Deirdre Anderson, RDH, MS
Deirdre Anderson, RDH, MS, is a passionate dental hygienist and an enthusiastic educator who graduated from dental hygiene school in 2015 and earned her master's in dental hygiene in 2025. She started her career working with a population that did not grow up with a strong understanding of oral care and learned the importance of quickly starting with the basics. From there, Deirdre gained clinical experience at a small private practice. She strongly believes in co-discovery of conditions and helping everyone to achieve the smile they deserve. Deirdre is always looking for new innovations in prevention and strives to help people take that first step toward health. She has currently expanded her horizons, teaching both clinically and didactically at a local community college. Deirdre enjoys spending her weekends with her family, listening to live music, taking road trips, and enjoying the little moments.
Shifting the Patient Experience: Intentional Communication Strategies for Dental Hygienists
"You need to make sure that you are wrapping the floss with a soft C-shape interproximally and getting the distal of those back teeth."...
Habit Shift: Getting Dental Patients Back on Track after Lockdown
The pandemic has been rough for most people, and many routines and habits have been dramatically altered or dropped altogether. While many people are...
Encouragement over Punishment: How Dental Patients Hear Our Oral Health Messages
"Floss more and brush better." This is the dreaded advice patients expect to get scolded with every six months. How many times have we...