Gail B. Stoops, RDH, BSDH, is the senior manager of professional relations in the United States and Canada for Philips. She is responsible for key opinion leader and dental professional association partnerships and scientific symposia. Stoops is a past president of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and served 9 years on the organization's Board of Trustees.
With an increasing body of knowledge linking oral and overall health, dental professionals have important roles to play in advancing their patients’ health.
The knowledge base surrounding the association between oral and overall health continues to grow, providing clinicians with the tools they need to provide patient-centered care.
Improving periodontal health can have positive effects across all facets of overall health and may even support the prevention of serious health sequelae, such as stroke.