Deb (Hume) Brown

RDH, RRDH, Cert IV TAE, Grad Dip CT, EN.

Deb is a Dental Hygienist with a Grad Dip in Restorative Dental Hygiene. She has worked in a
variety of health care settings over the past 30 years in both hospital and private practices
providing care in general dentistry, periodontics, orthodontics, TMJ and facial pain. She is
currently a clinical supervisor and lecturer in the BOH program at The University of
Melbourne as well as working in private practice. Her area of interest includes training Oral
Health Professionals on Smoking and Vaping Cessation and has been active in the DHAA
with both Executive and Non-Executive committee positions and development of the Peer
Support Service. She is also an Educational Consultant for Hu Friedy and a KOI for the EMS
Swiss Dental Academy.

Deb’s other calling in life was to be a RN so during lockdowns, she went back to study and
has graduated with a Diploma in Nursing. She is continuing her studies to attain her degree
with a special interest in educating Health care professionals on oral health for those in their
care.

Presentations

Optional Workshop  - Thursday 21 Sept

Blood, Blood, Glorious Blood: Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose Workshop

Presented as an interactive hands on workshop

 

This 2 hour hands-on workshop teaches attendees the skills to take an accurate Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose measurement, interpret the findings and implement the best course of care for patients. There are risks involved in managing patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes within the dental setting. This workshop aims to provide dental practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to become involved with their patients’ overall health care and provide the support and education tailored to their needs.

Learning outcomes:

  1. Understand the causes of hypertension and hypotension: what is actually happening in our bodies
  2. Have a better knowledge of the ideal range of readings and the risks with uncontrolled disease
  3. How to take an accurate blood pressure reading using both electronic and manual sphygmomanometers – patient positioning and timing play an important role!
  4. Interpret the reading and know when to postpone treatment and refer to a medical practitioner
  5. Understand a blood glucose reading: what are the risks of hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia and how to manage them in a dental setting
  6. How to take an accurate blood glucose reading