One day while doing a preliminary oral tissue exam, I felt a lump the size of a lima bean underneath a patient’s tongue.

Let me start by saying, we have the best profession in the world. Dental hygiene has given me wings to do whatever my mind can dream up—and am I a dreamer! I graduated from The Ohio State University as a “guygienist” with a desire to make…

Growth and advancement occur when you allow yourself to step outside of your comfort zone.

I have always had a passion for helping people. Before I knew I wanted to be a dental hygienist, I served as the philanthropy coordinator for my college sorority, and I come from a long line of service hearts.

Haven’t we all faced a multitude of challenges over a lifetime?

I have been retired for the past 19 years, but I wanted to share about the last 11 years of my career as a dental hygienist.

Terri Chandler's, RDH, passion for helping others was one reason she wanted to be a dental hygienist.

Reflecting on 50 years in dental hygiene, I discovered that major career shifts followed either unique opportunities or bad employment experiences.