A talk with Andreina Sucre about squamous cell carcinomas and more
We know how much dental hygienists love pathology, and today’s topic falls into that area.
Andreina Sucre discusses her RDH magazine article, Beyond squamous cell carcinoma: A spectrum of oral cavity malignancies, which is full of information for chairside dental hygienists. She said it was time to write this article because cancers may show only through subtle signs, but of course they can cause patients major trouble. And there is such a variety that some are easy to confuse.
Andreina goes through the many different types of cancers that dental hygienists should be aware of and watch for, the signs and symptoms, and next steps if cancer is suspected or confirmed in one of your patients.
Dive into this informative pathology podcast with us here. You'll be glad you did.
About the Author
Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH
Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH, is an international dentist, oral pathology, and oral surgery specialist practicing dental hygiene in Miami, Florida. A passionate advocate for early pathological diagnosis, she empowers colleagues through lectures focused on oral pathologies. Andreina spoke on this topic at the 2024 ADHA Annual Conference, 2023 RDH Under One Roof, and she writes about oral pathology for RDH magazine. Committed to community outreach, she educates non-native English-speaking children on oral health and actively volunteers in dental initiatives.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.