{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Connective Tissue Disorders and Dentistry – PDP222","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3431,"description":"Why do some patients struggle with anesthesia, requiring multiple cartridges just to get numb?\nCould your TMD patients have an underlying systemic condition that’s been missed?\nAre you overlooking the signs of a connective tissue disorder?\n https://youtu.be/gaoJKPTV_Z0 \nWatch PDP222 on Youtube\n”When you can’t connect the issue, think connective tissue!”\nDr. Audrey Kershaw joins Jaz for a fascinating deep dive into the world of connective tissue disorders and their hidden impact on dentistry. Together, they explore how hypermobility, unexplained joint issues, and even a history of spontaneous injuries could be key indicators of an underlying disorder.\nThey also break down why dentists play a crucial role in screening and identifying these conditions, ensuring better patient outcomes and a more holistic approach to care. Because sometimes, when things don’t seem connected… they actually are.\nProtrusive Dental Pearl: Don’t just take a “relevant” medical history—take a comprehensive one! Encourage patients to share all health issues, even those they don’t think relate to dentistry. You might uncover important clues about conditions like connective tissue disorders or sleep-disordered breathing, leading to better care and stronger patient trust.\nNeed to Read it? Check out the Full Episode Transcript below!\nKey Take-aways\nEhlers-Danlos Syndrome is often misunderstood and underdiagnosed.\nPatients with connective tissue disorders often face skepticism from healthcare providers.\nPOTS is a common condition associated with EDS that affects blood pressure regulation.\nMany TMD patients may have undiagnosed connective tissue disorders.\nAwareness and education about EDS are crucial for better patient outcomes.\nThe healthcare system can be challenging for patients seeking diagnoses.\nResearch on local anesthetic effectiveness in EDS patients is lacking.\nPersonal experiences can help in understanding and diagnosing connective tissue disorders.\nCollaboration between healthcare...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}