Why would dental hygienists want to consider degrees beyond their associate degree? Katie Pondolfino, an adjunct professor at Empire State University who teaches community health, leadership in health care, and health-care ethics, has some answers.
In her classes she stresses dental practice management, which entails leadership, communication and management skills, and prepares her students for all stages of their career and what’s available to them, depending on their education.
How does Katie encourage students to think about their futures and not just passing the board and getting that first job? She feels all educators should help answer this by discussing advanced degrees with their hygiene students. A higher degree opens more opportunities, including positions outside the clinic.
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