04/15/2026
Say hi to Jessica, one of our dental hygienists here at Clarinda Family Dentistry! Get to know her a little more 👇
🦷 What’s your favorite part of working in dentistry?
My favorite part of working in dentistry is being a part of my patients' lives. I get to see most of my patients every 3-6mo and I love being there for their life changes, milestones, and moments. For me, it's so much more than just "cleaning teeth!"
🦷 What’s one thing you always tell patients?
I have always been passionate about nutrition and I love to discuss how our nutrition affects our oral health, along with how our oral health is linked to our overall well-being. I think it's easy to forget that there is an oral - systemic health link and I love sharing that with my patients!
🦷 What’s your go-to coffee or snack on a busy day?
Coffee: Tru Bru Iced latte with hazelnut and cold foam. Snack: String cheese and beef sticks.
🦷 What’s a hobby or activity you’re really into right now?
First and foremost, I am a mom to three boys! Twins that are 4, and a little boy who is 7mo old. They are so fun & keep me busy! Outside of that, I'm a sucker for a good DIY house project. I love improving the curb appeal of my home in the spring and summer with flowers/landscaping projects, and during the colder months you'll find me giving a room a facelift or updating smaller things around the inside of our house with the help of my dad, who does custom woodworking, and my husband and mom are pretty good at following along with my crazy ideas as well!
🦷 What’s your favorite place to eat, shop, or relax in Clarinda?
I love to relax with a facial from Liz at Mindful Beauty Day Spa, and Kristi at Diamond in the Rough for the best pedicures! Clarinda has so many great places to eat and shop, we're so lucky to be able to experience so much fun variety in the community.
