Hygiene Elevated chats with Melia Lewis about Young® ClearDefense™

In this episode of the Hygiene Elevated Conversations and Innovations podcast, host Joffree Bunleang interviews Malia Lewis, a clinical dental hygienist with over 16 years of experience. They discuss the use of Clear Defense Silver Fluoride, a product designed specifically for treating dental hypersensitivity in adults. Malia shares her journey into dental hygiene, influenced by her dentist father, and expresses her passion for patient care and ongoing education. The conversation highlights the effectiveness of nano silver fluoride in treating sensitivity and arresting decay, the application process, and the product’s non-staining property compared to traditional silver fluoride treatments. They also touch on integrating the product into practice, educating patients, and the importance of continuous learning and collaboration within the dental community. Young® ClearDefense™ Silver Fluoride is indicated for the treatment of dental hypersensitivity in adults. The effectiveness of this device has not been established for use as a prophylactic caries treatment in any age group, a caries treatment in any age group, or for patients 21 years of age or under. This device is only intended to be used as a treatment for dental hypersensitivity in adult patients over the age of 21.Any content contained here is not an endorsement of Young ClearDefense Silver Fluoride, and any of the clinical uses considered off-label are the express opinion of the clinician.