Jennifer S. Sherry, RDH, MSEd, is an associate professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale. Her research interests include dental radiography and cases, community oral health, public health, and advocacy. Sherry can be reached at: clnteth@siu.edu.
While the decision to remove third molars without the presence of pathology has become controversial, this case study illustrates the risks of leaving them intact.