Kimberly A. Erdman

Jun 26, 2024 | rdhmag.com | Kimberly A. Erdman |Annie Walters

Much of the mandatory education dental hygienists receive about child abuse can be applied to elder abuse, explains Kimbery Erdman. This abuse can be sexual, physical, emotional; but there's can also be an aspect of exploitation, often in the form of financial abuse, and often from family members. Of the 50 states, 38 have laws that specifically list dental providers as those who must be reporters if they suspect elder abuse. Of the 38, 14 list dental hygienists specifically.

Jun 24, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Kimberly A. Erdman

Health care is an extremely demanding field, and too many of us experience burnout.

Apr 29, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Amanda Hill |Kimberly A. Erdman |David Rice |Pamela Maragliano-Muniz

You know that name on the schedule that makes your stomach turn? It can be that patient who won’t stop talking, so you end up running late. Or the one who never accepts treatment despite all your great communication skills. As clinicians, we grin and bear it and do our best to guide patients and appointments to successful, on-time results. But what about a patient who is so upset they can’t be calmed? Or the one who becomes verbally or even physically abusive? Not too long ago, I was at Costco.

Feb 26, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Kimberly A. Erdman

Feb 19, 2024 | dentistryiq.com | Kimberly A. Erdman