Floss & Flip-Flops

Floss & Flip-Flops

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Floss & Flip-Flops episodes

  • S2 Ep3: Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
    In this episode, the Sanders Sisters deep dive into discussion on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness and discuss etiology and management for bleeding disorders.

    What is DVT?
    DVT is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. Irregular clotting or lack-of can cause a variety of issues, especially in procedures where soft tissue (such as the gums) come into play.

    Check out this resource from Stefanie VanDuine, RDH, BSDH, MSDH on treating patients with bleeding disorders. 

    Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters.

    For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com.

    Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: 
    • Website: katrinasanders.com
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
      • 47 min
    • S2 Ep2: Children's Dental Health Month with Irene Iancu
      In this episode, we have Irene Iancu, a Restorative dental hygienist who incorporates myofunctional Therapy in her adult and child patients. She discusses the steps and challenges involved in making this career transition or incorporating elements of OMT into everyday dentistry and orthodontics.
      Recorded live at Yankee Dental Congress, we discuss a few essential and often overlooked elements. 
      Overview of Myofunctional Therapy
      • Definition of myofunctional Therapy
      • What it entails and its significance in dental and overall health
      • The role of myofunctional therapists in the treatment of various oral and facial conditions
        •  Irene's Journey from into Myofunctional Therapist
        • Irene's background and experience in the dental field
        • The reasons behind her decision to transition to myofunctional Therapy
        • The process of retraining and becoming a certified myofunctional therapist
          • Skills and Qualifications Required for Myofunctional Therapy
          • Importance of a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology
          • Essential communication and interpersonal skills
          • The role of ongoing education and professional development
            • Challenges and Opportunities in Myofunctional Therapy
            • Common challenges faced by myofunctional therapists and how to overcome them
            • Opportunities for growth and advancement in the field
            • Integration of myofunctional Therapy into dental and medical practices
              • Making a career transition to myofunctional Therapy requires a combination of dedication, hard work, and a passion for helping others. Irene's journey serves as an inspiration to all dental professionals who are looking to expand their skills and make a difference in the lives of their patients long-term. 
              Remember, Lips together, teeth slightly apart, breathing through the nose and stick that tongue just behind those front teeth. 


              Mentioned Resources: 

              Kat's Wine- The Wine Op -> https://www.thewineop.com/

              Irene's Dental office: Toothlifestudio.ca or https://www.instagram.com/toothlife/

              --------Follow along on Instagram!--------

              Katrina: @thedentalwinegenist
              Irene: @Toothlife.Irene
              Tooth or Dare Podcast: @Toothordare.podcast

              Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters.

              For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com.

              Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: 
              • Website: katrinasanders.com
              • Facebook
              • Instagram
              • LinkedIn

                • Reference
                1. Nestor, J. (2020). Breath. Penguin Life.
                56 min
              • S2 Ep1: The Focal Point of Infection
                The Sanders Sisters jump into 2023 with a discussion of the many conditions that display some of their earliest symptoms in the oral environment, and all the ways this can connect to systemic issues that can become serious health challenges for patients.

                Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters.

                For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com.

                Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: 
                • Website: katrinasanders.com
                • Facebook
                • Instagram
                • LinkedIn
                  • References
                  1. https://www.sindecusemuseum.org/dental-hygiene-a-century-of-progress
                  2. https://www.mchoralhealth.org/milestones/1913.html
                  3. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00220345190010030101?journalCode=jdrb
                  4. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1034/j.1600-0757.2000.2230102.x
                  5. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140673602013879
                  6. https://jdh.adha.org/content/87/suppl_1/58
                    7. 55 min
                  7. S1 Ep12: The 12 Medical Conditions of Concern…and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
                    Join the Sanders Sisters as they welcome the holidays and the last episode of their first season of Floss & FlipFlops! In this episode, the sisters discuss the 12 medical conditions on Santa’s list that can indicate a bigger systemic complication, and how you can integrate your knowledge of these conditions in helping your patients achieve lifelong health!

                    Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the oral-systemic link and its impact—from your teeth down to your toes. The podcast is produced monthly by Dental Products Report® and Modern Hygienist®, in partnership with The Sanders sisters.

                    For additional content for dental professionals visit DPR and MH at dentalproductsreport.com.

