TIPisode Helping Patients with Executive Dysfunction

This week on A Tale of Two Hygienists TIPisode we are joined by practicing hygienist, international Speaker and creator of Thrive in the Op TM, Amber Auger, RDH. On this TIPisode Amber talks to us about executive dysfunction in honor of Mental Health Month.

Episode Highlights

• Executive Dysfunction
• Effort vs. Reward
• Grouping Tasks
• 4 Tips for patients with mental illness
• Shaming doesn’t work
• MI Paste One

Quotes

“I in 5 Americans will experience mental illness in a given year.”

“Grouping tasks together can make it easier for a very depressed patient to be compliant.”

“Many feel their oral healthcare providers do not sympathize with them.”

“Shaming is never going to change the patient.”

“This toothpaste has the ability to penetrate biofilm.”

Links

https://www.gcamerica.com/products/preventive/MI_Paste_ONE/

http://www.gcamerica.com/ce/alleducation.php

http://www.gcamerica.com

Amber Auger: https://www.instagram.com/amberaugerrdh/