Author

Erin Relich, RDH, BSDH, MSA

Erin Relich, RDH, BSDH, MSA, is an associate professor in the Division of Dental Hygiene at Detroit Mercy Dental in Michigan, where she serves as the dental hygiene clinical coordinator. She is a contributing co-author of the fluorides chapter in the 12th edition of Wilkins’ Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist and the contributing author of the fluorides chapter in the upcoming 13th edition of the Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. Relich also teaches continuing dental education courses in the areas of oral health products and preventive interventions. She serves as the fluoride expert for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s online “Ask the Expert” forum.

Caries

What Can I Recommend to Patients Who Abstain From Fluoride?

Jan 15, 2020

What do you recommend to patients who want to maintain their oral health but abstain from fluoride?

Guest Editorial

Fluoride and Kidney–Liver Function

Oct 18, 2019

While a recent study raised doubts regarding fluoride safety, a closer look reveals significant limitations.

Fluoride

Use of Fluoride Varnish in Caries Prevention

Oct 13, 2017

As this effective preventive tool is widely used, oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date regarding product innovations and the most current evidence-based approaches.