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Clinical Dental Hygiene Career Alternatives
Interview with Ann O'Connor | GM Periodontal, Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC
Ann O'Connor shares her beginnings in clinical dental hygiene and the skills and abilities it takes to transition into a sales management position in the dental industry.
Email Ann O'Connor for more information!
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Where did you begin your career in dental?
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Curiosity led me to my career in dentistry. When I was in 11th grade in Georgia, I asked my dentist so many questions that he finally offered me a job working after school as a dental assistant. I liked it so much that I eventually entered a dental hygiene program upon graduating from high school.
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How did you begin pursuing an alternative career to clinical dental hygiene?
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After practicing clinical dental hygiene full time for five years, I began exploring alternatives and I accepted a position as Coordinator of Perio Research at Emory University. During my tenure at Emory, I worked closely with a company representative on a research project and through that network was offered my first sales position.
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What choices and actions helped you get to where you are today?
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Constantly evaluating when I was at my best in my work environment, being curious, furthering my education and networking with anyone I met that was in a non-clinical position has served me well my entire career.
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What does your position as the General Manager of a Strategic Business Unit entail? |
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As the General Manager for the Preventive Strategic Business Unit, I am responsible for the global strategy and marketing of three product categories.
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What do you love about your position? |
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I really enjoy working with a dynamic team of people who are all committed to our vision of improving lives through better dentistry - smile after smile. In addition, I really love the exploration of what's next on the horizon.
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What are the most important skills and abilities to possess for a dental hygienist who wants to follow a similar path? |
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Being a life long learner, having a strong work ethic and being committed to excellence in everything you do!
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Any other key learnings to share with Friends of Hu-Friedy? |
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Stay open to all possibilities!
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