I have been a dental hygienist since 2004, but my adventure in dentistry started well before that. In 1996 I started a work study program in high school as a Dental Assistant. Learning about teeth and watching the doctor help the patient inspired me to want to do more. I started with my prerequisites at Iowa Western community college in Council Bluffs, and also completed the dental assisting program there while working for an orthodontic office. I graduated dental hygiene school from Hawkeye community college Waterloo, then spent 18 years being a dental hygienist in Des Moines before moving back to Omaha.Some of the things I love both about dentistry are helping people heal their mouths, getting people to enjoy their visit with my dental rap parodies, and Dr. Sand’s passion for prevention.If I’m not loving on my two brittanys, Tilly and Stache, I spend my spare time doing creative things like drawing, pottery, or sewing, and riding my bike in the summer.I can’t wait to meet you at your next dental cleaning visit!

Theresa AKA "Notorious HYG"