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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2022 · 12 MIN

#38: Xerostomia: Information you need to know about dry mouth

from Dental Hygiene Student Podcast with The Happy Flosser RDH · host Billie Lunt RDH MSDH

Dry mouth impacts dental health in all aspects and can rapidly diminish the integrity of the dentition. Restorative work as well as periodontal health can be greatly impacted by xerostomia. The clinician should understand the role saliva has on the Dentition, how to spot xerostomia, and how to treat patients who suffer from xerostomia. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources:  Study Sheets: ⁠⁠⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@the_happy_flosser⁠ Other Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠  Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠⁠⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER   Send Messages to: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠⁠⁠ Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Dry mouth impacts dental health in all aspects and can rapidly diminish the integrity of the dentition. Restorative work as well as periodontal health can be greatly impacted by xerostomia. The clinician should understand the role saliva has on the Dentition, how to spot xerostomia, and how to treat patients who suffer from xerostomia. As I say.... "Those who know will grow." Additional resources:  Study Sheets: ⁠⁠⁠https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Specialized Course: How to be successful in Dental Hygiene School ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://billie-lunt-s-school.teachable.com/p/how-to-be-successful-in-dental-hygiene-school⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠@the_happy_flosser⁠ Other Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠blog.feedspot.com/dental_hygiene_podcasts/⁠⁠⁠  Take a look at a recent product I have tried and recommend. ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/thehappyflosser ⁠⁠⁠promo code: HAPPYFLOSSER   Send Messages to: ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/billie43/message.⁠⁠⁠ Email Me: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

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