Forensics, academia, and being a clinician
If you’ve ever felt restless in your position, you need to hear about the career path of Kimberly Erdman. Her winding path recently led her right back to private practice.
From private practice, to the Navy, to dental forensics, to academia, to temping, and back to private practice, Kimberly is proof of the variety of opportunities available in dental hygiene.
She advises all her peers to take chances and walk through the doors of opportunity when they open. She knows that will take bravery and adjustment. Listen to her story to find out how you can open those doors.
About the Author
Kimberly A. Erdman, EdD, RDH, FAADH, FADHA
Kimberly A. Erdman, EdD, RDH, FAADH, FADHA, is a dental hygienist at Aspen Dental, as well as a PhD Methodologist at Liberty University. She loves providing top-notch patient care while also being able to teach and mentor students pursuing graduate health science work. Kimberly is a proud member and Inaugural Fellow of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Hygiene.
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH
Chief Editor, RDH magazine
Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDH magazine, she strives to remain a proactive personality in the continual advancement of the profession. She has been defined as a motivated trendsetter and dependable colleague and is inspired by her true passion of helping others to achieve their personal goals.