Emma Degner, RDH
Emma Degner, RDH, lives and works in Northwest Iowa. She graduated from Iowa Central Community College in 2019 with an Associates in dental hygiene and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene from Minnesota State University at Mankato, with a projected graduation date in 2022. Having experience treating a diverse background of patients of all ages and cultures, Emma strives to get to know each person and provide individualized care. She is passionate about delivering exceptional patient education and aims to never stop learning. When she is not in the operatory or studying, Emma enjoys cooking and baking, staying active, and spending time with friends and family.
Lichen Planus: Dental Professionals Should Diligently Monitor Lesion Development during Care
Several of my female patients have recently presented with the same pathological condition of lichen planus. They were treated in the same way with...
Aspiration Pneumonia: Understanding the Importance of Oral Care among the Elderly
As human beings age, disease progression occurs more frequently and rapidly. Oral health providers understand the systemic connection between the mouth and the rest...
Stannous vs. Sodium Fluoride: When Dental Professionals Should Customize Treatment
Over the years, the most common reason to use an active ingredient such as fluoride in toothpaste or oral rinses was to reduce dental...
The Importance of Knowledge on Dietary Supplement Use
As dental professionals know, dietary supplements are continually becoming more popular for consumers of all ages. From memory support and sleep aids to skincare...
Subepithelial Connective Tissue Grafting: Treatment for Severe Gingival Recession
Recession is a common gingival tissue problem resulting from the apical migration of the marginal gingiva.3 As presented by Mercado et al., gingival recession...