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
Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Parents with disease means the children are more likely to have that same disease. In this episode Katrina dives into when the shift of the composition of the bacteria in the oral cavity for kids begins for those with parents having periodontal disease. Resources: More Fast … [Read more...] about Parents with Perio, Children with Bugs – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders RDH
Are You Smarter Than a Dental Hygiene Student: The Oral Mucosa
This month's Fast Facts: Perio Edition will be a series that Katrina refers to as... Are You Smarter Than A Dental Hygiene Student? In this episode we review the Oral Mucosa and before you move past this thinking that you won't need this refresher, let us remind you that Oral Cancer screenings … [Read more...] about Are You Smarter Than a Dental Hygiene Student: The Oral Mucosa
Let’s Talk About Vitamin D – Fast Facts: Perio Edition with Katrina Sanders
This week we learn how necessary vitamin d is for our health. Not only does it help with bone growth and support but it also has roles in reducing inflammation, cell growth, and gut absorption of other vitamins. Learn about its effects on our periodontal health in this episode! Resources: More … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Vitamin D – Fast Facts: Perio Edition 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
Probing Implants and Disease Prevalence Revisted with Katrina Sanders, RDH Fast Facts: Perio Edition
This week we bring back two great episodes that Katrina did for us in 2022. One is about probing implants and the other is about the disease rates we are seeing, but not treating! Please go back and see what other episodes you could have missed by using the link below for all of our Fast … [Read more...] about Probing Implants and Disease Prevalence Revisted with Katrina Sanders, RDH Fast Facts: Perio Edition
Pumpkin, Patients, and Periodontitis! OH MY! “Fast Facts: Perio Edition”
This week we are loving up on Thanksgiving once again, this time talking about a favorite dessert, and that is of course pumpkin pie. Who doesn't love it when your waistband is so stretched out from that fabulous Thanksgiving dinner and yet you still find a little bit more room for a tiny little … [Read more...] about Pumpkin, Patients, and Periodontitis! OH MY! “Fast Facts: Perio Edition”
