaign that shares the latest infection control guidance and regulations. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Michelle Strange, RDH, an infection control consultant and social media … [Read more...] about DICAM “Spread the Word, Prevent Infections”
