Fast Facts – Perio Edition Episode 4 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back, everyone. You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello and welcome to Fast Facts – […]
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This week, we are continuing the anatomy conversation, and this time we are moving into discussing the alveolar process. The next two episodes, we’ll talk about the different parts of the alveolar process, but to begin, we understand the alveolar process itself constitutes the part of the maxilla and the mandible that form as well as support the sockets of the teeth, also known as the alveoli.
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Whoo, today we’re going to focus on the attached gingiva and this is an important gingiva for us to take a look at for many reasons, it’s called attached not because it’s not single, not on dating apps, but rather because it’s not movable. It is attached, firmly bound into the bone and cementum by connective tissue fibers and it’s important to note that attached gingiva is able to withstand the forces from toothbrushing and chewing.
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Today’s episode continues the conversation around oral anatomy and today, I am thrilled to discuss the conversation around the dentogingival unit. Now, I know what you’re thinking …really Sanders? We’re talking about the dentogingival unit? Yes, we are and let me tell you why.
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Today’s episode is walking us through the conversation around oral anatomy and specifically today we’re going to be talking about our amazing periodontal ligament.
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This week’s episode is a continuous episode in which we are going to be discussing anatomical considerations of the periodontium. In previous weeks, we talked about the gingiva and more specifically, the attached gingiva. Today, we’re going to talk about the interdental gingiva or the interdental papilla.
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At Coast Dental practices, we are committed to providing the latest technology to our patients. Now we’re pleased to offer laser technology in some offices to help patients achieve the results they desire. Here are five ways orthodontists are using lasers: To speed up treatment time.Sometimes when soft tissue (the gum) partially covers a tooth,
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Brushing your teeth regularly and maintaining proper oral care can play a big role in the fight against COVID-19 — since patients with gum disease are nine times more likely to die from the bug, according to new research. A study of more than 500 patients also found that those with gum disease were 3.5
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Fast Facts – Perio Edition Episode 9 [Andrew Johnston, RDH] Welcome back, everyone. You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH] Hello and welcome
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Fast Facts – Perio Edition Episode 2 [Andrew Johnston, RDH]Welcome back, everyone. You are listening to another episode of Fast Facts- Perio Edition brought to you by A Tale of Two Hygienists in partnership with DentistRX. And now, please welcome your host, Katrina Sanders. [Katrina Sanders, RDH]Hello and welcome to Fast Facts – Perio Edition.
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Need one more reason to quit smoking? Tobacco facilitates the growth of bacteria in dental plaque, which is that sticky substance that coats the teeth and causes decay. Coast Dental Chief Clinical Director Cindy Roark, DMD, explains how it stains your teeth and what you can do to remove it. Related Posts
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