Supplemental Oxygen in an Acute Myocardial Infarction
You are about to begin dental treatment on your healthy 65-year-old male patient when he suddenly develops severe chest pain. You suspect he is having … more
oral systemic health
What Your Ears May Tell Us About Your Health
We are living in a systemically compromised world. As the prevalence of physical illness increases through the decades, we, as dental hygienists, are finding ourselves … more
Is Your Tongue Causing Your Health Problems?
Ever wonder what organ really controls our body? Most assume it is the heart. The heart pumps blood to the lungs, which is needed to … more
85 Per Cent of Canadian Dentists Perform Patient Health Assessments
Dental professionals are being held responsible for recognizing their patients’ areas of poor health, especially outside their mouths. In a recent survey conducted by Oral … more
Oral-systemic health and your dental team
From RDH – by Karen Davis – karen@karendavis.net Front office administrators, dental assistants, dentists, and dental hygienists have one thing in common: Patients will approach … more