Erin A. Kierce, RDH, BA, MS, MPH, is director of quality assurance for New England Family Dentistry and Co and Family Orthodontics and Co in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She has more than 12 years of experience practicing dental hygiene in both pediatric and general practices. Kierce's professional areas of interest include caries risk assessment, early childhood caries, oral care during pregnancy, and clinical compliance. She can be reached at erin@dentistryandbraces.com.
Risk assessment, therapeutic and restorative therapies, establishment of a dental home, and interprofessional care are key to mitigating the negative effects of tooth decay.