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Podcast: A Tale of Two Hygienists Podcast
Episode: Congenital Muscular Dystrophy with Two Rare Mama Bears Podcast Hosts Megan and Matty
Description: Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) is an inherited disease that atrophies skeletal muscles and results in poor development of motor skills and other modes of movement. While dental hygienists obviously don't treat CMD, they will nevertheless likely encounter patients who live with the disorder and consequently have special requirements in the dental chair. Matty Manley and Megan Meyer are the hosts of the Two Rare Mama Bears podcast, where they discuss CMD in all its forms, explore the difficulties faced by those who live with it, and speak to a variety of experts and policy-makers on the subject...