Karen Davis is owner of Cutting Edge Concepts, an international continuing education company. She practices dental hygiene in Dallas, Texas. Dentistry Today has recognized Karen as a “Top Clinician in Continuing Education” since 2006. Karen can be reached at Karen@karendavis.net.
Clinically, I’ve been in the same dental practice for over 30 years. That affords me an opportunity to have long standing perspectives on so many patients.
There are so many drivers of stress, and it literally becomes a new normal in navigating life for the majority of individuals. While some people manage stressors better than others, it’s concerning that anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health condition in the U.S., and a leading cause of disability.1
Over 25 billion dollars was spent in 2017 on energy and sports drinks in the U.S. Add to that the growing popularity of acidic Kombucha drinks, along with the steady consumption of diet and sugary sodas, and it is no surprise that tooth erosion, abrasion and hypersensitivity are common realities for dental professionals to manage.
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