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 Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 63 “Tongue Cleaning”
311 Reworking The Law of Expectation With Dr. Uche Odiatu
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle talks with repeat guest and fan favorite, the amazing Dr. Uche Odiatu! Dr. Odiatu talks to us about setting intentions for 2022 and finishing out 2021 strong! This episode does not count for CE Credit but many of our … [Read more...] about 311 Reworking The Law of Expectation With Dr. Uche Odiatu
101- Top 5 Nutrition Solutions
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Linda Mench, MS, CNS about the importance of nutrition. These nutrition solutions will help your patients heal and have their best oral health. Quotes “Listen to the whispers in the body instead of … [Read more...] about 101- Top 5 Nutrition Solutions
Mechanical Plaque Removal of Periodontal Maintenance Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
Managing periodontal disease can be a difficult task for many dental hygienists as patients are often non-compliant with home care. Mechanical removal of plaque is the cornerstone to periodontal maintenance programs. Providing patients with devices to assist in proper plaque removal may be an option … [Read more...] about Mechanical Plaque Removal of Periodontal Maintenance Patients: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis – Science Sunday
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
Meet RDH, Author and IOH Grant Recipient Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH
Spend time with multi-talented RDH Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Matt Crespin discusses her children’s book about oral health called Smiles Por Vida. She also updates listeners on the progress she’s making in her mobile program as a result of receiving an ADHA IOH … [Read more...] about Meet RDH, Author and IOH Grant Recipient Amber Lovatos BSDH, RDH
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
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
