On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses predisposing factors to dental biofilm induced gingivitis. Quotes: “I want to be very clear, this is when biofilm levels have begun to build up. And if we do not see any … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Dental Biofilm Induced Gingivitis – Local [Predisposing Factors]”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Gingivitis”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the two major categories of gingivitis as are defined by the 2017 AAP classification system. Quotes: “Gingivitis is a reversible disease process of the periodontium meaning the expectation now is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Gingivitis”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Clinical Gingival Health on a Reduced Periodontium”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses clinical gingival health as it is defined by the 2017 AAP classification systems. Quotes: “The key indicator here is that it is imperative for us as the treating clinician to identify, does our … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Clinical Gingival Health on a Reduced Periodontium”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition AAP 2017 Classification System – An Overview
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH gives us a brief overview of the 2017 AAP classification system! Quotes: “ So know that when a patient sits down in your chair, the Academy expects you to identify, is this patient a periodontal healthy … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition AAP 2017 Classification System – An Overview
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Other Conditions Affecting The Periodontium”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about another difference between the 1999 and 2019 AAP Classification Systems. Quotes: “it's important for us to acknowledge that patients can absolutely have systemic … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Other Conditions Affecting The Periodontium”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium. Quotes: “Help me out, Dad. What is the percentage of individuals who have moderate to severe gingivitis? And that number … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Prevalence of Diseases of the Periodontium”
TIPisode “The Jacks” with Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH to discuss "The Jacks". Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, MHSc, AADH is the founder Dr. Joy, RDH and the creator of the Dental Hygiene Student Planner. Episode Highlights Sickle … [Read more...] about TIPisode “The Jacks” with Dr. Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Physiologic Observation of the Periodontium”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about the physiologic observation of the periodontium. Quotes: “We know that the blood supply is extremely important because it delivers immuno components and nutritional … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Physiologic Observation of the Periodontium”
The Relationship between Vitamin C and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Gingival inflammation from lack of vitamin C is well documented from the days of scurvy. Scurvy is a rare condition in developed countris and most dental professionals have not seen it first-hand when treating patients. However, what is seen is periodontal disease and this has led to questions … [Read more...] about The Relationship between Vitamin C and Periodontal Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Cementum”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about cementum! Quotes: “Cementum itself is not as calcified as some of our other tissues in the body, and the idea behind this, of course, is the fact that as a layer of … [Read more...] about Fast Facts – Perio Edition “Cementum”
