Marlene Storz, MSDH, RDH, is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She is the course director for first year preclinic and patient management/special needs. Storz's interest in suicide prevention led her to become certified as a gatekeeper instructor from the QPR Institute, which provides suicide prevention training programs. As a gatekeeper, she provides suicide prevention training to oral health professionals. Storz can be reached at: mstorz@pacific.edu.
While the benefits of placing dental sealants far outweigh the risks associated with bisphenol A, oral health professionals should employ a variety of strategies to limit this exposure.