RDH Spotlight: Oanh Pham, CPhT, RDH, BSDH

Dr. McGlennen: What inspired you to pursue a career in dental hygiene, and what do you find most rewarding about it? Oanh: I’ve always had a strong passion for helping others and initially pursued a career in nursing. Over time, I realized a career in dental hygiene has a better work life balance while still allowing me to make meaningful impacts on patients’ overall health. What I find most rewarding is knowing that my role goes beyond oral health. By treating periodontal disease, I’m also...
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RDH Spotlight: Heidy Esperansa Garcia, RDH

Dr. McGlennen: What inspired you to pursue a career in dental hygiene, and what do you find most rewarding about it? Heidy: Growing up, I had the most amazing relationship with my dental office, and it started with my dental hygienist. She was kind, knowledgeable, and made each visit feel comfortable, which sparked my interest in dental care. I loved the idea of being able to help people feel confident about their smiles and promote overall health, so I decided to pursue a career in dental ...
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RDH Spotlight: Mohini Patel

Dr. McGlennen: What inspired you to pursue a career in dental hygiene, and what do you find most rewarding about it? Mohini: I pursued a career in dental hygiene because I was drawn to having a career involved in directly helping patients improve their daily habits and long-term health. I enjoy working directly with patients, am detail-oriented, and have a strong interest in periodontal care. The most rewarding aspect is empowering patients to feel more confident about themselves as well as...
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RDH Spotlight: Danielle Wisor

Dr. Ron McGlennen: What inspired you to pursue a career in dental hygiene, and what do you find most rewarding about it? Danielle: I always knew I wanted to help people love their smiles, like I did after having a great dentist growing up and going through years of braces. It wasn’t until I was in college for dental hygiene that I learned about the Mouth-Body Connection®, which solidified that I was pursuing the correct career path. Dr. Ron McGlennen: How has incorporating salivary dia...
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