by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
In this video, Mark Deutchman, MD, family medicine physician and professor at the University of Colorado, explains the connection between oral health and diabetes. When diabetic patients have good oral health, it’s easier to control their blood sugars. Diagnosing and...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
The oral health of the mother is the best predictor of the oral health of the child. If the mother has poor oral hygiene, a poor diet, and a high bacterial load, that will get passed on to the child. Periodontal disease is also associated with poor pregnancy outcomes,...
by Darren Edwards | Sep 29, 2021 | Video
In this video, Sean Boynes, DMD, MS, vice president of health improvement at CareQuest Institute, explains how dental providers can play a key role in diabetes management. To do so, they need to understand the disease as well as how oral disease affects overall...
by Darren Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Video
In this video, the provider shows how to ask an open-ended question to gain additional information from an adolescent patient. Open-ended questions, as opposed to closed-ended questions (e.g., When was the last time you went to the dentist? Do you have any cavities?)...
by Darren Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Video
In this video, we witness a conversation about fluoride between a provider and a parent who has concerns about the treatment. The provider attempts to create partnership, honor autonomy, and effectively share information. This video is part of the “Using Motivational...
by Darren Edwards | Aug 10, 2021 | Video
In this video, the provider focuses on the skills of engaging and agenda setting at the beginning of a dental appointment. This video is part of the “Using Motivational Interviewing in Dentistry” series, which highlights skills and techniques used to effectively...
