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Understanding Oral Health with Mary Jensen
Drop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucketlist and the things that have dropped into your bucket.
In this episode, Lisa interviews Mary Jensen, a registered dental hygienist with over 40 years of experience. Mary discusses the importance of oral hygiene, especially for seniors, and shares some tips on how to maintain good oral health. Mary also talks about her passion for mission trips, where she has provided dental care on four continents and eight countries.
Mary also talks about her work with Alliance for Smiles, an organization that provides cleft lip and cleft palate surgery to underserved populations.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro - Oral Hygiene with Mary Jensen
0:02:29 - The Impact of Oral Health on Overall Body Health
0:05:59 - The Importance of Oral Hygiene in Senior Communities 0:17:45 - The Dangers of Untreated Gum Disease
0:25:54 - The Impact of Medications on Oral Health
0:30:31 - Dental Health: How to Prevent Cavities
0:32:18 - The Importance of Oral Hygiene for the Elderly
0:34:52 - The Importance of Oral Health in Senior Living Communities
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By Lisa StoverDrop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucketlist and the things that have dropped into your bucket.
In this episode, Lisa interviews Mary Jensen, a registered dental hygienist with over 40 years of experience. Mary discusses the importance of oral hygiene, especially for seniors, and shares some tips on how to maintain good oral health. Mary also talks about her passion for mission trips, where she has provided dental care on four continents and eight countries.
Mary also talks about her work with Alliance for Smiles, an organization that provides cleft lip and cleft palate surgery to underserved populations.
Timestamps
0:00:00 - Intro - Oral Hygiene with Mary Jensen
0:02:29 - The Impact of Oral Health on Overall Body Health
0:05:59 - The Importance of Oral Hygiene in Senior Communities 0:17:45 - The Dangers of Untreated Gum Disease
0:25:54 - The Impact of Medications on Oral Health
0:30:31 - Dental Health: How to Prevent Cavities
0:32:18 - The Importance of Oral Hygiene for the Elderly
0:34:52 - The Importance of Oral Health in Senior Living Communities