degree in psychology. She has taught in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. She has also provided onsite education to dental professionals in 40 states, the District of Columbia, and 5 countries and territories. In addition to numerous published articles, her original research regarding xylitol and elders was published in a peer-reviewed medical journal in November of 2013. Angie’s book, Dying from Dirty Teeth, was launched in March of 2015. Her company, HyLife, LLC, brings oral care services to dependent elders because they shouldn’t “die from dirty teeth”. Angie was awarded the Sunstar Award of Distinction in 2012 for her work with xylitol and the geriatric population.