Emily A Ludwig, MSDH, RDH, is an assistant professor at the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. An active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, she can be reached at eludwig@odu.edu.
Customizing treatment, anticipating complications, and providing education about self-care techniques can help this patient cohort achieve and maintain optimal oral health.