My career as a Registered Dental Hygienist has been so rewarding. I have experienced and seen a lot working with people for so many years. I feel so lucky to have worked with some of the finest professionals in the field in the bay area. I work with offices that would always be on the cutting edge, using all the very latest technology and professional support and research. I have developed unique Dental Hygiene programs in cutting-edge preventive and periodontal recovery.
I lead and implemented a team of professional into practice for over 30+years in the same place, mentoring a dental teams into success. It was wonderful staying in one place for so many years, as it allowed me to carefully monitor our outcome, successes in the same patients for so many years.
In the 70s I received degrees as a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant RDA, CDA which I used to work my way through college and expenses. This was a gift for me in my field by allowing me to work alongside many amazing Dental Specialists in the Bay Area. It helped me to understand and see the big picture in the choices and possibilities in dental treatment, diagnosis, and best treatment planning for dental health.
In the 80s I Graduated as a Registered Dental Hygienist in one of the top programs in California. I was given Awards for my exceptional techniques in patient education and community service. I am still proud of my near-perfect score on State boards.
As a Dental Hygienist, my goal is to inspire others, give each person a well-turned listening ear and work towards building a wonderful relationship as a motivational coach with an individualized plan.
I love to help motivate a patient's understanding, though providing the pieces of information they may be missing. This often allows them to move towards better decisions about their dental health outcome. Often its the small things that no one really took the time to assist them with that is my secret to winning ticket.
I always ask myself whats the spark that will allow this patient to move forward on positive new approach or change. I have found People will usually pick the right chose for themselves when they completely understand what they need to do to get there.
Ive been working in the field of dentistry as a Dental Hygiene for over 30+years. I have worked closely with Microscope Evaluations and Research Institutions, Laser Therapy, Anti-bacterial control techniques, Daily Home-care technique modification as my cornerstone.
I married the handsome Greek boy next door, over 30yrs ago, we have two wonderful amazing boys. I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains where the forest and wildlife are always present. Our familys relaxation therapy after a long week.
I am often found helping others to navigate systems and find solutions through advocacy in learning differences. My compassion runs deep for those with learning differences, social and sensory issues in day-to-day living. I believe everyone should have the chance to show the world what they know and be able to reach their full potential and dreams. 'All minds matter, all minds are unique,