Penny Hatzimanolakis DHP

Nov 7, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Penny Hatzimanolakis DHP |Samantha Farrar |Barbara K. Tritz |BDSc. MSc. EdD

The process of care model, ADPIE (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) is the framework and foundation for guiding practitioners in providing effective and efficient patient care. Yet, this model can also lead to reactive care, focusing only on the symptoms of the disease and not the etiology. The same disease/condition can have many causes, and simply having a label or classification does not mean there is an understanding of why it has occurred.

Oct 25, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Melissa Calhoun |Kirsten Brancheau |Kari Wade EdD |Penny Hatzimanolakis DHP

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Oct 24, 2023 | rdhmag.com | Lisa Curbow |Kirsten Brancheau |Kari Wade EdD |Penny Hatzimanolakis DHP

In recent years, vaping has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, particularly among young adults and teenagers. Proponents argue that it is a safer and less harmful alternative to smoking, citing reduced exposure to many of the toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke. However, the impact of vaping on oral health is a subject that has garnered increasing attention among researchers and dental professionals.