Kentucky Smiles

Reducing Opioid Prescriptions Related to Oral Care

 
Host:  Mindy McCulley, MS Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  
Guest: Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
Season 6, Episode 50
On this episode Dr. Marcia Rojas Ramirez from the UK College of Dentistry shares about ADOPT—Alternatives to Dental Opioid Prescribing After Tooth Extraction. Discover how this groundbreaking study, backed by multiple colleges within the University of Kentucky, aims to minimize opioid prescriptions and offer safer, effective alternatives for pain management.
Dr. Rojas Ramirez shares insights into the high risks associated with opioid use in younger populations and the innovative interventions ADOPT is implementing. From academic detailing with dental providers to patient education and the provision of non-opioid analgesics, this episode sheds light on a multifaceted approach to combat the opioid epidemic in Kentucky.
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ADOPT
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Dental Anxiety and Sedation Dentistry

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Emily Blevins, DMD, Assistant Professor of Adult Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
Kentucky Smiles Episode 25
Dental anxiety is a problem that plagues many people.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Emily Blevins shares strategies for combating anxiety. She also discuss the benefits of sedation dentistry for certain people.
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Dental Career Opportunities

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry
Dental careers are popular. Dentists are ranked highly for their work-life balance. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the growth rate for dental assistants is expected to exceed the growth rate for all occupations by three percent in the ten year period from 2021 to 2031.  On this episode of KY Smiles, Dr. Kenneth Nusbacher shares about the many dental careers and the necessary preparation they require.
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Why Be A Dentist
Dentistry at UK
Dental Assisting
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Starting the New Year off right for your Oral Health

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. David DeVito, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral Diagnosis and Treatment, UK College of Dentistry
As we enter a new year, many people are inclined to reflect and make resolutions that will lead to personal improvements in physical and mental health.  Adding an oral health resolution can potentially help you achieve other resolutions as you look to establish new habits.  On this episode of KY Smiles, Dr. David Devito shares tips for ensuring that your oral health resolutions stick around for all of 2023.
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ADA Seal of Acceptance
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Oral Hygiene
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Common Dental Myths

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Sierra Nunn, Assistant Professor of Comprehensive Care/Student Clinics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 17
A variety of dental myths are prevalent online and shared broadly.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Sierra Nunn dispels many of the most frequently shared myths.  Help protect your smile by relying on your dentist to answer oral health questions.
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Supporting a Culture of Health: Empowering the Youth of Casey County

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Angela Grubbs, Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in Nursing and Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 15
An interdisciplinary team of UK health care providers joined together to positively impact the health of Casey County elementary-aged children with funding support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.  Working with the community, the team focused on providing tools that targeted five elements of health:
· Preventing illness/injuries and risky behaviors;
· Emphasizing the importance of oral health;
· Abstaining from all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes);
· Eating healthy/nutritious foods; and
· Emphasizing the importance of physical activity.
For more information about this initiative and other UK Dentistry resources, visit:
CASEY Health: Coordinating Activities to Support Empowerment of Youth
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter

Orthodontic Treatment: Am I a Candidate?

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Mohamed Bazina, Assistant Professor of Dentistry with a specialty in Orthodontics, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 14
Many parents have questions about when to begin orthodontic treatment.  Our guest, Dr. Mohamed Bazina, shares that answer (and it might surprise you) on this episode KY Smiles on Talking FACS.  He shares useful information about conditions that are especially time sensitive for treatment and how early intervention can be beneficial.
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Sleep and Oral Health

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, Division Chief and Director, Orofacial Pain Program, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 13
 
The quality of our sleep depends on many factors, oral health is one of those factors.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Moreno Hay shares information about how oral health can impact your sleep and why it is important to let your dentist know about difficulty you might be having.  She also explains how dentists will work with other members of your healthcare team to ensure that you are getting the best night's sleep every night.
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Oral Health is Key to Men’s Health

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Zindell Richardson, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, UK College of Dentistry
Kentucky Smiles Episode 12
June is National Men's Health Month, raising awareness about health care for men, while encouraging boys, men, and their families to practice and implements healthy living decisions.On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Zindell Richardson shares about oral health and how it is a key component of overall health.
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What You Need to Know About Oral Cancer

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Melvyn Yeoh, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 11
 
As with all cancers, early detection is critical to the treatment and survival of oral cancer.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Melvyn Yeoh shares important habits that we can all develop to improve our own dental hygiene and the outcome, should oral cancer appear.
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Orofacial Pain

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Isabel Moreno Hay, Division Chief and Director, Orofacial Pain Program, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 10
Pain of the face and around the head and neck can originate from many different sources.  On this episode of KY Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Moreno Hay shares about various types of orofacial pain, whether it is referred pain and not dental pain at all, and how it is treated.
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FACE IT and Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Role We All Play in Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Christina Howard, Child Abuse Pediatrician, University of Kentucky
KY Smiles Episode 9
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, an important time to remember that everyone has a role to play in ensuring communities are safe and families are supported so kids can grow and thrive.  As we prepare for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Dr. Christina Howard discusses the statistics surrounding child maltreatment in Kentucky.  She explains the Face It Movement initiated by Kosair Charities and events that everyone can get involved in during Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Kentucky’s Child Protection Hotline: 1-877-KYSAFE1 (1-877-597-2331)
For more information:
Child Maltreatment Report
Face It Movement
Provider Toolkit
CONNECT Brochure
Child Abuse Prevention Month Resources
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