Connie Kugel, RDH

Dental Education
Solution-oriented patient care never goes out of style
Connie Kugel, RDH, didn't set out to become a dental hygienist, but a visit with a hygienist in college changed her mind. From that first visit through a career spanning dental practice, education, marketing, and research, Kugel knows solution-oriented patient care is key to hygienist success.
November 23, 2021
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