Connect with our Hygiene Academic Team
Discover the endless possibilities for growth and development by partnering with our Hygiene Academic Team at Aspen Dental.

We’re all in. For you.


At Aspen Dental, our esteemed hygiene academic team are the architects of future oral health professionals. They dedicate themselves to educating students on the nuances of patient care, ensuring they are fully equipped to ace their licensing exams and excel as dental hygienists. Connect with our acadmemic team and see how they can partnter with you to shape the future of hygiene care at community colleges, technical schools, online platforms, or universities.
Ways we can partner together
Lunch and learn
Informal gathering with the hygiene class over a meal and designed to educate more about opportunities at Aspen Dental.

The Academic Team can also tailor presentations to educate on specific topics (in person or virtually):
  • Interview skills and resume writing
  • Developing soft skills
  • How to network and why it is important
  • AAP guidelines Cultural competence
  • Current technology used by hygienists
Guest speakers
Academic team members are available to partner with schools for guest speaking opportunities to encourage and inspire the future generation of hygienists.
Job shadowing
Hygiene students can gain real world experience in a local Aspen Dental office to observe clinical operations and technology available.
Virtual learning series
Hear firsthand from industry experts as they provide tips and best practices to help you be your best self while you are in school and during your hygiene career.
Check out our events
Ilya-Babiy
“This was one of the best presentations we've had by Lunch and Learn speakers in our dental hygiene program. You brought so much value to the topic with your personal stories that enriched the lessons for our students and gave them useful perspective when embarking on their career journey. I appreciate how you sought to include audience input and made the students feel that they are part of a special profession.

Thank you for supporting our program and students!”
— Ilya Babiy, RDH, MS, EPP
Dental Hygiene Instructor Mt. Hood Community College
Reach out and schedule time with your academic partner
Meet the Team
Covers: AZ, CA, CO, KS, MO, MN, ND, NM, SD, OR, and WA
Toni Meyerkord, BS, RDH, FADHA
My role involves nurturing team growth and promoting professional development that aligns with our organization’s goals and industry standards. Additionally, I share opportunities Aspen Dental offers dental hygiene students and graduates, enhancing positive brand awareness within the dental industry through partnerships with academic institutions and the broader dental community.
Email me - Toni.Meyerkord@aspendental.com
Covers:  AR, DE, DC, MD, MI, NE, NJ,  OH, OK, PA, and WV
Michelle Wood, RDH, MS
My role is to support students through lunch and learns, mentorship, and guidance as they begin their career. I hope to give students the space they need while in hygiene school to decompress.
Email me - Michelle.Wood@aspendental.com
Covers:  AL, GA, IA, MS, NC, SC, VA, and WI
Destinee Allen, RDH
Building relationships with both faculty and staff. My job is to ensure I spread the word about Dental Hygiene at Aspen Dental and the resources we offer to our providers as well as our state of the art Technolgy.
Email me - Destinee.Allen@aspendental.com
Covers:  FL, ID, LA, MT, NV, TX, UT and WY
Rose Jean, RDH
I am the connection that bridges the gaps for student clinicians into hygiene professionals. I take pride in giving my testimony of my career journey in hopes to inspire/influence those who seek success in their career.
Email me - Rose.Jean@aspendental.com
Covers:  CT, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, TN, and VT
Leah Paskero, RDH, MS
Connecting and building relationships with both students and faculty. I educate everyone about Aspen Dental, mentor them, and guide them in their career choice while explaining my personal story!
Email me - Leah.Paskero@aspendental.com
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