Welcome to the age old debate of should we or shouldn't we use articaine for mandibular blocks from a pharmacologist's perspective! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com Our partners on this episode Aquoral - Www.aquoralspray.com   

Articaine for Mandibular Blocks, is it okay? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!

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There are lots of considerations for which anesthetic you should use and 3% plain is commonly used in dentistry. Mostly we think it should be used in cases of short acting, but then we have to consider that multiple cartridges could lead to toxicity... so when should we use it? Tom Viola explains in today's episode! Be sure to check out what Tom Viola is up to by visiting Tomviola.com or email him - Tom@Tomviola.com

When Should I Use 3% Plain? Fast Facts with Tom Viola!

Fighting is inevitable. We fight with people we don't like, we fight with our coworkers, we fight with our friends and loved ones etc. But this is an art to fighting the right way and in this TIPisode we lean on a recent article that teaches us some key points and takeaways.    https://www.vox.com/even-better/24153561/fight-argue-without-ruining-relationships-conflict-disagreement-compromise

TIPisode: How to Fight Without Ruining Relationships with Andrew Johnston

Antibiotics were once doled out like candy to anyone who had an ouchy tooth or metal in their body. Now, we know better... sorta. Sue Scherer joins the podcast this week to talk about what our responsibility is as dental professionals for understanding and knowing proper use and administration of antibiotics, and how one commonly used antibiotic has really gone on to seriously hurt and kill people. Resources:  https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14214197/to-premedicate-or-not-to-premedicate-untangling-current-recommendations-on-antibiotic-premedication Talking With Docs Video: https://youtu.be/KBaGbcj2PdU?si=CNElveER8iiDMCA9 Email Sue: sscherer@waterpik.com  

438 Antibiotics: Who Needs A Pre-Med? With Sue Scherer, RDH

About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients! 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/    Resource #1: Sahni, V. (2023). Vaping questions. British Dental Journal, 234(10), 713-713.   Resource #2: Irusa, K. F., Vence, B., & Donovan, T. (2020). Potential oral health effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 32(3), 260-264.   Resource #3: Wadia, R., Booth, V., Yap, H. F., & Moyes, D. L. (2016). A pilot study of the gingival response when smokers switch from smoking to vaping. British dental journal, 221(11), 722-726.  

How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH

Join Anna, Lizz, and Heather as they question why many hygienists simply are not progressing! Old habits do die hard, but we need to get our heads out of the sand. Listen to this week's episode for the frequently asked questions that just need to end! RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

Articaine for Mandibular Blocks, is it okay? Ask The Experts with Tom Viola!

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