I started working with my dad as a dental assistant when I was 11 years old and knew very quickly that I wanted to become a RDH. As a very goal oriented young girl, I attended the University of Michigan School of Dental Hygiene. After graduating in 1973, I moved to Bern, Switzerland to practice hygiene for three years, then returned to my hometown of Harbor Springs to practice alongside my dad.
After getting married in 1981, I moved to California where I practiced in periodontal and general offices until 1985, when I founded Graham Placement Agency, a placement service specialized for Dental Hygienists and Dentists, precisely what I know best.
Meeting my goals for personal empowerment and supporting the dental field with choices for employment opportunities has been most meaningful for me. Im enriched from connecting with other professionals, employment coaching and producing high-caliber continuing education seminars. This creates a comprehensive offering for the people I serve and meets my needs to deliver excellence. And like my dad, I enjoy using jokes to bring levity and joy into my daily work.