Esther Tingué, RDH, BS, MA, is a clinical instructor in the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at NYU College of Dentistry and a faculty member at NYU Brooklyn Patient Care. She is also an adjunct clinical lab technician for the Dental Hygiene Department at New York College of Technology. Tingué has more than 20 years of experience in private practice. Her interests include the importance of mental health within the dental hygiene community and collaborating with non-for-profit organizations to promote the importance of oral healthcare.