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    Introducing Diana Macri, editorial director of RDH Graduate

    March 24, 2014
    Welcome to the March 2014 issue of RDH Graduate. It is my honor and pleasure to start off the second year of its publication as the new editorial director.
    Welcome to the March 2014 issue of RDH Graduate. It is my honor and pleasure to start off the second year of its publication as the new editorial director. As an assistant professor at Hostos Community College and a hygienist in a multi-specialty practice in Staten Island, I see every day the challenges that face you as students and new hygienists and the rewards of being a devoted healthcare professional, and I hope to bring my many experiences to this newsletter to better serve you.

    Six tips on how to be a successful hygienist

    “The secret to success is to be ready when your opportunity comes.” I have found this quote by Benjamin Disraeli to ring very true in every facet of life. As the new RDH Graduate editorial director, I am grateful for the opportunity to use my clinical and educational experience to guide and support the next generation of dental hygienists. Dental hygiene has provided me with great rewards — beyond the monetary. In addition to providing information regarding clinical practice, it is my hope to inspire you, through RDH Graduate, to follow your intuition and passion. By doing so, you will advance the profession and, most importantly, use your vast skills and knowledge to care for those who need it most.

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    About the Author

    Diana Macri, RDH

    Diana Macri is a registered dental hygienist in New York City and co-author of the hygiene blog Empire Hygeniuses. Currently she is an assistant professor at Hostos Community College and continues to practice in a multi-specialty practice in Staten Island. She is a strong advocate for the profession and seeks to promote its expansion and visibility. She practices and teaches in New York City, where she happily resides with her three sons.