On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about the benefits of xylitol, particularly on recently exposed root surfaces. He also highlights products that you can recommend to your patients to help them achieve simple applications of xylitol throughout the day. … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 39 Benefits of Xylitol
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples Most of the bacteria colonizing the oral cavity in the first months of life are from the genus Streptococci. The colonization of Streptococci mutans is thought to occur after tooth eruption begins. A study published in 2019 in the … [Read more...] about Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries. Review of the Literature, Recommendations, and Prevention – Science Sunday
Early childhood caries is a common concern among dental professionals as well as parents. Early childhood caries and breastfeeding has been studied for years with contradictory results. A review published in 2019 in the journal Archives de Pédiatrie aimed to “analyze the links between breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and Early Childhood Caries. Review of the Literature, Recommendations, and Prevention – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 26 Anti Infectives 5: Macrolides
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. is talking about Macrolides which are a class of antibiotics that include erythromycin, roxithromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 26 Anti Infectives 5: Macrolides
TIPisode Prevention With Povidone-Iodine
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Steve Pardue from Elevate Oral Care to talk about antiseptic and antimicrobial agents in dentistry highlighting Povidone-iodine and its properties that fight decay. Episode Highlights Antiseptic Agents Povidone-iodine … [Read more...] about TIPisode Prevention With Povidone-Iodine
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 20 “Anti – Infectives Part 1”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. starts a new series about anti-infective agents, and the small arsenal we have in dentistry to manage infection. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! Elevate Oral Care creates … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 20 “Anti – Infectives Part 1”
Improving Oral Care for Hospitalized Patients: Choosing Appropriate Products – Science Sunday
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
