The fact that he comes from a family of dental professionals guided LaVal Lucas Perry into the profession. But he's found his own niche as a leader in dental hygiene.
Many members of LaVal Lucas Perry's family, including his mother, a dentist, are in the dental profession, many at Aspen Dental. Becoming a dental hygienist came naturally to LaVal. Using his leadership strengths, today he's a lead hygienist for Aspen Dental.
He appreciates the support offered in his Aspen practice, including the latest technology and camaraderie from his peers. He enjoys leading teams and teaching and offering guidance to new dental hygienists. He considers Aspen Dental a family, and believes the opportunities the company offers allows dental hygienists to grow in their profession.
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Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH, has over four decades of continual career development and experience in dentistry. As the chief editor of RDHmagazine, 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.
