Amy Lemons talks about how she found out that her 10-year-old daughter has type 1 diabetes and what she learned that other dental hygienists can benefit from.
Jackie Sanders talks to Amy Lemons about how she found out that her 10-year-old daughter has type 1 diabetes.
Amy has some tips to share with dental hygienists on signs and symptoms they can be watching for and what they need to know to care for their patients who have diabetes.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Amy Lemons, MEd, BSDH, RDH,has 13 years of experience and is currently a clinical assistant professor at the OU College of Dentistry in the division of periodontics. She teaches preventive dentistry and periodontal instrumentation to first-year dental students. Most of her work focuses on sharing clinical tips and the latest information in periodontics. Reach her at [email protected].
