438 Antibiotics: Who Needs A Pre-Med? With Sue Scherer, RDH

06/05/24 • 28 min

Antibiotics were once doled out like candy to anyone who had an ouchy tooth or metal in their body. Now, we know better... sorta. 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, and how one commonly used antibiotic has really gone on to seriously hurt and kill people.

Resources:

https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14214197/to-premedicate-or-not-to-premedicate-untangling-current-recommendations-on-antibiotic-premedication

Talking With Docs Video: https://youtu.be/KBaGbcj2PdU?si=CNElveER8iiDMCA9

Email Sue: [email protected]

Resources:

https://www.rdhmag.com/pathology/article/14214197/to-premedicate-or-not-to-premedicate-untangling-current-recommendations-on-antibiotic-premedication

Talking With Docs Video: https://youtu.be/KBaGbcj2PdU?si=CNElveER8iiDMCA9

Email Sue: [email protected]

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How Does Vaping Hurt Our Patients? Ask The Experts with Katrina Sanders, RDH

About 20% of high schoolers and up to 5% of middle schoolers are vaping in the United States. In this episode Katrina Sanders dives into oral health, systemic, and safety effects to better prepare us for these conversation with our patients!

In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.trytherabreath.com

Resources:

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/ Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

Resource #1: Sahni, V. (2023). Vaping questions. British Dental Journal, 234(10), 713-713.
Resource #2: Irusa, K. F., Vence, B., & Donovan, T. (2020). Potential oral health effects of e‐cigarettes and vaping: A review and case reports. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, 32(3), 260-264.
Resource #3: Wadia, R., Booth, V., Yap, H. F., & Moyes, D. L. (2016). A pilot study of the gingival response when smokers switch from smoking to vaping. British dental journal, 221(11), 722-726.

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https://www.vox.com/even-better/24153561/fight-argue-without-ruining-relationships-conflict-disagreement-compromise