                    Katrina Sanders, RDH, can be reached at: 
                    • Website: katrinasanders.com
                    • Facebook
                    • Instagram
                    • LinkedIn

                      • EPISODE 12 REFERENCES:
                      1. Tattersall, M. C., et. al. (2015). Asthma Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, 35(6), 1520-1525.
                      2. Yeh, E. T. H., & Bickford, C. L. (2009). Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer Therapy: Incidence, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Management. J Am Coll Cardiol, 53(24), 2231-2247.
                      3. Chaikriangkrai, K., et. a l. (2015). Additive prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score and renal function in patients with acute chest pain without known coronary artery disease: up to 5-year follow-up. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 31(8), 1619-1626.
                      4. Liu, Y., et. al. (2014). Kidney Stones and Cardiovascular Risk: A Metaanalysis of Cohort Studies. Am J Kidney Dis, 64(3), 402-410.
                      5. Uddin, S. M. I., et. al. (2018). Erectile Dysfunction as an Independent Predictor of Future Cardiovascular Events: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Circulation. doi:10.1161/circulationaha.118.033990
                      6. Clarson, L. E., et. al. (2015). Increased risk of vascular disease associated with gout: a retrospective, matched cohort study in the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 74(4), 642-647
                      7. Beckman, J., Duncan, M., et al. HIV and PAD. March 12, 2018.  Circulation; 10.1161.117.032647
                      8. van Nimwegen, F. A., et. al. (2015). Cardiovascular disease after Hodgkin lymphoma treatment: 40-year disease risk. JAMA Intern Med. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2015.1180
                      9. Rodondi, N., et al. (2010). Subclinical hypothyroidism and the risk of coronary heart disease and mortality. JAMA, 304(12), 1365-1374.
                      10. Larsson Susanna, C., et. al. (2019) Thyroid Function and Dysfunction in Relation to 16 Cardiovascular Diseases: A Mendelian Randomization Study. Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, 0(0). doi:10.1161/CIRCGEN.118.002468
                      11. Adelborg, K., et. al. (2018). Migraine and risk of cardiovascular diseases: Danish population based matched cohort study. Bmj, 360. doi:10.1136/bmj.k 96
                      12. Chapple ILC, Potential mechanisms underpinning the nutritional modulation of periodontal inflammation.  J Am Dent Assoc. 2009; 140 (2): 178-184.
                      13. Hujoel P. Dietary carbohydrates and dental-systemic diseases.  J Dental Res. 2009; 88 (6): 490-502.
                      14. Lee M, et al "Current Helicobacter pylori infection is significantly associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in healthy subjects: A cross-sectional study" PloS One 2018; 13(3): e0193646.
                      15. Shah NH, LePendu P., Bauer-Mehren A., et al. (June 10, 2015). Proton Pump Inhibitor Usage and the risk of MI in the general population. LLoS ONE 10(6).
                      16. Mercado FB, Marshall RI, Bartold PM. Inter-relationships between rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal disease. A Review. J Clin Periodontol 2003; 30: 761-772.

                        17. 59 min
                      17. S1 Ep11: Diabetes Health Month
                        Diabetes is a global disparity and most notably impacts those who are diagnosed as well as those with pre-diabetes or undiagnosed diabetes. Let’s discuss how to become better patient advocates in the screening, management and maintenance of diabetic cases.
                        51 min
                      18. S1 Ep10: Dental Hygienists in Hospitals
                        The Sanders Sisters are joined by Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH, a dental hygienist who has taken on the role of oral health educator at Texas Children’s Hospital. Jenell works to help advance her facility's oral care program in the cancer center. Treating children with cancer and how hygienists could make a difference in hospital settings are discussed this month.
                        46 min
                      20. S1 Ep8: We Have More Commonalities Than We Do Differences
                        *Sensitive Content Warning: Description of genocide and violence against women and children.*
                        With so many incredible reviews on the July episode about health disparities & humanitarian work, join the Sanders Sisters as they recap their time in Rwanda with Dr Kimberly Harms, discussing commonalities across all walks of life.
                        To learn more about how to contribute to the Bob & Linda Sanders Memorial Library Foundation, visit gofundme.com/f/the-bob-Linda-memorial-library-fund
                        Connect with Dr Kimberly Harms at: [email protected]
                        54 min
                      22. S1 Ep6: Family Health & Fitness
                        This month, the Sanders sisters welcome a surprise guest as they focus on family fitness and wellness, and what you can do to keep your family active.
                        Visit this link to listen to our previous episode on nutrition: https://bit.ly/Episode3_Nutrition
                        42 min

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                      Floss and Flip-Flops with the Sanders sisters features hosts dental hygienist and speaker Katrina M. Sanders, RDH, and podiatrist Dr Elizabeth Sanders, DPM. Together, the sisters discuss the…