EPISODE · May 19, 2022 · 20 MIN
#54: Dental Biofilm and Microbiology
from Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH · host Billie Lunt RDH MSDH
Dental biofilm is composed of a complex system of microbes that are found in the oral cavity. The dental hygienist performs a Carie’s risk and Periodontal risk assessment and should understand the connection of these risks to biofilm composition. It is important to understand the development process of dental biofilm and how it relates to the risk of disease development. Comprehensive understanding of dental biofilm development and composition will provide the dental hygiene student the “Why” behind all that we do to educate our patients to have good daily habits. It also helps develop an understanding of the need for use of ultrasonics, air flow, and laser technologies. Resources used: Wilkins, Clinical Application for the dental hygieneist 13th edition As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources: Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school Instagram: @the_happy_flosser Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message. Email Me: [email protected]
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Dental biofilm is composed of a complex system of microbes that are found in the oral cavity. The dental hygienist performs a Carie’s risk and Periodontal risk assessment and should understand the connection of these risks to biofilm composition. It is important to understand the development process of dental biofilm and how it relates to the risk of disease development. Comprehensive understanding of dental biofilm development and composition will provide the dental hygiene student the “Why” behind all that we do to educate our patients to have good daily habits. It also helps develop an understanding of the need for use of ultrasonics, air flow, and laser technologies. Resources used: Wilkins, Clinical Application for the dental hygieneist 13th edition As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources: Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school Instagram: @the_happy_flosser Other Podcasts: blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/ Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. bit.ly/thehappyflosser promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER Send Messages to: https://anchor.fm/billie43/message. Email Me: [email protected]
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