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Danielle Luhring, BHS-DH

Danielle Luhring, BHS-DH
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Danielle R. Luhring, BHS-DH, is a clinical and educational hygienist from rural Iowa. Danielle is a graduate of Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa, earning her Bachelor of Health Sciences –Dental Hygiene degree. She is also a graduate of Hawkeye Community College’s Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs. Danielle works in private practice in her area, as well as an Adjunct Hygiene faculty at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA.

Aside from clinical work and education, Danielle has found a passion for mission work and community education. As a member of ADHA, she is becoming involved with Delta Dental of Iowa’s Mouth Care Matter’s program and has spent time working alongside dental students through the Christian Dental Society’s Jamaica Mission Trips.

Danielle stays actively involved in her church, community, and children’s school functions. Danielle and her husband are raising their four children on their family’s century farm in rural Waverly. When Danielle is not busy with family activities, she loves kickboxing, lifting weights, co-ed volleyball and softball, reading, and watching movies.

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