Henry Allen had a rough introduction into "real-world" dentistry following dental hygiene school. He knew he needed to find an office with standards as high as his. But it turns out clinical hygiene wasn't a good fit for him.
He became a rep for a company, enjoyed it, and thought he'd never return to clinical hygiene. But something clicked. He felt he had unfinished business in clinical hygiene.
Listen as Henry discusses his zig-zag journey in dental hygiene until he found his dream position at Aspen Dental. He encourages his peers not to give up on this wonderful profession.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, is a respected dental industry leader with more than 40 years of experience in dental hygiene, marketing, and professional relations. As chief editor of RDH, she is dedicated to advancing the dental profession through education, innovation, and collaboration. Prior to this role, she served as manager of professional relations and communications for Sunstar/GUM, building strong connections with industry associations, educational institutions, and dental professionals nationwide. Jackie has also contributed her expertise through committee service with organizations including the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
