Self-driven advocacy with forward-thinking leadership
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Head over to my blog page to gain insight into my clinical experiences, key opinions and thoughts on current hygiene trends.
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See my research section for current evidence-based literature pertinent to the practice and profession of dental hygiene.
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Here you’ll find information regarding my clinical and volunteer experience, as well as my collegiate education.
Featured Articles
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RDH Community Connection: Change is the catalyst for dental hygienists to evolve
By: Annie Walters, MSDH, RDH
[Originally published in RDH Magazine]
As dental professionals, I think change is something that we must all become familiar with if growth is to be achieved. Whether change is seen in the operatory, in education, or in one’s personal career path, change is the catalyst for evolution.
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Oil Pulling Literature Review
Despite limited statistically significant evidence on the oral health benefits of oil pulling, various studies have been conducted outlining the potential effects of oil pulling and how it could be pivotal in areas where oral hygiene resources are minimal. This article aims to objectively review the most current research on this practice.
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Hormonal Contraceptives and Oral Health
The influence of hormones-specifically those found in oral contraceptives-on periodontal health has been evaluated for years and with evolving research, has recently identified a few definitive correlations. Studies are concluding that women on oral contraceptives present with worse periodontal and gingival health than their counterparts not on this medication.1
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