7 www. ChsDent i s t s . com | www.MountPl easantPhys i c i ans . com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com smiling faces little reassurance and trust can really help them make a breakthrough. No one should ever feel embarrassed about their smile.” Hubbard and Todd agreed that the warmth and personality comes from the family dynamic at Wando Family Dentistry. The doctors, assistants and hygienists care about one another, as well as their patients. That culture flows through the practice and to the people who matter most: the patients sitting in the chair, trusting the practice with their health. It wouldn’t all come together without every amazing piece of the puzzle. The dentists are the guiding edge pieces, without which there’d be no structure. But it is the dental hygienists who fill in the all-important middle, where the full picture is revealed. The same is true at Pleasant Family Dentistry, where a soothing and comforting environment stands in the forefront of values. Amber Strickland and others are part of that culture; and the office is rated one of the best in Mount Pleasant because of just that. The field of dental hygiene is expected to grow by 19% over the next 10 years and offers an above-average median income. In the United States, at least an associate degree from a school accredited by the American Dental Association is required to work as a dental hygienist. Trident Technical College offers this program beginning in the fall semester each year. Strickland remarked, “There is always a need for oral healthcare providers whether it be volunteering your time at East Cooper Community Outreach, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach or giving back in your own offices. Every year, our office has a free dental day where we spend a Saturday providing free services to those in need. It is such a rewarding day to see people leave with a smile on their face. There are also some amazing continuing education courses right here in the Charleston area.” It’s a great time to become one of these stewards of oral health that Mount Pleasant Magazine and Smiling Faces is proud to recognize.
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