{"id":76,"name":"Ben Mendoza RDH","url":"","description":"\u201cI love practicing dental hygiene because it allows for the confluence of my two greatest passions: the study of science and the care for others.\u201d\r\n\r\nBenjamin Mendoza began his career in dentistry over 21 years ago while he served as both a dental assistant and laboratory technician. During these initial stages of his occupation, he quickly started to hone his understanding of the science and technology associated with delivering dental care. Shortly after, Benjamin chose to further advance his professional portfolio by pursuing dental hygiene because he saw it as an excellent opportunity to further assist patients in achieving better overall health and wellness.\r\n\r\nSince earning an associate degree in Dental Hygiene from Carrington College, Benjamin has actively sought rigorous educational opportunities including extensive courses with the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and Orognathic Bioesthetic Institute. He is well-versed in CAMBRA decay prevention strategies, LASER periodontal therapy, DNA and PCR risk assessment, the Perio Protect\u00ae Method, hygiene instrumentation, and the whole-health ramifications of periodontal disease. Every year, Benjamin continues to take field-related coursework, staying abreast of the most current methods and technologies that assist him in providing the utmost in patient care.\r\n\r\nWhen he isn\u2019t assisting his patients, Benjamin spends quality time with his wife, Chelsie, a middle school English teacher and son, Benjamin, Junior who is one year away from university. In his spare time, Benjamin enjoys working out, holds a black belt in jiu jitsu, and serves in ministry empowering families with the essential tools needed to maintain healthy relationships with one another.","link":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/author\/ben-mendoza\/","slug":"ben-mendoza","avatar_urls":{"24":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a277c111d1b64ca8ddef73512d27409?s=24&d=mm&r=g","48":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a277c111d1b64ca8ddef73512d27409?s=48&d=mm&r=g","96":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4a277c111d1b64ca8ddef73512d27409?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/76"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oraldna.com\/trends-in-salivary-testing\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users"}]}}