Lacy Walker, RDH, CDA

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Fat Tuesday: 4 sugar facts for you and your patients
Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, are just a few of the holidays known for decadent, sugary, and fatty foods. In this timely column, dental hygienist Lacy Walker dishes on four sugar facts to educate yourself and share with patients.
February 15, 2021
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Why you need to know about palatal myoclonus
Are you familiar with palatal myoclonus? It is the repetitive contraction of the soft palate and pharyngopalatine arch and has an unknown cause. Dental hygienist Lacy Walker shares her experience encountering this rare condition -- in her daughter.
January 13, 2020
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