Welcome Kerry Lepicek to the show! We learn about the importance of salivary diagnostics, what that means to our patients health, their likely disease prognosis, and what we can do to overcome the nasty bugs that can live in our oral cavities. This episode counts for CE (please check with your … [Read more...] about 376 Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek!
354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, we have a combo episode! The first half of this interview is with Melissa Calhoun, RDH to discuss Pregnancy and Oral Health. We are then joined by Joy Lantz, RDH to discuss tongue ties and myofunctional challenges that present in … [Read more...] about 354: Pregnancy and Myofunctional Therapy with Melissa Calhoun, RDH and Joy Lantz, RDH
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 59 “Pain Management 10”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focusing on pain and pain management! Today finishing the conversation about NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Inflammatory Agents) highlighting the types of patients that cannot take them! This series is sponsored by our … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 59 “Pain Management 10”
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 55 “Pain Management 7”
On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. continues the series focusing on pain and pain management! Today talking about NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Inflammatory Agents) and what they do, as well as their (dun dun dun dunnn) dark side! This series is sponsored by our friends … [Read more...] about Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 55 “Pain Management 7”
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behavior of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients – Science Sunday
Periodontal disease is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birthweight, and pre-eclampsia. Guidance from practitioners that provide care during pregnancy and delivery should include knowledge of the association between periodontal health and adverse pregnancy … [Read more...] about Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice Behavior of Midwives Concerning Periodontal Health of Pregnant Patients – Science Sunday
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators Periodontal disease elicits a severe inflammatory reaction which contributes to the destruction of periodontal structures. There are multiple factors that play a role in periodontal disease … [Read more...] about Periodontal Disease in Pregnancy: The Influence of General Factors and Inflammatory Mediators
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples Most of the bacteria colonizing the oral cavity in the first months of life are from the genus Streptococci. The colonization of Streptococci mutans is thought to occur after tooth eruption begins. A study published in 2019 in the … [Read more...] about Streptococcus mutans Detection in Saliva and Colostrum Samples – Science Sunday
309 Treating The Pregnant Patient With Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG
Please Leave a Review! On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Michelle and guest co-host, Amber Riley, RDH chat with Dr. Clark about treating our pregnant patients. Dr. Clark clears up some common misconceptions about treatment for these patients and offers guidance you can use in … [Read more...] about 309 Treating The Pregnant Patient With Shannon M. Clark, MD, MMS, FACOG
