Seidy Lainez-Zuniga, BSDH, RDH, is a public health dental hygienist from central Virginia. Her goal in public health is to provide underserved communities with quality dental care and empower them with the knowledge to improve their well-being. She is strongly committed in educating patients, particularly those with low health literacy, about the critical connection between oral health and overall health.
Oral complications of cancer therapy demand a team-based approach and dental hygienists are essential to early detection, prevention, and patient-centered care.