053-Protecting Our Public Health with Sharity Ludwig

This week on Protecting our Public Health, Sharity is joined by Stephanie Botts, RDH to talk about Substance Use Disorders (SUD) this is part 4 of this 4 part series! 

 

Highlights 

• Resource and Referrals 
• Courses and Training for Hygienists

 

Quotes

 

“They may be hesitant to ask questions because they don't know where to send the patients when they get the answers” 

 

“Even the first few conversations I felt like I was stumbling, and that is okay, that is how you learn”

 

“It is always great to refer them to their physician or medical practitioner” 

 

“Taking that course on how to talk to patients and screen them in a non judgey way is really helpful for them opening up to you”

 

“I love those courses that have to do with soft skills and communication” 

 

“These are not just for your patients, you can take them home to talk to your kids” 

 

“We as dental hygienists can have an incredible influence on our patients lives… don’t take that for granted, value it” 

 

“The options are limitless with the relationships we have with our patients” 

 

“This is a passion of mine, it brings me joy to help anyone I can” 

 

Links

www.drugabuse.gov  

www.Niaaa.nih.gov 

 A rethink of the way we drink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbKbq2IytC4 

Stephanie Botts email address: 

stephanie.tcdo@gmail.com

More Protecting our Public Health Episodes: https://ataleoftwohygienists.com/protectingourpublichealth/ 

Sharitys Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sharetherdhlove/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel One homepage: http://dentalpodcastnetworkchannelone.otcpn.libsynpro.com/

The Dental Podcast Network Channel Two homepage:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dental-podcast-networks-channel-two/id1478530429