I’ve always believed that a smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear, and I'm passionate about helping others discover the confidence and joy that comes with a healthy smile. As a student in the dental hygiene program at RCC, I'm pursuing my dream of making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care and education. People often tell me that my positive energy lights up a room, and I hope to use that energy to inspire others and change the world one smile at a time. As a single mother and the 1st in my family to attend college, pursuing my education in the dental hygiene program is both a challenging and rewarding journey. While I am deeply committed to achieving my academic and career goals, financial assistance is essential to help me balance the demands of school, parenting, and the daily living expenses. This support would allow me to focus on my studies, clinical training, and ultimately, giving back to my community as a dedicated dental hygienist. Being raised by a single mother in a family of four taught me the value of resilience, hard work, and determination . Watching my mother's sacrifices and dedication to our family inspired me to pursue more education and create a better future for myself and my child. These experiences have fueled my drive to finish college, despite the challenges, and to become a role model for my family while achieving my dream of becoming a dental hygienist. As a dental assistant with 14 years of experience, I am currently building on my expertise through enrollment in the dental hygiene program at RCC. This program has broadened my understanding of advanced dental care, including preventative and periodontal therapies, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My involvement in clinical rotations has allowed me to apply my skills in a new capacity, further solidifying my passion for patient-centered care and oral health promotion. With my extensive background and ongoing education, I am excited to transition into the dental hygiene field, where I can make an even greater impact on patient health and well-being.

As a dental assistant with 14 years of experience, I am currently building on my expertise through enrollment in the dental hygiene program at RCC. This program has broadened my understanding of advanced dental care, including preventative and periodontal therapies, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My involvement in clinical rotations has allowed me to apply my skills in a new capacity, further solidifying my passion for patient-centered care and oral health promotion. With my extensive background and ongoing education, I am excited to transition into the dental hygiene field, where I can make an even greater impact on patient health and well-being. My educational plan as a dental hygiene student focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed to provide exceptional oral health care in my community. I am committed to excelling in both the academic and clinical aspects of my program, with an emphasis on preventative care, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of oral health, including periodontal therapies, radiography, and community outreach initiatives. Upon completing my education, I plan to stay in my current community and contribute to improving access to quality dental care while promoting overall health and wellness. As a single mother and the 1st in my family to attend college, pursuing my education in the dental hygiene program is both a challenging and rewarding journey. While I am deeply committed to achieving my academic and career goals, financial assistance is essential to help me balance the demands of school, parenting, and the daily living expenses. This support would allow me to focus on my studies, clinical training, and ultimately, giving back to my community as a dedicated dental hygienist. Being raised by a single mother in a family of four taught me the value of resilience, hard work, and determination . Watching my mother's sacrifices and dedication to our family inspired me to pursue more education and create a better future for myself and my child. These experiences have fueled my drive to finish college, despite the challenges, and to become a role model for my family while achieving my dream of becoming a dental hygienist. I’ve always believed that a smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear, and I'm passionate about helping others discover the confidence and joy that comes with a healthy smile. As a student in the dental hygiene program at RCC, I'm pursuing my dream of making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care and education. People often tell me that my positive energy lights up a room, and I hope to use that energy to inspire others and change the world one smile at a time.

My name is Lauren Hanson. I come from a small town, and a small family. I have always had a passion for the field of dentistry. I believe that a smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear, and I'm passionate about helping others discover the confidence and joy that comes with a healthy smile. As a student in the dental hygiene program at RCC, I'm pursuing my dream of making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care and education. People often tell me that my positive energy lights up a room, and I hope to use that energy to inspire others and change the world one smile at a time. As a single mother and the 1st in my family to attend college, pursuing my education in the dental hygiene program is both a challenging and rewarding journey. While I am deeply committed to achieving my academic and career goals, financial assistance is essential to help me balance the demands of school, parenting, and the daily living expenses. This support would allow me to focus on my studies, clinical training, and ultimately, giving back to my community as a dedicated dental hygienist. Being raised by a single mother in a family of four taught me the value of resilience, hard work, and determination . Watching my mother's sacrifices and dedication to our family inspired me to pursue more education and create a better future for myself and my child. These experiences have fueled my drive to finish college, despite the challenges, and to become a role model for my family while achieving my dream of becoming a dental hygienist. My educational plan as a dental hygiene student focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed to provide exceptional oral health care in my community. I am committed to excelling in both the academic and clinical aspects of my program, with an emphasis on preventative care, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of oral health, including periodontal therapies, radiography, and community outreach initiatives. Upon completing my education, I plan to stay in my current community and contribute to improving access to quality dental care while promoting overall health and wellness. As a dental assistant with 14 years of experience, I am currently building on my expertise through enrollment in the dental hygiene program at RCC. This program has broadened my understanding of advanced dental care, including preventative and periodontal therapies, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My involvement in clinical rotations has allowed me to apply my skills in a new capacity, further solidifying my passion for patient-centered care and oral health promotion. With my extensive background and ongoing education, I am excited to transition into the dental hygiene field, where I can make an even greater impact on patient health and well-being.

