Anti-Periodontitis Therapy is a new term coined as a collective term for protocol used to lower cancer risks in patients. In this episode, Katrina examines the research study that, spoilers, shows that patients getting periodontal therapy actually lower their cancer risk. Listen to exactly what that means for you and your patient base.

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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

Chen, S. H., Chen, J. F., Hung, Y. T., Hsu, T. J., Chiu, C. C., & Kuo, S. J. (2023). Exploring the Relationship between Periodontitis, Anti-Periodontitis Therapy, and Extra-Oral Cancer Risk: Findings from a Nationwide Population-Based Study. Biomedicines,11(7), 1949.

Do you ever have to measure out your floss or cut your prophy paste cups in half? This week Heather, Lizz, and Anna talk about them cheap ol dentists!

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

In today's episode I am going solo and will give you a preview of what to expect at RDH Under One Roof for next week. I discuss what classes look amazing to me, some of the networking events, and some tips for first timers and alumni alike as well as some practical logistical thoughts.

Digital business card - https://blinq.me/ Shuttle information - https://www.rdhunderoneroof.com/rdhuor2023/hotel-information 2024 call for abstracts - https://www.rdhunderoneroof.com/rdhuor2023/callforabstracts

The ADHA celebrated its 100th anniversary this past weekend and so it is fitting that Katrina takes us through the history and evolution of the profession of dental hygienists!

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More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/16407684/a-history-of-the-dental-hygiene-profession

I am excited to bring you this bonus episode from Bola.ai. I had a chance to chat with Tina Long and Rushi Ganmukhi about how to make our lives as hygienists easier through utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence. They are here to tell you to reclaim those precious minutes from each appointment to take the well deserved break, rest, or snack break!

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www.bola.ai

There is an over abundance of options of homecare tools and products for our patients to choose from. Further, our patients want to feel reassured that they are choosing the right ones! Listen as Melissa Calhoun reviews important things to consider when making your patient recommendations!

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@missyrdh on Instagram Melissa's email address [email protected] www.waterpik.com Waterpik Ion - https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/products/dental-water-flosser/WF-11W010-1/ Waterpik SonicFusion 2.0 - https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/products/flossing-toothbrush/SF-04CD010-1/ Lunch and Learn - https://www.waterpik.com/oral-health/pro/lunch-learn/

In this episode we bring back Michelle Lee from OSAP (osap.org) and welcome in her friend Karen Gregory who is an RN and huge supporter of OSAP. We review what OSAP does, discuss the annual conference and bootcamp, discuss membership, and talk about the new version of the If Saliva Were Red video.

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Can we use plants and natural medicines to combat periodontal disease? How does gingival crevicular fluid act as a transportation system? Katrina Sanders has the latest news on this episode!

Resources:

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

Pandey, R., Barman, J. N., Palwankar, P., Goyal, A., & Dhalla, N. (2023). Efficacy Of Commercially Available 10 Mg Curcumin Gel On Gingival Crevicular Fluid Periostin levels In In Chronic Periodontitis Patients. Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, 229-235.

This week Andrew Johnston, RDH gives some tips when working with 4 somewhat unique and potentially more difficult patient groups. We get all types in our chairs and we need to be prepared and be nimble to adapt to their needs. Our homecare instructions cannot be one size fits all!

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[email protected] https://www.kevinmd.com/2014/04/4-reasons-patients-angry.html#:~:text=Any%20patient%20who%20displays%20anger,concerns%20have%20not%20been%20addressed. www.gc.dental/america

Buckle up everyone for an exclusive interview with two of dentistry's most fabulous doctors - Dr. David Rice and Dr. Pam Maragliano-Muniz - as we talk about their new project debuting in July 2023!

Details to come but be sure to follow them on their social media accounts to get all the insider information!

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FB and LinkedIn: Pamela Maragliano Muniz and David Rice

Instagram: @drpamala_maragliano and @ignitedds

dentaleconomics.com @dentaleconomics

Email their new show! [email protected]