Maryam Shamuel, RDH, has been in the dental industry for 14 years. She loves educating her patients about the connection between oral health and overall health, empowering them to take control of their well-being. She enjoys mentoring fellow hygienists in how to excel clinically and how to advocate for themselves. She aspires to make a meaningful impact on the quality of patient care from a nonclinical position in the future.