Far patient assessment and classifications are based on clinical assessments made by the dental professional with little to no input from the patient. By inquiring and integrating patient-reported outcomes, the clinician can get a better assessment of the patient’s perception of the disease. This … [Read more...] about Association between periodontal health status and patient-reported outcomes in patients managed in a non-specialist, general dental practice – Science Sunday
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Red Complex Bacteria”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through red complex bacteria! Quotes: “These red complex bacteria are Tannerella forsythia, Treponema denticola, and the Regina George of red complex bacteria Porphyromonas … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Red Complex Bacteria”
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Green Complex Bacteria”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through green complex bacteria as established by Sokransky et al in their 1998 classification system. Quotes: “E. Corrodens is commensal of the human mouth as well as the upper … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Green Complex Bacteria”
RDH Laser Procedures with Joy Raskie, RDH – Your Dental Top 5
This week on your Dental Top 5 Podcast your host Amanda Hill is talking with Joy Raskie, RDH about the Top 5 RDH laser procedures. Episode Highlights Joys Background Top 5 - RDH Laser Procedures Quotes “I called my husband balling and said ‘I am not using this … [Read more...] about RDH Laser Procedures with Joy Raskie, RDH – Your Dental Top 5
Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Diseases of the Periodontium”
On this week’s episode of Fast Facts - Perio Edition your host, Katrina Sanders, RDH takes us through a broad definition of diseases of the periodontium. Quotes: “I absolutely love this definition because it clarifies the fact that diseases of the periodontium begin with … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Perio Edition “Diseases of the Periodontium”
Perio Protocols Using Lasers, Adjunctive Therapy, And Homecare with Amber Auger, RDH – Episode 232
Please Leave a Review! Michelle continues to indulge her love for and fascination with all things perio by interviewing a fellow hygienist who’s trained on advanced periodontal tools that Michelle only wishes she could get her hands on. Amber Auger, RDH, is a speaker, professional … [Read more...] about Perio Protocols Using Lasers, Adjunctive Therapy, And Homecare with Amber Auger, RDH – Episode 232
Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy Multiple clinical trials have shown the efficacy of scaling and root planning as a treatment to reduce bacteria load in periodontally involved patients. In addition, some adjunctive antimicrobial … [Read more...] about Microbial Colonization of the Periodontal Pocket and its Significance for Periodontal Therapy: Science Sunday
Patient Self-Care of Periodontal Pocket Infections: Science Sunday
Patient self-care of periodontal pocket infections Managing periodontal disease can be a very complex task. Multiple factors come into play and as dental professionals, we need to be able to assess these factors and recommend treatment and home care that will be effective at maintaining a healthy … [Read more...] about Patient Self-Care of Periodontal Pocket Infections: Science Sunday
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 26 (Andre Shirdan and The C.R.E.W. Process)
In this amazing episode we welcome Andre Shirdan! Andre has a background in retail and has used his training and experience to create processes and workflows for hygienists to be more effective! You can learn more about his background here http://www.thecrewprocess.com/andre/ We talk in this … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 26 (Andre Shirdan and The C.R.E.W. Process)
