Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease and stroke top the list of leading causes of death globally. Both … [Read more...] about Severe Periodontal Disease Increases Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke: A 10-Year Retrospective Follow-up Study
Putting Evidence-based Research into Practice
This week, Matt chats with Josefine Ortiz Wolfe, PhD, RDH, CHES, about why using evidence-based research is critical in guiding our clinical decision making. Join us to learn more about Josefine’s journey as a dental hygienist, her role in expanding her education and her leadership as a past chair … [Read more...] about Putting Evidence-based Research into Practice
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
Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of degenerative dementia with prevalence increasing with age. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence and incidence increases with age as well. With multiple common risk factors a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in 2017 in the journal … [Read more...] about Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Aerosols: SARS-CoV-2 vs. Dirty Dental Unit Waterlines with Spring Hatfield. RDH – 283
Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! Spring Hatfield, RDH, joins Michelle and Andrew on the podcast once again this week. As many of you will remember, Spring is … [Read more...] about Aerosols: SARS-CoV-2 vs. Dirty Dental Unit Waterlines with Spring Hatfield. RDH – 283
Vitamin D Deficiency and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients – Science Sunday
Sars-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 reached a pandemic level early in 2020. The virus has rapidly spread contributing to over a million deaths worldwide to date. Certain comorbidities have been associated with more severe outcomes, such as advanced age and male gender. Neither of these is … [Read more...] about Vitamin D Deficiency and Outcome of COVID-19 Patients – Science Sunday
Matt Talks With Laurie Brenchley RDH, BS!
This week Matt Crespin is joined by Laurie Brenchley RDH, BS who works for the National Institute of Health in the NIDCR Oral Immunity and Inflammation Unit to talk about research and the work she does! Episode Highlights Updates from ADHA Laurie’s Journey Laurie’s Position … [Read more...] about Matt Talks With Laurie Brenchley RDH, BS!
Dr. Marcelo Araujo, ADA’s Chief Science Officer – OSAP Podcast
This week on The Official OSAP Podcast, Michelle is joined by ADA’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Marcelo Araujo. Michelle and Dr. Araujo discuss the new study that came out in last month’s JADA, “Estimating COVID-19 prevalence and infection control practices among US … [Read more...] about Dr. Marcelo Araujo, ADA’s Chief Science Officer – OSAP Podcast