The oral-systemic link is strong. Not sure how diabetes effects your smile and vice versa? Let me share a few things with you: A 2017 report by the CDC found that in 2015 over 30 million Americans (that’s 9.4% of US citizens had diabetes. Another 8o something million others are headed that direction. So, why Read More
Category: Diseases
October is National Dental Hygiene Month
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month so let’s celebrate! I am a a proud member of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association and I would first like to thank them for fighting to help our profession continue to grow and evolve. As health care providers that understand the oral-systemic link, hygienists like myself are on a mission to guide our Read More
Cancer Treatment and Your Dental Team
Cancer Treatment and Your Dental Team One of the scariest conversations you can have with a doctor is one that involves you or a loved one with the diagnosis of cancer. If you’ve ever had cancer… let me say “I’m sorry”…. According to the National Cancer Institute, there are over 100 types of cancer and Read More
Get Tested!
I Want You ALL To Get Tested For HIV Why is a dental hygienist (AGAIN) talking so bluntly about a sexually transmitted disease? Is it because I work around spit and blood all day long and I’m afraid of contracting it? Is it because I know people who have it and I worry that more Read More