An eye-opening story on juvenile diabetes

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.
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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.

About the Author

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

Chief Editor, RDH magazine

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals. 

Amy Lemons, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Amy Lemons, MEd, BSDH, RDH

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].

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