On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. is talking about Metronidazole and its use it dentistry! This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 25 Anti Infectives 4: Metronidazole
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
EP 88: The Cures Act, Chart Notes and Missing Patients
Another insurance nerd joins me on the podcast! Rick Garofolo of Practice Mechanics teaches me about the Cures Act - part of me wishes I didn’t know anything about it. BUT it’s important and we need to be compliant when it goes into effect. We also discussed some hot topics from his classes at the … [Read more...] about EP 88: The Cures Act, Chart Notes and Missing Patients
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: Zeroing In On Xerostomia
This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Brooke Crouch, RDH from Elevate Oral Care to talk to us about dry mouth and using Allday Dry Mouth Spray to treat your patients. Episode Highlights Causes of Dry Mouth Allday Dry Mouth Spray Xylitol Quotes “Dry mouth … [Read more...] about TIPisode: Zeroing In On Xerostomia
DICAM “Spread the Word, Prevent Infections”
DICAM (Dental Infection Control Awareness Month) kicked off September 1. OSAP spearheads this annual, month-long campaign that shares the latest infection control guidance and regulations. In this episode, Michelle is joined by Michelle Strange, RDH, an infection control consultant and social media … [Read more...] about DICAM “Spread the Word, Prevent Infections”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 8 “Fluoride Varnish”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about fluoride varnish highlighting the patient benefits, when it can be used, and which of your patients you can use it on! Tom recommends FluoriMax 2.5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish from Elevate Oral Care. Big Thank You … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 8 “Fluoride Varnish”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 6 “Coronary Artery Disease”
On this Facts Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) highlighting various treatments and medications these patients may be taking and what they mean for dentistry. Big Thank You to our amazing sponsor for this series, Elevate Oral … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 6 “Coronary Artery Disease”
