
Ep. 376: Salivary Diagnostics with Kerry Lepicek, RD
In this episode with our Canadian friend, Kerry Lepicek, she discusses the importance of salivary diagnostics.
In this episode with our Canadian friend, Kerry Lepicek, she discusses the importance of salivary diagnostics.
Listen in as we talk with the “Queen of Dental Hygiene” and biologic dental hygienist, Barbara Tritz, RDH. She explains why she became a biologic dental hygienist and discusses ozonated water, the SMART technique for removing mercury restorations, and why she uses a microscope in her operatory.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Listen in as we talk with Karen Davis, RDH where she discusses the personal difficulties and heartbreaks she has experienced throughout her life, including the passing of her husband who was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, she shares her Lemonade Recipe to help you sustain joy and be grateful for every moment in life.
Andrew interviews Hygiene Superstar podcaster, Dr. Mike Czubiak to discuss sleep apnea and airway, which became his passion after a car accident.
Ellen Myers joins us this week as we review oral cancer and the need for screenings in our operatory. The rates of oral cancer are not going down so we need to be vigilant in catching it early!
Dr. Kim Kutsch is one of the leading minds on cariology and prevention and that is the focus for this episode. He recognizes that everyone needs tailored care based on their specific risk factors. He is also a huge advocate for patient education and for hygienists.
In this incredible episode, Catrice Opichka clues us in on some updates regarding the dangers of vaping. We talk about 2nd and 3rd hand vaping effects, where the national organizations stand on its regulation, and so much more!
After listening to this episode, you should be able to: Understand and define the aim of functional medicine to provide comprehensive care. Recognize and understand the normal reference ranges for key blood components, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin, and various enzymes. Indicate an understanding of the effects of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and glucose in the bloodstream.
Today is an interesting discussion because it is foundational to everything that we see as dental professionals. We are talking myofunctional therapy but with babies.
Today is a continuation of last week’s episode where we talk about the foundational moments of a babies life that can shape the anatomical features and future habits of adults.
We continue our myofunctional therapy series this month with a focus on children.
We continue our myofunctional therapy series this month with a focus on chiropractic care for adults.
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. (0.5 credits)
In this episode Teresa Power DeNike joins the podcast to chat about nasal breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and how the dental hygienist plays a role in assessment and treatment for patients.
In this episode, Barbara Tritz introduces us to ozone therapy in treating periodontal disease and dentinal hypersensitivity.
PODCAST | In this episode, Sue Scherer helps us uncover what we can be doing for our patients from the earliest stages of family planning and through pregnancy.
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