Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Donna, Registered Dental Hygienist




Hi! My name is Donna. I am one of the Registered Dental Hygienists that works for Dr. Caputo's Naperville dental office. I have been with the practice since I moved to Naperville in the fall of 2003. I have a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from Loyola University in Chicago and have been an RDH for almost 25 years. My career history in the dental field has included substituting as a Clinical instructor at Prairie State, attending continuing education courses, and following online study groups and blogs to keep current with the most recent technology. Most recently, our hygiene team completed dental laser certification.
 
I enjoy guiding patients toward optimal oral health. It has become increasingly evident that the mouth and body are connected. Good oral health improves the health of the whole body, particularly in patients with diabetes and heart disease. I educate patients about nutritional choices, effective plaque removal techniques, fluoride supplementation, and appropriate intervals for periodontal maintenance. It is very satisfying to see someone turn their oral health around with just some small changes.
 

You may see me around outside the office. I live just down the street in Penncross Knoll and have three sons who are very active in sports and music. When I leave the office, I am usually running to the soccer field, track, or some music program. If you wonder who the lady smiling and waving to you is, it might be me! Besides the boys' activities, as a family we enjoy traveling, skiing, hiking, music, and spending time with friends and family.

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