Episode 597 · September 3, 2024
Assessment is the Key to Unlock Your Periodontal Toolbox
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Kerry Lepicek, RDH
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Kerry Lepicek, RDH is a registered dental hygienist with over 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and currently works part-time in general practice. She has lectured both locally and internationally. Kerry is a trustworthy expert on the topics of oral biofilm, halitosis, the oral-systemic connection, the dental hygiene process of care and the AAP Classifications. Her focus is on educating her patients and the dental profession on health and wellness. Kerry is a Key Opinion Leader for Crest + Oral B, VOCO, and OraVital. She is the editor for The Hygiene Corner with Women In Dentistry and a cast member on The RDH View. Her practical advice will transform your practice and patients' health.
Episode Summary
As individuals, each of us have a unique set of oral health needs. These needs are influenced by a myriad of factors including our age, medical history, dental history, lifestyle, and genetics. And because of this, oral health assessments are pivotal in both diagnosing existing issues and in crafting preventative strategies to maintain long-term oral health. To talk about the oral health assessment in more depth and give us some super practical recommendations is our guest Kerry Lepicek. Kerry over 20 years of clinical experience as a registered dental hygienist and continues to work part-time in a clinical setting. She is an international speaker, a published author. and serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health.
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