Kentucky Smiles

Children’s Oral Health in Rural Kentucky

Host: Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky
Guest: Dr. Nikki Stone, Dental Outreach Director, North Fork Valley Clinic, UK College of Dentistry, Hazard
KY Smiles Episode 8
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our last guest for the month, Dr. Nikki Stone discusses the success of the North Fork Valley Clinic in Hazard.  She shares how the clinic has been able to improve the oral health of children who were previously not being seen by dentists at all.
Connect with the North Fork Valley Clinic:
UK’s North Fork Valley Community Health Center
Nikki Stone, DMD, Dental Outreach Director
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a drawing puzzle for your child to complete.

Preventing Dental Trauma for Strong, Healthy Teeth

Host:  Dr. David Weisenhorn, Extension Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Cristina Perez, Associate Professor and Chief, Pediatric Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 7
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our third guest, Dr. Cristina Perez talks about childhood trauma to the mouth and head.  She also discusses steps parents can take to prevent dental issues that might cause dental trauma or pain.
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a word puzzle you can complete with your child.

Seal Trip Program

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Ronald Singer, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 6
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our second guest, Dr. Ronald Singer, shares about UK College of Dentistry's nationally recognized Seal Trip Program which gets sealants on the teeth of elementary children all across the state.  He also discusses other programs offered through the College of Dentistry in partnership with other Colleges throughout the university.
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a coloring sheet for your child.
 

Questions Many Parents Have About Their Child’s Dental Health

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Kelly Dingrando, Assistant Professor of Dentistry, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 5
February is National Children's Dental Health Month.  To celebrate, we will have a special guest on the KY Smiles on Talking FACS podcast each week to discuss issues related to children's dental health.  This week our first guest, Dr. Kelly Dingrando, answers all those questions new parents have about when to take their children to the dentist for the first time, whether or not to use a pacifier or let their baby suck a thumb, and what about tooth brushing?  Join in for a fun discussion to answer all these questions and maybe one or two you didn't even know you had.
Connect with UK College of Dentistry:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Click the picture below to download a tooth brushing calendar for your child.

Access to Dentistry in Rural Kentucky

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Emily Winfrey, Division Chief of Comprehensive Care, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 4
The distribution of dentists across Kentucky impacts our Commonwealth in many ways.  On this episode of KY Smiles on Talking FACS, Dr. Emily Winfrey shares about the lack of dentists in our state and where they are located and what the UK College of Dentistry is doing to promote rural dentistry practices across Kentucky.
 
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter

Smiles for a Lifetime

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Pam VanArsdall, Professor and Division Chief, Dental Public Health, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 3
Maintaining excellent oral health over the life span is possible.  On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Pam VanArsdall discusses changes that occur in the mouth due to aging. She shares tips for overcoming barriers to good oral health for older adults.
For more information:
Nursing Home Oral Health
Dental Information to Provide for Nursing Home Residents
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter

The head is closer to the heart than you think

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Dolph Dawson, Director, Graduate Periodontology, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 2
On this episode of Kentucky Smiles, Dr. Dolph Dawson shares the important connection between our oral health and our overall general health.  He explains how infections and inflammation in the mouth affect other parts of the body and contribute to chronic and acute illnesses.
For more information:
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter

Genetic Conditions and Dental Problems

Host:  Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Dr. Jim Hartsfield, E. Preston Hicks Endowed Professor of Orthodontics and Oral Health Research, UK College of Dentistry
KY Smiles Episode 1
Welcome to the latest Talking FACS collaboration, Kentucky Smiles on Talking FACS.  Through these podcast shows, presented in partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, we will share important topics and issues related to dental health.
On this episode, Dr. Jim Hartsfield shares information about genetic conditions that affect our teeth and mouth.  He explains dental problems that many people experience but may not have realized were related to genetics.
For more information:
Dr. Jim Hartsfield Faculty & Staff | The College of Dentistry
Dentistry | UK HealthCare
UK Dentistry on Facebook
UK Dentistry on Twitter
Related articles:
Tooth Agenesis - NORD (National Organization of Rare Disorders)
Abnormalities of Teeth University of Missouri, Kansas City umkc.org

After the Cancer Diagnosis- Now What?

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Jenny DeLap, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 26
If you have just gotten a cancer diagnosis, there are many questions probably swarming through your mind.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Jenny Delap from the Markey Cancer Center is going to talk about those questions.  She will share with Dr. Jennifer Hunter the important discussions people recently diagnosed with cancer need to have with their loved ones and with their oncology team.
Connect with the UK Markey Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey

Talking with Children About Cancer

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Joan Scales, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 25
Talking with children about a cancer diagnosis will rank among most difficult conversations.  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Joan Scales from Markey Cancer Center explores the importance of communication.  She shares tips with Dr. Jennifer Hunter for making these discussions more natural and comfortable, even if not easy. 
Connect with the UK Markey Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey

Sexual Health and Cancer

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Amy Downs, Senior Social Worker, Psych-Oncology Services, Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 24
When a person receives a cancer diagnosis, many questions swarm through their brain.  Your sexual health is an important discussion to pursue with your healthcare providers.  In this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Amy Downs shares with Dr. Jennifer Hunter some questions that you will want to ask your doctor, as well as, some personal observations that you might want to make to share with your healthcare team so that they can better inform your care.
Connect with the UK Markey Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey

Taking Care of Business: Advance Directives and Cancer

Host: Dr. Jennifer Hunter, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky 
Guest: Raven Darko-Mensah, Oncology Social Worker, Markey Cancer Center
Special Edition Series - Cancer Conversations Episode 23
When you start talking about Advance Directives and Living Wills, people often shut down because they do not want to think about what they consider "end of life".  On this episode of Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS, Raven Darko-Mensah shares why these critical documents are simply part of the business of planning well and living life fully.  Join this conversation to learn why it is important to prepare these documents, no matter your life stage or health situation.
Click these link for additional resources:
Kentucky Living Will Document
City of Hope Advance Directives
American Cancer Society - Understanding Legal Matters
National Cancer Institute Advanced Directives
Connect with the UK Markey Center:
Online Markey Cancer Center
On Facebook @UKMarkey
On Twitter @UKMarkey