What made you decide to become a dental
hygienist?
During my
senior year of high school I had the opportunity to take a part-time job with
my childhood orthodontist. The office environment was friendly and I was
intrigued by the practice. The orthodontist was really the one who encouraged
me to go into dentistry. After I received my Bachelors degree I worked as a
dental assistant, and eventually became a hygienist.
How long have you been a hygienist?
I have
been a hygienist for 34 years.
Where did you go to school?
I
attended Phoenix College and received my Bachelors degree from NAU.
What is the most rewarding part of your
job?
Helping
patients transform their mouths from an unhealthy state to a healthy state is
definitely the most rewarding. I also feel very fortunate to work with Dr.
Dougherty and Dr. Adhikari. I admire and respect them very much.
What makes your day?
When I
feel like I have done my job well and feel like I have helped my patients.
If you were to choose another profession
what would you choose?
Before I
started working in the dental field I had an interest in law, but am very
content with what I do.
What do you like to do in your spare
time?
I enjoy
exercising, cooking, scrap booking and spending time with my family and
friends.
What advice would you give others?
Having a
career in dentistry is extremely rewarding. The best advice I can give to
others who are just starting out is to get as much hands-on experience as
possible. Work in a dental office to get a feel for the profession and observe
each role to determine if it’s the right career for you.
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