Sharon L. Mossman, RDH, EDD, is the assistant dean of student affairs at Delaware Technical Community College and an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Idaho State University in Pocatello. She has more than 30 years of experience in clinical practice, education, and research. Passionate about community service, Mossman has served in dental missions for Operation Smile and Remote Area Medical. She has published articles on networking and marketing ideas for successful employment, and has received several grants to promote innovative educational technologies.
Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about the causes behind staining, the correlation between oral pH and dental erosion, and appropriate polishing choices for different patient types.