On this bonus episode we are joined by the founder of Xlear Nasal Spray, Nathan Jones. Nathan talks to us about the importance of nasal hygiene and how we as dental hygienists can also serve as nasal hygienists. Nathan provides examples of how we can educate our patients, and provide them resources … [Read more...] about Would You Be A Nasal Hygienist? Nasal Hygiene With Nathan Jones From Xlear
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 39 Benefits of Xylitol
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
TIPisode What Makes A Functional Formulary?
Please Leave a Review! This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Andrew Johnston, RDH to talk about reviewing products and building out your formulary so that it benefits patients, clinicians and practice owners alike. Quotes “It was a great starting point. But it is … [Read more...] about TIPisode What Makes A Functional Formulary?
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 24 “Sodium Fluoride”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. is talking about the benefits of sodium fluoride and the different products on the market! We especially love those from Elevate Oral Care. They have thought out the best ways to deliver fluoride that encourage patient compliance! … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 24 “Sodium Fluoride”
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
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
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
Top 5 Reasons People Buy From You
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Debi Dencek about the reasons people buy from you and ways to communicate with your patients to get their buy in. Quotes “I make a point to listen before I speak.” “There is no SOP for … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons People Buy From You
