Guided every step of the way
You’re not just starting a job — you’re starting a career with people who’ve been in your shoes. At Aspen Dental, mentorship means you always have someone in your corner, from your first patient to your next big career milestone.
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What mentorship and growth means at Aspen Dental
Our mentorship is about more than teaching skills — it’s about building confidence, celebrating your impact, and helping you thrive.
  • Support from hygiene leaders who know your world
  • One-on-one guidance from Hygienist Trainers
  • Career-long coaching that grows as you do
  • Recognition and advocacy for hygienists as leaders in patient care
Mentorship isn’t an add-on at Aspen Dental. It’s the foundation of how we care for our hygienists.
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How mentorship works at Aspen 

Mentorship is woven into every stage of your journey. Support comes through: 
Hygiene Onboarding Program (HOP)
A structured, hands-on introduction that prepares you to deliver confident patient care.
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TAG U Online
Access to role-specific learning and ongoing development opportunities
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Clinical Corner Live
Monthly conversations with hygienists across Aspen, sharing insights and encouragement.

 
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Regional Learning Events
In-person gatherings that help you sharpen your skills and build connections.
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Career Advice for Dental Hygienists: Why Feeling Valued Matters
Looking for more than just a job in dental hygiene? Dawn Ann Dean, RDH, professor and former ADHA president, shares why true career fulfillment starts with feeling seen, supported, and empowered.

Whether you're a dental hygiene student or a practicing RDH, being part of a team that champions community and growth can shape your entire professional journey.

Want a workplace where you’re more than just a provider? Aspen Dental might be exactly what you're looking for!
Guided growth for every Hygienist
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Top Tip for Dental Hygienists: How to Level Up Your Skills & Career
We believe hygienists are leaders in patient care and we show it by recognizing, celebrating, and investing in you.
  • Dedicated Hygiene Trainers who prioritize your success
  • A national support network that listens, advocates, and celebrates wins
  • Opportunities to share your voice and shape the future of hygiene at Aspen
At Aspen, mentorship means you’re not just supported — you’re seen and valued.
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From Hygienist to Leader: Ashton's Journey at Aspen Dental
Join dental hygiene student Lexi as she asks Ashton, a territory hygiene manager at Aspen Dental, about advancing from a clinical hygienist to a lead and mentor role. Ashton shares her inspiring journey, starting as a hygiene assistant while in school and making her career aspirations known. Learn how she took on stretch assignments, became a hygiene trainer, and consistently set goals with her manager. Aspen Dental supports your growth and career advancement every step of the way!
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Mentorship for Dental Hygienists at Aspen Dental
At Aspen Dental, we believe in empowering dental hygienists with personalized mentorship and hands-on support. Join Ariel Stark, Territory Hygiene Manager of Support, as she takes you behind the scenes to show how we help new hygienists build clinical confidence and elevate their skills through one-on-one guidance.

Whether you’re a new grad or experienced hygienist seeking a fresh start, Aspen Dental supports your career journey.

Find your mentor. Build your future.
Vice President of Hygiene Support
Cameron Jones
Cameron began her hygiene career in private practice before joining Aspen Dental in 2010 as a clinical hygienist. Over the years, she has grown into multiple leadership roles — from Territory Manager to Division Director, and now VP of Hygiene Support. She finds it most rewarding to build relationships and support teams across the country, and she credits Aspen’s mentorship and development opportunities for helping her achieve her career goals
Senior Division Director of Hygiene Support
Haley Woods
Haley began her career in hygiene with a pediatric practice before joining Aspen Dental to expand her opportunities. She grew from clinical hygienist to Territory Manager and, in 2021, became a Division Director of Hygiene Support. Haley says mentorship has been “everything” in her journey — she has both learned from great leaders and now serves as a DDHS trainer, helping mentor and develop her peers into strong leaders. 

Geographic coverage:
AL, GA, LA, MS, TN
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Henry Allen
Henry began his career in clinical hygiene but stepped away when he couldn’t find an office that met the standards he was taught in school. After working in dental sales, he joined Aspen Dental and found the support and growth he was searching for. Starting as a clinical hygienist, Henry quickly transitioned into Hygiene Support roles and is now a Division Director. He credits Aspen’s mentors and leadership development with shaping him into both a clinician and a leader, and he now finds it most rewarding to mentor others and help new hygienists grow. 

Geographic coverage:
Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT)
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Amber Arsenault
Amber began her career in hygiene after graduating in 2011 and gained diverse experience working internationally, in DSOs, and private practice before joining Aspen Dental in 2019. With mentorship and support, she quickly advanced from Territory Manager of Hygiene Support to Division Director. She describes mentorship as a cornerstone of her career, helping her build confidence as a mentee and grow as a leader and mentor herself. 

Geographic coverage:
AR, OK, TX
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Aubree Bennett
Aubree began her career as a clinical hygienist in private practice before joining Aspen in 2011. Over the past 12 years, she’s grown through multiple leadership roles — from clinical hygienist to Territory Manager of Hygiene Support, and now Division Director. She finds it most rewarding to know her teams are providing excellent patient care, and credits mentorship and relationships at Aspen for supporting her growth every step of the way. 

Geographic coverage:
IL, IN, KS, KY, MO
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Holly Hammock
Holly started her career with Aspen Dental in 2019 as a new graduate hygienist. With coaching and mentorship, she advanced into the Territory Manager of Hygiene Support role in 2021 and is now a Division Director of Hygiene Support. She finds it most rewarding to help hygienists solve clinical and non-clinical challenges, and she credits Aspen’s development opportunities and mentorship for supporting her rapid growth. 

Geographic coverage:
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Megan Paluszek
Megan began her career in dentistry at 16, later becoming a clinical hygienist and adjunct instructor. With a background in education, sales, and business management, she joined Aspen Dental in 2019 as a Territory Manager of Hygiene Support and quickly advanced to Division Director. Megan finds it most rewarding to help her team members grow, and credits Aspen’s leadership and development opportunities for pushing her to achieve career goals she once thought were out of reach.

Geographic coverage:
FL
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Deena Rabah-Nasr
Deena began her career in dentistry while still in high school and went on to earn her hygiene degree from the University of Michigan, later adding a Master’s in Management. She joined Aspen as a lead hygienist and quickly advanced into leadership roles, now serving as Division Director of Hygiene Support. Deena finds mentoring and building lifelong relationships the most rewarding part of her role, and credits Aspen with helping her reach her goal of becoming a leader by the age of 30. 

Geographic coverage:
IA, MI, MN NE, WI, SD
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Autumn Reid
Autumn began her hygiene career in 2011, first working in a high-volume DSO before joining Aspen Dental. She quickly moved into leadership roles, serving as a lead hygienist, Territory Manager, and now Division Director of Hygiene Support. Autumn finds it most rewarding to mentor hygienists and help them grow in both their patient care and professional development. She credits Aspen’s leadership training and “layers of support” with empowering her to achieve her career goals. 

Geographic coverage:
NC, SC, VA
Division Director of Hygiene Support
Sami Jo Strickland
Sami Jo began her career as a registered dental hygienist before joining Aspen Dental in 2017 as an Operations Manager. She later served as a Territory Manager of Hygiene Support in Kentucky and is now Division Director supporting the Central East Division. She values the relationships she’s built, the mentorship she’s received, and the opportunity to help others grow — experiences she says will last a lifetime.

Geographic coverage:
MD, OH, PA, WV
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