Hyun A. Sohn, RDH, MS, is an adjunct instructor in the dental hygiene program at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California. She teaches both didactic and clinical courses. Sohn's research interests include oral health knowledge and attitudes, and the behavior of parents/caregivers of children with diabetes.
Oral health professionals are well positioned to provide the extensive preventive and therapeutic care required to maintain the oral health of this patient population.