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Hannah Neumann, RDH

Hannah Neumann, RDH
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Hannah Neumann, RDH, attended Lane Community College, where she received her associate’s degree in dental hygiene in 2011. After working as a clinical dental hygienist for over 10 years, she returned to school and graduated in 2024 with her Bachelor of Science at the Oregon Institute of Technology, with a dental hygiene major and a business minor. Hannah has previously spent time working at a health care clinic in Uganda, providing preventive care and aiding in restorative care to the underserved children in the community. After working as a clinical dental hygienist for over five years, Hannah took a sabbatical and lived in Paris and Switzerland for over two years, teaching English and creating a guided tour in Paris. Upon her return, Hannah created a teeth-whitening company and is also working as an advocate for advancing hygienists’ scope of practice in her home state of Oregon. Hannah enjoys spending time with her family in her home city of Portland, Oregon, and in her spare time, she plays piano, travels worldwide, and leads a book club.

Dental Hygienists’ Guide to Opportunities Abroad

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Life as a Lefty: Perspective From a Left-Handed Hygienist

My older sister is the original hygienist out of the two of us. She convinced me to be a hygienist, walked me through all...

Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dental Hygiene

A growing concept that everyone seems to be equally fascinated by and nervous about is artificial intelligence (AI). AI brings up a plethora of...

4 Things to Know About Disability Insurance for Dental Hygienists

If you’ve been in the dental hygiene profession for at least a few years, I’m willing to bet that you’re starting to feel some...

Bringing Style to Scaling: A Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Scrubs Fashion

Disclaimer: This article is not sponsored and does not contain affiliate links. It’s just for fun! I’m always looking forward to the weeknights and weekends...

Deep Work: The Hidden Happiness and Peace Inside the Dental Hygiene Career

On a recent drive to work, I listened to an episode of one of my favorite podcasts called "Hidden Brain," which talked about how...

Rock Climbing: A Healthy Hobby That Can Help Hygienists Physically and Mentally

It’s no secret that dental hygienists can become mentally and physically exhausted due to back, shoulder, and neck pain. However, what is a lesser-known...

3 Tips for Dental Hygienists to Improve Likability Among Patients

Many health care professionals may have graduated from their programs with flying colors and have shown an ability to quickly understand technical concepts and...

Career Satisfaction: Golden Rules for a Happy Dental Hygiene Career

Throughout my career as a dental hygienist, I've gone through a wide range of phases regarding how I feel about the job. Sometimes, I...

The Interstitium: New “Organ” Discovery and Its Potential Influence on the Oral-systemic Connection

During a recent commute to work, I listened to a particularly interesting episode of one of my favorite podcasts, “Radiolab,” which dove into a...

Human Error: Will Dentistry Discover Ways to Overcome Oral Health Barriers?

The path to good oral health is a complicated process, and it is one that requires proper motivation, skills, and habits ‒ all of...