September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, please share this short episode filled with resources for the individual, friend, family member, and healthcare professional. Important links in the shownotes!

988lifeline.org - Resources for friends and family

Call 988 for the suicide and crisis hotline

Date/Time: September 11th 12 - 12:30 p.m. ET

No registration is required for this free event. Watch the live event on NIMH’s Facebook page or YouTube channel.

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are hosting a livestream event on suicide prevention in health care settings.

Suicide is a major cause of death in the United States, and many people at risk of suicide don’t get the mental health care they need. In many cases, people see a health care provider in the weeks or months before a suicide attempt, making medical settings like emergency rooms and doctor’s offices key points for prevention and intervention.

The event will cover:

• Research supported by NIMH and SAMHSA on improving how we screen for and assess suicide risk and intervene in health care settings.
• How to apply this research in clinical practice.
• Ways to seek help for yourself or others.

This is a great episode where we catch up with Dr. Emily Boge having recently returned from the International Federation of Dental Hygienists Symposium in Seoul, South Korea. Few people take the time to really experience culture as they travel, even less so when they travel all the time. Emily talks about the importance of slowing down and taking in all a new country and culture have to offer.

Resources:

Find her on Social media - @emilyboge on Instagram and Facebook.

Her website www.thinkbigdental.com

Her email - ereinert@hotmail.com

Antibiotics have literally been the hero of humanity multiple times over... but in dentistry we have a huge problem of overprescription. Join Katrina Sanders in this Fast Fact mini-episode as she talks about walking the balance of antibiotic stewardship.

In partnership with Therabreath, get a free sample at www.oralcarepro.com/therabreath

Resources:

More Fast Facts: https://www.ataleoftwohygienists.com/fast-facts/
Katrina Sanders Website: https://www.katrinasanders.com
Katrina Sanders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalwinegenist/

• https://www.cdc.gov/antimicrobial-resistance/data-research/facts-stats/index.html#:~:text=In%20the%20U.S.%2C%20more%20than,resistant%20infections%20occur%20each%20year.
• Ventola CL. The antibiotic resistance crisis: part 1: causes and threats. P T. 2015 Apr;40(4):277-83. PMID: 25859123; PMCID: PMC4378521.

Science is the base of the practice of Dental Hygiene, but in this episode Anna, Heather, and Lizz dive into the truths that might not have science, but everyone knows are facts!

RDH Rant: https://www.facebook.com/groups/599722366843869

On the show today we have Derek Sven and we talk about his unique path of going from a lab tech to a dental hygienist and what he is up to now which is very fascinating. Derek is one of those people who just doesn’t sit still, he is always working on multiple things and he has some BIG plans for the dental profession. Be sure to check this episode out!!

Resources:

Dentistrywithderik.com

@dentistrywithderik on Insta

Micronutrients A, C, and D are all vital for our teeth, periodontium, and overall health. In this mini-episode with Machell Hudson-Hoover she gives you the facts that you can use for yourself, or for starting oral-systemic discussions with your patients!

Machell@rdhhealth

integrativedentalcoaching.com

Sometimes we get so far out over our skis, that we lose focus. It's time to take a look at the basics, so in this episode we talk with Bethany Montoya about the types of products we should have on our tray and in the op. Additionally, we talk about what Pac-Dent does to represent at RDH Under One Roof and how they support the profession.

Thank you to the partner on this episode Pac-Dent, please show your support by heading over to www.pac-dent.com! You can follow them @pac-dent on Instagram.

If you wanted to reach out to Bethany, you can find her on linkedin or her Instagram and TikTok handle is @humanrdh

Blood thinner guidance has really changed over the years and in this week's episode we are responding to a message sent in by Dr. Pier in which she had an interesting patient observation who was taking blood thinners. Tom Viola breaks down what drugs we need to pay attention to, which classes these drugs fall under, and what is the implication of each class type.

Be sure to reach out to him if you have any questions by emailing TomViola@tomviola.com, visit his website TomViola.com or check out his social media - @pharmacologydeclassified