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Lisa Huitron, MS (C), BSDH, RDH, RDA

What makes me love dental hygiene is how it connects my heart for people with the science of prevention and the power to create change. My journey in dentistry began more than twenty years ago as a Registered Dental Assistant. At the time, I loved helping patients and supporting clinical care, but I always felt drawn to do more. I wanted to educate, to advocate, and to make a deeper impact in people’s lives. Pursuing dental hygiene was one of the most meaningful decisions I h