A Dental Hygienist Role in Enhancing the Oral-Systemic Awareness within Inpatient Hospital Setting

Monday, April 7, 2025

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Seminole A-B

Earn 1.0 CE Credit

Speaker(s)

Katharine Martinez, MPH, RDH (she/her/hers)

Oral Health Educator
Phoenix Children's Hospital

Moderator(s)

Katharine Martinez, MPH, RDH (she/her/hers)

Oral Health Educator
Phoenix Children's Hospital

Speaker(s)

Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH (she/her/hers)

Oral Health Educator
Texas Children's Hospital

Disclosure(s):

Katharine Martinez, MPH, RDH: No financial relationships to disclose

Jenell Robins, BSDH, RDH: No financial relationships to disclose

Session Description: This presentation explores the critical role dental hygienists play in an inpatient hospital setting by addressing the oral-systemic link. We delve into the impact of oral health on overall health, emphasizing how dental hygienists are filling an educational gap in healthcare. By increasing awareness and reducing the risks of systemic infection, dental hygienists are enhancing patient care and outcomes in the hospital environment.