Confidence does not come from guessing your way through an appointment. It comes from preparation, education, and a better understanding of how to support each patient well. When dental teams feel more confident, patients often feel more at ease, communication improves, and the overall experience

Dementia can change the way a person experiences the dental appointment, but it does not change their need for compassionate oral care. As cognition changes, our approach may need to change too. Simple communication, familiar routines, and a calm environment can help create a more positive experie

Accommodations are not about lowering standards. They are about removing barriers. #dentalhygiene #specialneedsdentistry #rdh

Round 4 of Dental Trivia at RDH UOR. Marion played well! How did you do? #dentaltrivia #rdhuor #uor26

The patients who changed my career were the ones who challenged me to become better. Dental care should be accessible for everyone. Follow along for practical strategies for caring for patients with disabilities, dementia, sensory needs, and complex healthcare needs. #outoftheop #DentalHy

Do you have dry mouth? I do & I search for products that work well. The AllDay product line is great. I use it regularly. Dry mouth is more than just annoying. It can lead to rampant decay in your teeth fast. It restores the natural balance of your mouth too! If you are a patient with dry mou

A treatment plan should include more than procedures, materials, and appointment times. It should also consider communication, comfort, consent, autonomy, and respect. Every patient deserves to be treated as a whole person, regardless of disability, diagnosis, age, or support needs. Dignity is n

Dental Trivia Round 3 at RDH UOR. Richard was a great sport. Did you guess correctly? #rdhuor #uor26 #dentaltrivia

Clinical knowledge and technical skill are essential, but they are only part of quality dental care. Patients also need to feel heard, respected, prepared, and emotionally safe. A procedure can be clinically successful while the patient leaves feeling frightened or dismissed. The best care consi

Easy, quick sensory adaptations you can implement in your office with little $ investment. #sensory #adaptations #specialneedsdentistry

Playing another round of dental trivia while at RDH UOR. Melissa was a great contestant! #dentaltrivia #rdhuor #uor26

Love a moonlit night over the ocean.

You gotta ❤️ “sharp” week! There’s nothing better than a brand new sharp! #Sharpweek #sharkweek