EPISODE · May 15, 2020 · 13 MIN
TIPisode Glass Ionomer and Urgent Care Situations with Andrew Johnston, RDH
from A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast · host A Tale of Two Hygienists
PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW HERE! Join Andrew Johnston, RDH - a restorative hygienist who practices in Washington State and Oregon. Andrew has been a practicing since 2009 and is here to talk to us about Glass Ionomers/Hybrids and EQUIA Forte by GC. TIPisode Highlights A look at Glass Ionomer Glass Hybrids Importance of Instructions for Use What Andrew loves about EQUIA Forte Ways to use EQUIA Forte in today's ops. Quotes "Traditionally Glass Ionomers have been used where moisture control has been problematic" "GC kept working on ways to improve the clinical outcomes and developed the next generation which was the EQUIA Forte" "For the super nerdy people like me who care about flexural strength and wear resistance this new improved formula is higher flexural strength, higher wear resistance, higher resistance to acid, and higher fluoride release than the previous Equia" "Please please please read the instructions for use, follow them, and make sure everyone on your team is doing the same" "It takes about 6 months for the coating to wear off" "Triaging is the most important factor to determining which treatment route you should take." "…using it (Silver Diamine Fluoride) underneath Equia Forte has shown to reduce sensitivity and potentially aid in remineralization of the tooth. Links Learn more, sign up for a virtual meeting and get FREE CE: https://bit.ly/2Lw3g4y http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php http://www.gcamerica.com http://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/EQUIA_Forte/ http://www.gcamerica.com/products/operatory/EQUIA-Forte-HT/
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