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RBC | Dental hygienist Kari Brennan, owner of White River Dental Hygiene, has been featured in an industry magazine for her “innovative work” in Colorado. Here is the story she shared with RDH magazine.
“I am a Colorado cowgirl, a mother of two — Hattie and Milo — and the owner of my own independent dental hygiene practice, White River Dental Hygiene, located in the scenic rural town of Meeker, Colorado. It’s a town where everyone waves at each other as we drive down the road, and where cattle and sheep on the road are our only reasons for traffic jams.
When my oldest child started school in Meeker in 2015, and since Meeker is the town where my family does most of our business, my husband Neil and I decided it was time for a change. At the time I was working in Rifle, and it was not an option for me to work for the two dentists in Meeker. This is when I had to think outside the box!
I wondered if independent hygiene could be an option for me right here in Meeker. It was, but not without me first conducting countless hours of research, writing a business plan, and spending plenty of time envisioning just what I wanted in my practice. My vision and dream have come true, and it has been more rewarding than I ever could have imagined!
Owning my practice has its pros and cons, but I’ve been able to control my schedule to make my employment revolve around my life. I attribute much of my success to the fact that I’m involved in my community, I’m a member of our national, state, and local dental hygiene components, and I network with other like-minded people. I’ve also had several networking opportunities, such as speaking at the Colorado Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) annual session, performing oral cancer screenings annually at our local health fair, providing dental education and rental goodies to the local elementary students, serving as a delegate at the annual House of Delegates, and serving as the student liaison for our local component.
I provide an array of services, such [as] dental prophylaxis, periodontal care, silver diamine fluoride treatments, interim therapeutic restorations, and teledentistry. I am extremely proud of my accomplishments and the success of my business! I would not be where I am today without certain individuals who supported e along this journey. The power of serving my patients’ oral health needs while providing direct access and quality dental care in my community is nothing short of amazing!
When I’m not working or volunteering, I enjoy hunting, team roping, barrel racing, volleyball, and many outdoor activities with my family.”
Special to the Herald Times
Oh my goodness, she is all grown up!
You must be so proud of her.