Category: My Story

Biology and Renting Cars

By Kristen Bottger May 12, 2022

When I’m asked what made me want to be a hygienist, I tell people that dentistry was just always in my heart. At 16 years...

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Falling In Love With Dentistry

By Jessica Martin May 12, 2022

When I met my husband during his second year of dental school, I initially recall thinking that dating a dentist sounded boring. My plans were...

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What Life is This?

By Stephanie Botts May 11, 2022

From a young age, I was always interested in teeth. I was congenitally missing my lateral incisors, so I spent a lot of time in...

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My Dental Journey

By Theresa Sheppard May 4, 2022

My dental journey began over 40 years ago as a Registered Dental Assistant. After 10 years as a chairside assistant, I made the move “up...

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Within These Walls

By Lori Bulloch, RDH April 12, 2022

Yes, I’m a dental hygienist, yoga instructor, and business owner, but my wholehearted life revolves around my faith in God and my family. My husband...

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Taking My Life Back

By Ashley Kittel December 21, 2021

Sitting in my doctor’s office, they broke it down for me. I had Stage 3 Liver Fibrosis. No, I’m not an alcoholic. But I do...

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Latina Defined

By Amber Lovatos October 26, 2021

Being Latina is my orgullo (pride). Latina is my strength. Latina is a badass woman! When I embrace my Latindad, I feel the power of...

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