Noel Parreira, BSDH, RDH, is a recent graduate of the Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Commonwealth University where she served as president of the 2025 class. She is currently working as a temporary dental hygienist in Richmond, Virginia, gaining experience in a variety of settings. Initially, she worked as an endodontic assistant and dental assistant. Parreira’s professional interests include research and caring for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.