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When coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first hit and the severity of the virus became well known last spring, there were plenty of concerns and reports on just how risky the profession of dental hygiene is. Top topics when dental practices were shut down for several weeks earlier this year included just how risky it is for hygienists to perform their jobs during a pandemic and what steps should be taken to protect all dental care providers post COVID-19.
It’s no surprise that hygienists wanted to get as much information as possible about how the virus spreads, how to see patients going forward, how to use and acquire the much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE), and anything and everything that dealt with advice and protocols during a pandemic.
Floss and Flip Flops Episode 13: The Focal Point of Infection
January 10th 2023The 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 & Flip Flops Episode 12: The 12 Medical Conditions of Concern…and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
December 2nd 2022Join 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!