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
Modeling Health Belief and Predictors of Oral Health and Dental Anxiety Among Adolescents based on Health Belief Model: A Cross-sectional Study – Science Sunday
A hypothesis that a vicious cycle exists between dental anxiety, oral health and oral health status has been proposed by multiple researchers that focus on this area of research. As clinicians, many of us have seen this firsthand. A recently published cross-sectional study in the journal BMC Public … [Read more...] about Modeling Health Belief and Predictors of Oral Health and Dental Anxiety Among Adolescents based on Health Belief Model: A Cross-sectional Study – Science Sunday
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
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 15 “Gastrointestinal 4”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues his conversation around gastrointestinal issues this week talking about proton pump inhibitors and what they mean for your patients while in the dental chair! Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 15 “Gastrointestinal 4”
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
Gross Offices, Crotch Lasers and Medicare
We try hard to keep your interest! All topics are addressed in this episode. What’s your OSHA horror story? Do you have a patient story you’d like to share? Believe me - we are so interested! We wrap up with Teresa talking about insurance - so pretty much just like most episodes. … [Read more...] about Gross Offices, Crotch Lasers and Medicare
