Join the Sanders sisters and Oral Cancer expert Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT, as they dive deep on screening and the hygienist’s role in vital early detection.
Join the Sanders sisters and Oral Cancer expert Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT, as they dive deep on screening and the hygienist’s role in vital early detection.
About Susan – Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT, is the founder and CEO of Oral Cancer Consulting, she developed the “Cotten Method”, a comprehensive oral cancer screening method and dental office system. She is an international speaker on oral cancer screening and holds hands-on oral cancer screening workshops for dental professionals who want to have more confidence in screening, reduce the risk of liability, and increase early detection. In her career, Susan has performed over 60 thousand oral cancer screenings and organized countless free screening events including the Denver Broncos Health and Wellness Expo. She is the Dental Lead for the Alliance for HPV Free Colorado, a director with Dental Codeology Consortium, Instructor at National Network for Healthcare Hygienists, and RDH Advisory Board member at The Oral Cancer Foundation. Susan is a 2018 recipient of the Sunstar RDH Award of Distinction, recipient of the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association Ethyl Covington Award, and Outstanding Contribution Award. Susan founded MAD(Make A Difference) for Healthy Smiles as a 2010-2011 member of Donny Osmond’s Make a Difference program. On a personal note, Susan loves walking the beaches of Hawaii, is a former country dance competitor, and loves watching college football.
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Maximizing Value: The Hidden Benefits of Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Through Oral Hygiene
September 10th 2024Originally posted on Infection Control Today. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a significant infection prevention concern, leading to high patient mortality, increased health care costs, and ICU usage. Oral hygiene is an effective preventive measure.