Patti DiGangi, RDH Publishes the ROMA Manual on Dentistry

Part of the DentalCodeology series, the new book is a light-hearted, yet serious look at the dental profession
Posted: May 12, 2017
Edited by Dentaltown staff

ADDISON, Ill.—Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, a prominent dental hygiene thought leader, took a totally different approach when writing the latest book in her DentalCodeology Series. 

She and co-author Dr. Benson Baty took a humorous approach in examining some of the observations, insights and urban legends associated with patient communications, dental team interactions and clinical practice. 

“You can’t make this stuff up,” said DiGangi. “I think everyone who has worked a few years in a dental office has a ROMA book in them!” If you think ROMA stands for Results Oriented Management and Accountability, think again. Those with a military background may recognize that ROMA is an acronym for “Right Outta My A_ _.”   

The authors say the purpose of this book is to take a light-hearted view of dentistry while also challenging assumptions, questioning traditions and looking at the evidence with some ethical lessons thrown in for good measure.

“Although we don’t want to be politically correct, we don’t want to offend either. If you are offended after learning what ROMA means, this may not be the book for you," said Baty.

DiGangi says they are planning to use a crowd-sourcing approach to gather some of the material for the next installment. Dental professionals will be provided opportunities to contribute on dentalcodeology.com and on social media.

For more information and to order a copy of The ROMA Manual: A Light Hearted, Yet Deadly Serious Look at Our Profession, visit bit.ly/2pJgiC2.
 
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