Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking about physical activity both at the work site and not at the work site. She then reviews the study correlating periodontal conditions within these groups. Who do you think had healthier conditions? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Physical Activity and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Pro-Inflammatory Diets and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Katrina is back with another Fast Facts: Perio Edition and this time talking specifically about pro-inflammatory diets and its impact on perio health. Red meats, processed meats, organ meats, refined carbs, white bread, white rice, dessert, sweetened beverages, sodas, and sports drinks - these … [Read more...] about Pro-Inflammatory Diets and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
We talk quite a bit about diabetes, blood pressure, and chronic illnesses with our patients prior to their appointments. We try to work with the greater healthcare community but why doesn't it go both ways? We need a better communication system for our partners in healthcare! Rheumatoid Arthritis … [Read more...] about Rheumatoid Arthritis, Attitudes, and the Conversations we SHOULD be having – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
Sleep and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Katrina Sanders, RDH is back this week with another Fast Fact: Perio Edition and this time gives us the evidence of the impact and correlation that sleep has on the periodontal condition. Resources: More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders … [Read more...] about Sleep and Periodontal Disease – Fast Facts: Perio Edition
The Paradigm Shift in Non-Invasive Periodontal Therapy Part II with Katrina Sanders
In this part II, we examine the continued paradigm shift of non-invasive periodontal therapy. The question remains... do endotoxins embed themselves into the cementum and does it require aggressive root planing in order to accomplish health? If not, what is needed? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about The Paradigm Shift in Non-Invasive Periodontal Therapy Part II with Katrina Sanders
Stem Cells Role in Periodontology, Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
In this fascinating episode of Fast Facts: Perio Edition Katrina Sanders explains the potential role and involvement of stem cells in periodontal therapies including a review of where stem cells can be harvested. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Stem Cells Role in Periodontology, Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders, RDH
Pt2 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Welcome back to this second part of the series as Katrina discusses how much bone loss must have actually occurred prior to being able to see it on the radiographs. With this information, how does that impact our diagnosis? Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Pt2 “Radiologic Bone Loss and SRP” Fast Facts: Perio Edition
“Laser Disinfection Using D999”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts – Coding Edition with Teresa Duncan, MS Teresa gives us a breakdown of D999 and its use for laser disinfection. She shares good news, and not-so-great news surrounding the coding and billing of laser disinfection and tips to help you avoid an audit finding that … [Read more...] about “Laser Disinfection Using D999”
