In this episode, Kevin Henry interviews Ellen Guritzky, RDH, about the link between periodontal health and overall health. Guritzky shares her passion for educating patients about the importance of maintaining healthy gums and the impact it has on the entire body. She emphasizes the need for dentists and hygienists to bridge the divide with patients and encourage them to prioritize their oral health. Guritzky also discusses the role of education and products in improving periodontal health and offers tips for effective patient education in limited time. She encourages dental professionals to promote dental health year-round and take small steps towards better oral health.
She can be reached at ellen.r.guritzky@haleon.com and learn more at https://www.haleon.com.
Takeaways
Maintaining healthy gums is crucial for overall health.
Dentists and hygienists need to bridge the divide with patients and educate them about the importance of oral health.
Routine dental visits and proper oral hygiene practices are essential for preventing periodontal disease.
Collaboration between dentists and hygienists is key in promoting oral health.
Effective patient education can be achieved through visuals and consistent messaging.
Promoting dental health should be a year-round effort.
Taking small steps towards better oral health can lead to significant improvements.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Bio
01:13 Passion for the Oral Systemic Link
03:07 Bridge the Divide with Patients
04:49 Importance of Routine Visits
06:09 Collaboration between Dentists and Hygienists
07:26 Education on Products for Oral Health
09:25 Effective Patient Education in Limited Time
10:58 Aha Moments and Patient Education
12:30 Promoting Dental Health Year-Round
13:52 Taking Baby Steps for Oral Health
14:17 Contact Information
15:35 Conclusion
