On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH discusses the two major categories of gingivitis as are defined by the 2017 AAP classification system. Quotes: “Gingivitis is a reversible disease process of the periodontium meaning the expectation now is … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Introduction to Gingivitis”
Student Focused Presents: Tooth Vs Implant – Scratching the Surface with Melissa Obrotka and Nicole Fortune – 287
Please Leave a Review! It’s A Tale of Two Hygienists’ student roundtable episode, which means Andrew and Michelle have invited a roster of guests to educate student listeners on a chosen topic. Today, Melissa Obrotka, BA, RDH, and Nicole Fortune, MBA, RDH, join Andrew and Michelle to discuss … [Read more...] about Student Focused Presents: Tooth Vs Implant – Scratching the Surface with Melissa Obrotka and Nicole Fortune – 287
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Clinical Spectrum of Health”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH begins dialog around the 2017 AAP classification systems by talking about the clinical spectrum of health and the first two of the major categories when it comes to diagnosing or identifying periodontal health as … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “AAP 2017 Classification System – Clinical Spectrum of Health”
Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Clinical evidence supports a potential link between inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease. Additional studies have postulated a possible link between periodontal pathogens and Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, a systematic review published in 2017 found a significant association between periodontal … [Read more...] about Periodontal Pathogens and Associated Intrathecal Antibodies on Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Fast Facts: Perio Edition AAP 2017 Classification System – An Overview
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH gives us a brief overview of the 2017 AAP classification system! Quotes: “ So know that when a patient sits down in your chair, the Academy expects you to identify, is this patient a periodontal healthy … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition AAP 2017 Classification System – An Overview
The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
The increasing average life expectancy has brought some age-related diseases to the spotlight one of which being Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases, such as periodontal disease, is a concern in the elderly. In a systematic review published in 2020 in the Journal of … [Read more...] about The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review – Science Sunday
284 Lasers are Cool with Joy Raskie, RDH
Please Leave a Review! THIS EPISODE COUNTS FOR CE! - but read the disclaimers it might not count for your state. Go here to take the test and get your free CE Credit! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Survey results from the end of last year indicate that a fair number of … [Read more...] about 284 Lasers are Cool with Joy Raskie, RDH
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Vascular Acquisition of Covid-19?”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH talks to us about a study titled The Covid-19 Pathway which proposes the fact that there could be an alternative route of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Quotes: “We know that any breach to immune … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Vascular Acquisition of Covid-19?”
Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of degenerative dementia with prevalence increasing with age. Periodontal disease has a high prevalence and incidence increases with age as well. With multiple common risk factors a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in 2017 in the journal … [Read more...] about Is Periodontal Disease Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Premedication Changes”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes a look at prophylactic antibiotics for the reduction of potential infective endocarditis. Quotes: “As we've continued to see research unpacking some of the risks associated with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Premedication Changes”
