Tracee S. Dahm, BSDH, MS, is an adjunct clinical instructor at the North Idaho College School of Dental Hygiene in Coeur d’Alene. She has been working in clinical dental hygiene for 17 years. Dahm’s research interests include trends in dental hygiene, improving access to dental care for underserved populations, and mental health. Her published work includes magazine articles, educational blogs, literature reviews, and textbook chapters. Dahm can be reached at tsdahm@nic.edu.
Identifying common oral health problems, chronic conditions, and physical/ motor disorders is key to ensuring successful dental appointments for mature patients.