In this podcast episode recorded from the RDH Under One Roof podcast lounge, esteemed guest Anne Rice engages in a deep discussion on the complexities of biological dental hygiene, periodontal disease, and the oral-systemic connection.

Topics include the importance of individualized patient care, the evolving landscape of dental hygiene, and the role of new diagnostic tools and treatments.

The conversation also delves into the need for greater autonomy for dental hygienists, access to dental care for the aging population, and the intersection of oral health with nutrition and systemic diseases like diabetes and leaky gut syndrome.

This is part one of a two-part series.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:44 Discussing Biologic Hygiene

00:59 The Oral Systemic Connection

01:42 Advancements in Periodontal Disease Treatment

04:10 The Role of Neutrophils in Oral Health07:29 Nutritional Impact on Oral Health

09:26 Xylitol and Erythritol in Dentistry

14:30 Challenges in Maintaining Oral Health

16:39 Discussing Aging and Oral Health

17:48 Challenges in Dental Care for the Elderly

18:30 Financial Barriers in Dentistry

20:34 Innovations and Tools for Elderly Oral Care

21:29 The Importance of Preventive Dental Care

24:03 Implant Failures and Their Causes

27:36 Access to Dental Care in Nursing Homes

30:32 Collaborative Approaches in Oral Health

33:40 The Need for Preventive Models in Dentistry