The pursuit of lifelong professional growth and development through participation in and assuming leadership roles in professional organizations and continuing education planning

As I begin my journey as a dental hygienist, I believe that I could change the world of dentistry and the approach patients view dentistry, especially in hygiene. As a dental professional, I would do my best in providing the appropriate and necessary treatment that is needed for my patients so that they can have a better outlook on dentistry and the importance of why they should take care of their everyday for the rest of their lives! During this journey as a dental hygienist, I would become a professional member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and attend conferences across the country in expanding my knowledge in the dental hygiene field. There is always something new being invented or new techniques to improve productivity in the dental office. As I get closer to graduation from the dental hygiene program at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois, I would love to become a clinical teacher and help future dental hygiene students in their clinics so they are able to perform to their skill set as best as they can. I am looking forward to the challenges and goals to achieve as a dental hygienist and hope to make a change in someones life that they can stay healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle.