On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew is joined by Dr. Doug Thompson and return guest co-host Machell Hudson, RDH! Dr. Thompson talks to us about how he uses integrative dentistry in his practice to ensure that he and his team do the best they can to control the patients oral microbiome … [Read more...] about Integrative Dentistry: Controlling the Oral Microbiome with Dr. Doug Thompson – 345
Bonus: Cellerant Hygiene Award Winner Perio Protect
On this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists we record live at RDH Under One Roof with Tanya Dunlap from Perio Protect to share about their Non-Invasive Perio Tray which was selected as a winner of the Cellerant Hygiene Award this year! Episode Highlights How Perio Protect Started … [Read more...] about Bonus: Cellerant Hygiene Award Winner Perio Protect
TIPisode Summer of Saliva with Amber Auger, RDH
On this TIPisode Amber Auger, RDH talks to us about the Saliva Check Buffer Kit and why we need it in are routine to properly assess our patients! Amber is a practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM! Episode Highlights Resting Saliva Viscosity … [Read more...] about TIPisode Summer of Saliva with Amber Auger, RDH
“Dental Implants: Peri-Implantitus” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, continues her discussion around dental implants, today diving into peri-implantitis. Quotes: “They describe peri-implantitis as a pathological condition that occurs in the tissues that surround the … [Read more...] about “Dental Implants: Peri-Implantitus” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
According to the CDC, periodontal disease is more common among men than women with 56.4% being affected.1 A case-control study published in April 2021 in the journal Oral Disease aimed to “compare the prevalence of chronic periodontitis between men who had semen abnormalities and those who … [Read more...] about Relationship Between Periodontal Disease and Male Infertility: A Case-Control Study – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade A”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the current AAP current grading parameters and how we identify Grade A for a patient. Quotes: “Some clinicians do get in the habit of grading all patients. That is not necessarily a … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Grade A”
Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
This week on Your Dental Top 5 your host, Amanda Hill, RDH is talking with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB about biological dentistry. Quotes “When I first started as a hygienist, for the first year I hated it.” “I fell in love with being a dental hygienist because … [Read more...] about Top 5 ways to think biological with Barbara Tritz, RDH, BS, MSB
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis – AAP 2017 Classification System”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about periodontitis and its “makeover”. Quotes: “It's important for us to understand what this definition means, because within the scaffolding of this definition, we … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Periodontitis – AAP 2017 Classification System”
