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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

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

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.       

Join me as I return to the Dental Assistant Nation podcast and dive into the research on hand sanitizer and some allergic reactions that have been reported, as well as the trend of “mouth taping” on TikTok. This is an episode no one in dentistry will want to miss.     This podcast was produced

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Serotonin syndrome occurs when you take medications that cause high levels of the chemical serotonin to accumulate in your body.” This is something that all dental practices should be aware of, and Tom Viola, RPh, dental’s pharmacology expert, is here to discuss what you need to know and why you

Before the holidays, some new findings on bisphosphonates were released. In this podcast, Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on what the study means and what it could mean for your dental patients. He also discusses how this could be another opportunity for collaboration between medical and dental practitioners. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 170:

Please Rate and Review Us:  This Week Tom talks to us about patient self-medication! With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his reputation as the go-to specialist for delivering quality continuing education content through his informative engaging presentations. Tom’s sellout programs provide an overview

Let’s talk pain control and your patients. Let’s talk about what that means when it comes to codeine. Let’s talk to dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, about it so you can get the information you need. #TogetherWeRise Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 160: Codeine and your dental patients

Tom Viola joins Michelle Strange for a Facebook Live chat on dental pain control during and after this pandemic. Listen in as Tom answers some of the viewer questions! This episode is sponsored by Crest + OralB. We thank them for supporting us, amazing educators like Tom, and for supporting dental teams everywhere. Learn more

Tom Viola, RPh, is back to talk about acetaminophen, supplements, and other standard things your patients may be taking … but they may not think about telling you about. What are the effects and what do you need to know? A frank and honest conversation with dental’s pharmacology expert. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 168:

Let’s talk about the effects of cannabis on your dental patients. Let’s talk about why they need more anesthetic. Let’s talk about what you need to know about this important topic with dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 161: Cannabis and your dental patients

Antibiotics use is often a debated topic in our profession and between our profession and specialties like orthopedics.  What do the guidelines say?  How do we advocate for our patients so we don’t create these superbugs because of antibiotic overuse? Dr. Tom Viola is back for another TIPisode on this topic. Don’t forget to share

On this episode, dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a recent warning regarding the effects that ibuprofen reportedly could have on pregnancy. This is a must-listen for any practice to protect their pregnant team members and patients. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 158: Pregnancy and ibuprofen: What you need

There’s a challenge going around TikTok regarding Benadryl. How does it impact your dental patients? How it could impact the young people you know who love TikTok? Dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to explain. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 155: What you need to know about the Benadryl challenge on TikTok

Polypharmacy…. is that a new term for you?  This TIPisode discusses what this means.  This TIPisode can benefit YOU, your loved ones, and your patients.  Medication interactions are a big deal and we need to know about them when reading through medical histories. With over 30 years’ experience as a pharmacist, educator, speaker and author,

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application for Trelegy Ellipta for the maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 18 years and older. This new indication, and resulting increased market demand, for Trelegy Ellipta is of importance to dentistry since its ingredients have dental implications and adverse effects

Dental pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, is back to talk about a recent article finding a possible connection between colorectal cancer and periodontal disease. With the recent death of movie star Chadwick Boseman from colon cancer, now could be the perfect time to discuss this link with your patients. #TogetherWeRise Dental Assistant Nation · Episode

Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to discuss the new wave of anticoagulants and what it means for dental practices and patients. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 149: What you need to know about anticoagulants

Dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, is back to talk about a study that has been released detailing the role of supplements and vitamins in the fight against COVID-19. Some interesting and timely thoughts on the subject and what you need to know. #TogetherWeRise Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 148: Vitamins, supplements, and battling COVID-19

In this hard-hitting episode, IgniteDA co-founder Kevin Henry is joined by dental’s pharmacology expert Tom Viola to talk about some of the tough times being endured by dental team members and their patients … and what can be done about it. #TogetherWeRise Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 147: Why it’s OK to not be OK

Dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, joins the podcast to talk about a link that dentists and team members need to know about between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and dental implants. He also discusses why PPIs should be included on the patient’s medical history intake form. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 143: The link between proton

Dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about a recent study on opioid usage. He also discusses if and how the role of opioids in dental practices has changed after the rise of COVID-19. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 135: Thoughts on opioids in the dental practice after the rise of

Dentistry will come back after the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean it has to remain the same. Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about what the future may look like and how dental assistants (and dental practices) can plan for it now. #TogetherWeRise Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 121: Messaging for dental

Live from the Seattle Study Club symposium in Phoenix, dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola RPh, joins the show to talk about how medical emergencies in the dental practice can be potentially avoided by listening for red flags from the patient. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 113: The importance of truly listening during the dental intake

In this episode, dental’s pharmacology expert, Tom Viola, RPh, joins the show to talk about what dental professionals need to know about vaping in 2020 and how to discuss the trend with their patients. Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 103: What dental professionals need to know about vaping heading into 2020

Dental pharmacology expert Tom Viola, RPh, is back with a frank discussion about the oral-systemic connection and why it’s time dental practices started talking to their patients about it. He also offers some tips to get the conversation started. #TogetherWeRise #IgniteDA Dental Assistant Nation · Episode 99: How to discuss the oral-systemic connection with your