Brooke Crouch

May 7, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Bethany Montoya |Brooke Crouch |Katrina M. Sanders |Melissa Calhoun

It’s no secret that millions of people suffer from dry mouth. Many oral health-care providers would say that they encounter patients with signs of xerostomia on a near-daily basis.

May 7, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Melissa Calhoun |Brooke Crouch |Kari Carter-Cherelus |Danielle Avila

The evolution of dental hygiene is a testament to the profession’s commitment to advancing preventive oral care. In 1907, Dr. Alfred Fones trained his cousin, Irene Newman, to educate parents on the importance of oral health care.

Apr 5, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Anne Rice |Brooke Crouch |Nina Garlo-Melkas |Kyle Summerford

You don’t have to be in dentistry to know that people have an aversion to flossing. Surveys have indicated that people prefer tasks such as cleaning a toilet, doing taxes, or even listening to a crying child over flossing.

Nov 27, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Brooke Crouch |Bethany Montoya |Olivia Bodunde |Anne Rice

When it comes to public health programs, we often think of the ones that target school-aged children. However, the unmet dental needs of older adults in the United States are something we cannot ignore. This vulnerable population desperately needs our help and attention. In this article, I’ll present their needs and how we can address them.

Nov 8, 2023 | dentistryiq.com | Brooke Crouch

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