Samantha Verdadero, RDH, BSDH
Samantha T. Verdadero, RDH, BSDH, is a central New Jersey native who grew up in a small town. Her passion for patient care started at the age of fifteen when she volunteered with the Somerville First Aid and Rescue squad and later became an Emergency Medical Technician. She did, however, have a familial influence in dentistry as she was able to shadow her family dentist. She later attended New York University College of Dentistry where she received her training and Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene.
Presently, Samantha practices full-time dental hygiene in Maryland and is an educational consultant for Align Technology. She believes that her patients deserve more than just a "teeth cleaning" -- every patient deserves the opportunity to be educated in their oral health and its relationship to their overall health.
Outside of dentistry, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography, and indoor cycling. Samantha also has a developing talent for the culinary arts and cosmetology.
Presently, Samantha practices full-time dental hygiene in Maryland and is an educational consultant for Align Technology. She believes that her patients deserve more than just a "teeth cleaning" -- every patient deserves the opportunity to be educated in their oral health and its relationship to their overall health.
Outside of dentistry, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography, and indoor cycling. Samantha also has a developing talent for the culinary arts and cosmetology.
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Let’s think about how many times we’ve heard the following chief complaints from our patients: “I have cold sensitivity,” “I’m noticing a dark spot close to my gum line (a.k.a. black triangle),” “I think I’m brushing too hard,” or, “I started flossing, and I noticed my gums starting to recede.” Raise your hand if you have heard any of...
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