Emily A. Ludwig, RDH, MSDH, is an assistant professor at the Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at ODU, where she teaches oral radiology and clinical care to junior and senior students. Her research primarily focuses on ergonomics/workplace safety and diversity and inclusion issues affecting dental hygiene. She frequently contributes to peer-reviewed journals and presents research findings at national and international conferences. Ludwig has also been awarded and part of extramurally funded grants related to ergonomics of the dental hygienist. She is a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel.
Providing education on oral health modifications as well as anticipating complications and modifying treatment to ensure safe and effective dental hygiene care can help patients with psoriasis maintain their oral health.
Making informed decisions about the use of loupes, seating alternatives, and instrument selection in order to improve ergonomics is key to career longevity.
Altering techniques to obtain diagnostic quality images in all patients—including children and those presenting with challenges—is key to the safe and effective capture of radiographs.