Lucy Crawford moved to the United States armed with a degree in psychology, but actually landed in the dental profession as an assistant. For four years she took the courses necessary to become a dental hygienist and discovered she absolutely loved the profession.
“My passion for dental hygiene is so much bigger than me,” she says. “I love seeing my patients and getting to know them, and I love to educate them about the link between their oral and overall health.”
Education is key, she says. When patients present with a problem, she helps them find out what could have caused the problem, how to treat it, and how to prevent recurrence in the future. Like so many of her peers, Lucy loves to make an impact in her patients’ lives and help keep them healthy.
When it comes to advice, Lucy tells her peers to network and mentor. Find people to connect with and learn from so that no one feels alone.
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About the Author
Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH
Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH, has been a dental hygienist for over 23 years. She has experience as a chairside clinician, dental hygiene program instructor, CE speaker, author, professional relations manager, and marketing coordinator. Sue is an active member of the ADHA and NJDHA, and past president of the NJDHA. Sue is passionate about educating dental professionals to help improve their day-to-day clinical practice.