I’ve always believed that a smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear, and I'm passionate about helping others discover the confidence and joy that comes with a healthy smile. As a student in the dental hygiene program at RCC, I'm pursuing my dream of making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care and education. People often tell me that my positive energy lights up a room, and I hope to use that energy to inspire others and change the world one smile at a time. As a dental assistant with 14 years of experience, I am currently building on my expertise through enrollment in the dental hygiene program at RCC. This program has broadened my understanding of advanced dental care, including preventative and periodontal therapies, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My involvement in clinical rotations has allowed me to apply my skills in a new capacity, further solidifying my passion for patient-centered care and oral health promotion. With my extensive background and ongoing education, I am excited to transition into the dental hygiene field, where I can make an even greater impact on patient health and well-being. As a single mother and the 1st in my family to attend college, pursuing my education in the dental hygiene program is both a challenging and rewarding journey. While I am deeply committed to achieving my academic and career goals, financial assistance is essential to help me balance the demands of school, parenting, and the daily living expenses. This support would allow me to focus on my studies, clinical training, and ultimately, giving back to my community as a dedicated dental hygienist. Being raised by a single mother in a family of four taught me the value of resilience, hard work, and determination . Watching my mother's sacrifices and dedication to our family inspired me to pursue more education and create a better future for myself and my child. These experiences have fueled my drive to finish college, despite the challenges, and to become a role model for my family while achieving my dream of becoming a dental hygienist. As I work toward completing my dental hygiene education, my goal is to use my skills and knowledge to serve my current community. With deep roots and a strong understanding of the oral health needs in this area, I am passionate about improving access to preventive care and promoting healthy habits among patients of all ages. My educational and clinical experiences are preparing me to be a resource for the community, addressing oral health disparities in building long lasting relationships focused on wellness and education.

When I was a child at the age of 10, the most traumatic incident happened to me and it involved my front tooth, #8 to be exact. I will never forget this accident, because since then I have been intrigued by the dental field, which I’ve been a part of for 14 years now. Let’s go back a couple decades…. There I was with blood gushing from my mouth. I had just fallen off my friends’ shoulders as we were playing in my small bedroom. We had the grand idea of walking around in a circle while I was on her shoulders and as we her giggling and laughing my girlfriend Jessica lost her balance and fell. I came flying off, and my front tooth hit the edge of my dresser, causing it to jet out at a 90-degree angle! The time was 9:00pm, and my mother called our dentist Dr. Miller. He was so gracious and immediately had us meet him at his office for an emergency visit. The dentist was able to push my tooth back into place. I don’t remember too many details, but my mom said he had to put a splint in my mouth to reposition and stabilize my tooth. As a dental assistant with 14 years of experience, I am currently building on my expertise through enrollment in the dental hygiene program at RCC. This program has broadened my understanding of advanced dental care, including preventative and periodontal therapies, patient education, and evidence-based practices. My involvement in clinical rotations has allowed me to apply my skills in a new capacity, further solidifying my passion for patient-centered care and oral health promotion. With my extensive background and ongoing education, I am excited to transition into the dental hygiene field, where I can make an even greater impact on patient health and well-being. As a single mother and the 1st in my family to attend college, pursuing my education in the dental hygiene program is both a challenging and rewarding journey. While I am deeply committed to achieving my academic and career goals, financial assistance is essential to help me balance the demands of school, parenting, and the daily living expenses. This support would allow me to focus on my studies, clinical training, and ultimately, giving back to my community as a dedicated dental hygienist. Being raised by a single mother in a family of four taught me the value of resilience, hard work, and determination. Watching my mother's sacrifices and dedication to our family inspired me to pursue more education and create a better future for myself and my child. These experiences have fueled my drive to finish college, despite the challenges, and to become a role model for my family while achieving my dream of becoming a dental hygienist. I’ve always believed that a smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear, and I'm passionate about helping others discover the confidence and joy that comes with a healthy smile. As a student in the dental hygiene program at RCC, I'm pursuing my dream of making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care and education. People often tell me that my positive energy lights up a room, and I hope to use that energy to inspire others and change the world one smile at a time.