Clinical

Podcasts

The Sanders Sisters jump into 2023 with a discussion of the many conditions that display some of their earliest symptoms in the oral environment, and all the ways this can connect to systemic issues that can become serious health challenges for patients.

Floss and Flip Flops Episode 13: The Focal Point of Infection

Articles

This integration of medical and dental records will allow clinicians at the University of California San Francisco to coordinate care for patients across disciplines. 

University of California San Francisco is the First to Integrate Records Across Medical and Dental

The Sanders Sisters are joined by Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH, a dental hygienist who has taken on the role of oral health educator at Texas Children’s Hospital. Jenell works to help advance her facility's oral care program in the cancer center. Treating children with cancer and how hygienists could make a difference in hospital settings are discussed this month.

Floss & Flip-Flops Episode 10: Dental Hygienists in Hospitals

This study from the University of Michigan researched heart attack patients who received perio care, finding that they spent less time in the hospital. 

University of Michigan Study Demonstrates Better Outcomes for Perio Patients Post Heart Attack

This new dental-medical practice will allow patients to be assessed and treated with the oral-systemic link in mind. 

Pacific Dental Services Launches New Dental-Medical Practice in Las Vegas

Videos

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by John Flucke, DDS and Jeff Rohde, DDS to discuss the strong link between systemic health and oral health, and what that means for you and your patients. [26 minutes]

Mastermind - Episode 14 - The Oral-Systemic Link

It is vital to discuss the dental hygienist’s role when it comes to teaching patients about mouth-body connections.

Talking About Oral Systemic Health in the Dental Hygiene Room 

Why educating patients about the oral-systemic link is essential and which tools and strategies can help dental professionals connect with their patients in this critical oral health area. 

How to Get Patients to Understand the Oral-Systemic Link

Pacific Dental Services will partner with Commonwealth Primary Care ACO to cross the gap between medical and dental to provide the best care possible for their patients. 

Pacific Dental Services Partners with Commonwealth Primary Care ACO to Integrate Medical and Dental Care

Lynne Slim is an award-winning dental author who has published extensively in dental/dental hygiene journals including 

Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology

. She was the periodontal columnist for RDH magazine for about 17 years and is now a columnist for 

 and is a member of their advisory board. In 2003, Lynne founded Perio C Dent, a dental practice management company that specializes in the incorporation of non-surgical periodontal therapy into the hygiene department of the general dental practice.

As a key opinion leader in the dental industry, Lynne is frequently asked to review new products and write product reviews. She participates in product development and is consulted about consumer/RDH product awareness. Lynne received the Philips Oral Healthcare “Mentor of Distinction” award at the 2012 ADHA Annual Session.

Misinformation and disinformation are rampant on the internet, which is why it's important to use trusted sources when discussing the oral-systemic link. 

Oral-Systemic Health