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#11 - Padmé Amidala and Pregnancy Gingivitis
Padmé Amidala was a queen, a senator, and a mother. But while she witnessed war rage across the galaxy, she may have experienced a personal battle with pregnancy gingivitis. Join the Star Wars School of Dentistry to learn about this common yet painful oral condition and how it can be managed. ...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene, Periodontics
Prior to beginning the assessment portion of the hygiene appointment, it is essential to explain to the patient what you will be doing and why. This allows the patient to be a part of the decision-making process and will aid in treatment acceptance. “I’m measuring the natural space between your...  Read More
Providing Culturally Competent Care
Interprofessional Collaboration
#3 - Darth Maul and Periodontal Disease
  #3 - Darth Maul The Star Wars School of Dentistry welcomes Darth Maul on episode #3. Darth Maul's oral hygiene is definitely less than half as good as it should be, so what is his diagnosis, what is the treatment needed, and what risks may be associated with continued lack of oral health care?...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene, Periodontics
PATIENT CARE: The Squeeze on Blood Pressure
Categories: Hygiene
PATIENT CARE: The Quandary of Polishing
Categories: Hygiene
INSPECTION TIP
Inspection Tip of the Day The office should have sufficient toilet with soap and water and disposable towels or air.  There will be minimum risk of germs transfer between patients as well as staff. #toilet #soap #tissue #towel #safety  Read More
Categories: Hygiene
You’re not just a dentist, therapist, assistant, hygienist or administrative team member. You are in the business of creating longer, healthier and happier lives. And you get to do that every day! What a privilege. Sometimes it is easy to overlook the difference you are making while dealing with...  Read More
Categories: Hygiene, Periodontics
Ask Howard #1 - Hygiene Compensation
Dr. Howard Farran takes community questions and gives you his uncensored take on everything dentistry related. Leave a comment, or use the hashtag #askhoward on Twitter or Facebook to submit a question for Howard. Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on  Subscribe to Dentistry Uncensored on    Read More
This code was created, in part, to give periodontists an exam/evaluation code. General Dentists are held to the same standard of care as Periodontists, and since a complete periodontal exam (CPE) for all adult patients is recommended annually, utilizing code D0180 (Comprehensive Periodontal...  Read More
Train for Your Game
Talking Shop with Dr. Thomas Hirsch, Zyris Founder and Board Member
On this episode of The Dental Up Podcast, we talk with Dr. Thomas Hirsch, the Founder of Zyris, formerly known as Isolite. Dr. Hirsch has been living and practicing dentistry in Malibu, California, for more than 30 years. His high-tech practice specializes in cosmetic, restorative and implant...  Read More
PAIN-FREE DENTAL ERGONOMICS STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER
  In a 2004 the National Institute of Health published a  on the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints related to dentistry. A group of 430 dental professionals were surveyed and 62% reported having a musculoskeletal injury complaint within a 12 month period. Of that group, 35% reported having...  Read More
Top 5 Ways to Increase Hygiene Profitability
Listen Here: Sandy Pardue gives us a list of 5 things we need to review ASAP to make sure we are getting the absolute most out of our hygiene department. 1. Learn what procedures are not being performed. 2. Set goals JUST for your hygienist 3. Learn how to pay your hygienist  4. Do a "Hygiene...  Read More
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