547 Beyond the Dental Chair: Oral Health in Hospital and Medical Settings

What if some of the most important work dental hygienists can do happens outside the dental office?

In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Jenell Robins to explore the growing role of dental hygienists in hospital and medical settings. Jenell shares her journey into medical-dental integration, the impact oral health has on overall patient outcomes, and why collaboration across healthcare disciplines is becoming more important than ever. This conversation offers a glimpse into the future of the profession and the expanding opportunities available to hygienists beyond traditional practice.

In this episode, we discuss:

How oral health influences overall patient outcomes

The role of dental hygienists in hospital and medical settings

Medical-dental integration and interdisciplinary collaboration

Challenges and opportunities in hospital-based practice

Jenell's journey into integrated healthcare

The future of dental hygiene beyond the traditional dental office

Connect with Jenell Robins:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenell-robins-5541542b8/

Email: jenellrobins@yahoo.com

Connect with the Hosts:

Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com

Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com