Older adults are at increase risk for cavities on the roots of the teeth due to try mouth. 50% of those age 75 and older have root caries. -Hyde. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2015;43:439-445.
The Dental Town crew offering free services to those in need in our community at our annual charity care event
Wendy with Governor Deal signing the bill to allow hygiene services in nursing homes under general supervision
The New York Times reported an epidemic of poor oral health and its consequences in long-term care facilities in 2013.
Guest speaker for Forsyth County Library Read and Lead event
Presenting on the House of Delegate floor as GA represeative at American Dental Hygienists' Association meeting
Enjoyed mentoring this Lambert High School senior intern for 2020-2021
Meeting with Coalition on Aging establishing oral health as a shared legislative initiaitive
Guest participant in Morehouse School of Medicine's Community Voices event to reduce disparities in a tri-state region of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia
Past President of the Georgia Dental Hygienists' Association
teaching kids about cavity detection on xrays during a Career Day at an elementary school in Canton
Wendy with American Dental Hygienists' Association Executive Director Ann Batrell and Past President Kelly Swanson-Jaecks
Advocating alongside hundreds of other skilled hygienists to advance our profession and outreach
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