Are you an RDH that does local anesthesia? Do you know about buffering? In this mini episode, Tom Viola breaks it down for us and explains how it works, when to use it, and why he calls it one of the most under-utilized tools in dentistry!

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

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