2007 BreathRx Hygienist of the Year Finalists

The Finalists

It goes without saying that there are many phenomenal dental hygienists across the country who work hard each day, serving their patients and their practice with passion. Over the last two years, we have had the opportunity to meet hundreds of these women through applications submitted for BreathRx Hygienist of the Year. While narrowing the field to just five finalists wasn’t easy, it was exciting to have so many worthy applicants to choose from.

In the end, we did cull the pack to just five, and are eager to introduce them to you. One of these amazing women will be your 2007 BreathRx Hygienist of the Year.

Elizabeth Rene Stephenson, RDH

Grapeland, TX

“As a registered dental hygienist, I represent my profession with humility, enthusiasm, courage, and good judgement.”

Graduate, Tyler Junior College

Currently working toward her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at East Tennessee State University

Practicing since 1986

Corporate Relations Chair for Texas Dental Hygienists Association

ADHA and TDHA member

Awarded Tennessee Academy of Dental Hygienist scholarship

Anastasia Turchetta, RDH

Kill Devil Hills, NC

“Compassion, authenticity, grace, inner strength and a sense of humor—these values remain the secret to my success, whether presenting, practicing or coaching.”

Graduate, Allegheny Community College

Practicing since 1988

Speaker and hygiene consultant

ADHA member

Authored her own curriculum on age-related ailments, as well as maximizing patient care and profit

Contributed articles to numerous dental and dental hygiene publications

Lori Totten, RDH

Big Rapids, MI

“My vision is to provide each patient with the latest information, technology and highest level of personalized care in a comfortable, spa-like environment.”

Graduate, Ferris State College

Practicing since 1985

Co-presents multiple professional development courses with Dr. Thomas Lambert, including topics such as veterinary dentistry, sports dentistry, and hygiene department as profit center

Certified as an aerobics, indoor cycling, and spinning instructor

Arvie Malik, BSDH

Newport Coast, CA

“It truly inspires me to share my knowledge and experience with patients, empowering them to make positive life changes benefiting their oral and systemic health.”

Graduate, Texas Women’s University

Practicing since 1984

Completed program for expanded functions in 1989

Treatment coordinator and hygiene manager for practice

Instructor at West Los Angeles College, Department of Dental Hygiene

Course Director of Dental Hygiene Education for Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute

ADHA and CDHA member

Pamela de Leon Lim, RDH, BS
Long Beach, CA

“I imagined myself promoting oral health awareness and helping people understand how a hygienist can help them achieve total health by starting with proper care of their gums.”

Graduate, Univ. of California, San Francisco

Practicing five years

ADHA member

Laser Proficiency certification

OSHA Officer/Infection Control Coordinator for her practice

Pursuing RDHAP certification

Public Health Chair for the Long Beach Dental Hygienist Society

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