This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by Spring Hatfield, RDH to talk to us about saliva, salivary diagnosis as well solutions you can offer your patients to keep their oral health in check!
Episode Highlights
- The Bigger Picture – Quality Saliva
- Components of Saliva
- Risk Factors
- Solutions – MI Varnish, MI Paste
- Believe in your products
Quotes
“I like to have these conversations with the patient at the beginning of the appointment.”
“Diet can alter saliva composition.”
“We need to discuss these risk factors, and saliva composition with our patients, do not skip this part of the appointment.”
“They believe the baby is stealing their calcium and that is not the case.”
“Offer your patients a fluoride varnish, it’s quick and easy.”
“We have overwhelming evidence that fluoride varnish is beneficial for adults as well.”
“If you understand your products, and why you are recommending them you will not feel like you are selling anything.”
“You must believe in the recommendations you are making.”
Links
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MI Varnish: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Varnish/
MI Paste Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/mi.paste/
MI Paste Family Products: https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_Plus/index.php
