Raney Hatten, RDH
Raney Hatten, RDH, received her Associates of Dental Hygiene from Great Falls College Montana State University in 2019. She practices and lives in Butte, Montana, with her dog, Beau. In her free time, Raney likes to stay active in the outdoors and enjoys writing and working on arts and craft projects. Raney is interested in advancing her skillset to better serve the rural communities of Montana and one day volunteering for dental services abroad. Raney can be reached at rhat10@hotmail.com
Failed the Clinical Board? Rally Back from this Stunning Setback
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Montana Hygienists Successfully Fight Proposed Bill Allowing Dental Assistants to Scale
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The Importance of Taking Blood Pressure Readings of Every Hygiene Patient
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Cigarettes: The Cultural Reach of a Killer from Not Long Ago
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Understanding the Role of Juniper Berry Extract in Toothpaste
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Former Smoker, Also Your Hygienist: Best Advice I Got to Quit
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Meth Mouth in Montana: How Dental Hygienists Can Help Meth Users
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Failing the Board Exam: Dental Hygienist Reflects on Tougher Road Taken
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Dental Tales of a Hygienist Who Received the COVID-19 Vaccine
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How Dental Hygienists Can Make a Difference with Native American Populations
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