Episode #454: The Most Important 4 Minutes of Any Appointment? A medical history can change lives, and four minutes is all you need! It’s the most important part of any dental appointment, so how can we make the documenting process easier, more efficient, and as accurate as possible? You can’t know everything, but you can …
In this episode powered by IgniteDA, I return to the Dental Assistant NATION show to discuss a new research study discussing the relationship between periodontal disease and heart failure. It’s another example of the oral-systemic link and an important one for your patients to understand. For additional resources visit my website at www.tomviola.com For …
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In this episode, I return to the Dental Assistant Nation podcast to discuss a fascinating new study on vitamins and how effective they really are. Are we throwing our money down the drain or are vitamins what we need them to be? For additional resources visit my website at www.tomviola.com For additional episodes from …
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Pain management has often been a controversial subject, especially when opioids are involved. Researchers have looked into alternatives to opioid-based medications, finding that a combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen may be a viable solution. Read on to learn more. Medications are a necessary part of pain management, especially after common procedures such as molar …
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Acetaminophen is a popular painkiller, used by millions of people on a regular basis. But can overuse have detrimental effects? How can dentists be sure they are not overprescribing acetaminophen? Read on to find out. An active ingredient in more than 600 over-the-counter medications, acetaminophen is a regular part of countless people’s lives1. It …
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 88 “Povidone Iodine” On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition Tom Viola, R. Ph., C.C.P. talks to us about a product that bridges the dental and medical gap, and that is Povidone Iodine. Be sure to learn about how Povidone Iodine can be useful in the op and check out Povi-One from …
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Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 86 “Cannabis 5 – Increased Risk of Cancer and Other Diseases On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition let’s continue the series focused on cannabis focusing on the stress response to increased levels of THC. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven …
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Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 85 On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition let’s continue the series focused on cannabis focusing on some things you should consider for your patients that use cannabis. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by …
It’s not uncommon to see patients’ these days with 8 medications… and they aren’t the greatest reporters of their medical history. Listen as I join Brittany Simon, CRDH, BASDH & Charissa Wood, RDH as we walk through how to master your patients’ medical history.
Fast Facts: Pharmacology Episode 80 “Xerostomia” On this Fast Facts: Pharmacology Edition I discuss Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth highlighting solutions available for your patients. This series is sponsored by our friends at Elevate Oral Care! @elevateoralcare creates innovative and proven prevention-focused oral care products, learn more by visiting www.elevateoralcare.com and schedule your free …
With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, dental educator and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality dental continuing education content through his informative, fun and engaging dental pharmacology presentations.
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