The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our day-to-day routine. We have each experienced the far-reaching impact on many aspects of life. However, the slow down in dentistry due to COVID-19 has also given us the time to truly reflect on personal and professional experiences. There are many external sources of information influencing and shaping our current views. Some are fact based and others are pure speculation. I have personally read and listened to endless content focused on the current state of dentistry, and how our industry will survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of this content, in my opinion is leaving dental professionals with many questions and unknowns. For example, how can we go back to practice and create the aerosols we typically produce? How do we best protect ourselves, our patients our families and community? Will patients who are asymptomatic be capable of transmitting COVID-19 infectious agents? These are just a...
As a dental hygiene coach my passion lies in motivating, inspiring and supporting fellow dental professionals. I'm dedicated to helping fellow dental professionals love what they do, encourage continuous learning and development to elevate care and team processes that can positively impact quality of life and overall health of patients.