On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about a very important step in our oral care routine that is often missed, tongue cleaning! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven … [Read more...] about Tongue Cleaning: Fast Facts Pharmacology
TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about better managing our patients pH. Spring invites us on a 3 step challenge to help our patients tackle their low pH. Episode Highlights How to test your patients pH Consistently low pH … [Read more...] about TIPisode Are you testing your patients pH?
308 Student Focused Presents: Teledentistry vs. Traditional Dentistry
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we have another Student Focused Roundtable, this week all about teledentistry! We are joined by Amber Lovatos, RDH also known as The Latina RDH and Staci Stout, RDH! Join our guests as they discuss the various ways they … [Read more...] about 308 Student Focused Presents: Teledentistry vs. Traditional Dentistry
TIPisode Patient Shaming Doesn’t Work, But This Does!
This TIPisode is brought to you by GC America! Michelle is joined by Dr. Brian Novy to talk about changing the conversations you are having with your patients and how disclosing can assist those conversations! Episode Highlights: No patient shaming Disclosing and pose the … [Read more...] about TIPisode Patient Shaming Doesn’t Work, But This Does!
Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
The most common disease among children is dental caries with a prevalence up to 8 times higher than asthma. Dietary sugars are known to play a role in the development and progression of dental caries. In a recent cross-sectional study published in 2021 in the Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences the … [Read more...] about Study the Relation between Dietary Intake and Oral Hygiene and Dental Caries during Childhood – Science Sunday
Top 5 Thing To Know About The Latin Community
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with The Latina RDH, Amber Lovatos, RDH about the top 5 things to know about the latin community. Quotes “Brazilians are only latino because they don’t speak spanish.” “Latino refers to a … [Read more...] about Top 5 Thing To Know About The Latin Community
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
Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
Controlling plaque accumulation is imperative to good oral health. Plaque accumulation leads to inflammation that can cause dental disease if not managed properly. In a clinical trial published in 2021 in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene the authors aimed to “evaluate the plaque removal … [Read more...] about Clinical Comparison of an Electric-powered Ionic Toothbrush and a Manual Toothbrush in Plaque Reduction: A randomized Clinical Trial – Science Sunday
