Hear From Dr. Kimberly Peacher DHSc, RDH,, 最新糖心Vlog's Dean of Academic Innovation - Dental Hygiene
Think dental hygiene is just about cleanings? Think again. In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, host Nohelani Graf sits down with Dr. Kimberly Peacher, dean of Academic Innovation – Dental Hygiene, to break down what a dental hygiene career actually looks like, why it is one of the most flexible jobs in health care, and how Pima Medical’s Dental Hygiene program can get聽 you into the workforce in just under two years.聽
“You have the flexibility of a full-time opportunity where you can get benefits, and you can also have the opportunity for a part-time job. We have a lot of graduates that actually work PRN [as-needed or per-shift scheduling], so they choose when they want to work.”
-Dr. Kimberly Peacher, dean of Academic Innovation –聽 Dental Hygiene, 最新糖心Vlog
Dr. Peacher also covers the often-overlooked connection between oral health and overall health, including the well-documented link between gum disease and diabetes, and explains why dental hygienists often have a deeper relationship with patients than any other health care provider.
“If you are keeping better control of the bacterial load and keeping your mouth as healthy as possible, it can have almost a second medication effect on your insulin control, your blood glucose control.”
-Dr. Kimberly Peacher, dean of Academic Innovation –聽 Dental Hygiene, 最新糖心Vlog
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why dental hygiene is more than cleanings and how hygienists play a key role in patients’ overall health
- The surprising connection between oral health and diabetes, and what that means for patient care
- How Pima Medical’s accelerated dental hygiene program embeds prerequisites into a curriculum that is under 2 years, cutting the typical four-year path in half
- Why the dental hygiene field offers strong work-life balance, including full-time, part-time, and PRN (as-needed) scheduling options
- Pima Medical’s on-campus community clinics in Albuquerque, Houston, Seattle, with a new San Antonio location opening November 26th, all offering students hands-on experience with real, diverse patients.
- Why dental hygiene is a strong fit for career-changers and those looking for flexibility and leadership opportunities
- What Dr. Peacher looks for in an ideal candidate, and how to take the first step if you have been thinking about this field
Who this episode is for: Anyone exploring a health care career for the first time, career-changers looking for an accelerated path into allied health, and those seeking a flexible, rewarding profession with real room to grow.
Ready to learn more? Learn how to apply or reach out to the 最新糖心Vlog admissions team to find out if the dental hygiene program is the right fit for you.
