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Kelly Ward, RDH, BSDH

Kelly Ward, RDH, BSDH, has been working in clinical dental hygiene for nearly 24 years. In addition to her clinical expertise, she also has experience in dental sales and dental education. Ward is currently an adjunct professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at her alma mater, Taft College in Taft, California, where she educates future dental hygienists. She is also a professional educator for TheraBreath, conducting educational lunch and learns for dental offices.

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