Always make patients feel comfortable with Laura Swinburne, dental hygienist

Sensory Friendly Dentistry

In this episode of the Sensory Friendly Dentistry Audio Conference join Sensory Friendly Solutions Founder Christel Seeberger, and guest hosts Stephanie London and Chelsea Bloom, occupational therapy students, as they take a deep dive into the extensive expertise of special guest Laura Swinburne.
Learn practiced strategies from the first-hand, and varied experiences, of dental hygienist Laura Swinburne. Her priority is to make everyone feel comfortable in the dental chair and she delivers that experience with customized dental care.
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Episode Guide:
0:00 - Welcome & Host Introductions
0:28 - Welcome Laura Swinburne
2:46 - Working with children with sensory-challenges
4:05 - Oral health Challenges for children with sensory-sensitivities
5:20 - Laura's use of knowledge from being an ABA Therapist
7:28 - Barriers that exist for people with sensory sensitivities
8:19 - Tips to help break these barriers
11:28 - Laura's perspective on dental care as a parent
15:19 - Positive Reinforcement
17:50 - Periodontist Clinic
21:32 - Barriers and strategies at different ages
23:30 - The ideal dental health care team
27:45 - Communication within the dental team
29:40 - Making notes of patient preferences
30:54 - Modernization of clinics and the effect on patients
32:57 - Improving dental experiences
34:20 - Reducing wait times
36:30 - Laura's take-home message to patients and parents
40:45 - How to find Laura and some of her educational resources
42:49 - Thank you, Laura Swinburne!
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