Katina Spadoni, DDS

Dental Hygiene
On the front line of patient health: How dental hygienists can save lives
While dental care and healthcare are often treated as separate entities, the body makes no such distinctions. The unique skillset and knowledge possessed by hygienists enables them to ensure not only the best oral health for their patients but also the best whole-person health, writes Dr. Katina Spadoni.
June 10, 2020
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