LACY WALKER, RDH, CDA, is a practicing periodontal dental hygienist, CE director for A Tale of Two Hygienists podcast, associate member of AAOSH, a blogger, and research assistant for Connect the Dents. She has more than 23 years of experience in the dental industry, including cosmetic, restorative, DSO, and general practices. Walker has a passion for the oral-systemic connection and is a published author in DrBicuspid. She can be reached at [email protected], [email protected], or visit shygienist.com.