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How Dental Hygienists Can Confidently Treat Special Needs Patients: Insights from an Expert

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Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat patients with special health-care needs. In part one of this series, Brooke Crouch, RDH, shares expert insights from Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, on adapting care, improving comfort, and building confidence in special care dentistry.

In October 2024, I attended the Dr. Carlos F. Salinas Dental Program on treating individuals with special health-care needs. I was blown away by all I learned and heard at this conference. Many of our colleagues work in this space, and I have always admired their work, but something about this conference really left me wanting to learn more.

Many hygienists hesitate because they feel unprepared for how to treat special needs dental patients with confidence. This two-part series will share practical insights to help hygienists provide compassionate, effective care...

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