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YOUNG DENTA L HYGIENE A LUMNA OF THE Y E A R Emily Saldana, R.D.H
Presenter: Donna Wood, R.D.H., M.S.
Ms. Emily Saldana was born on June 11, 1992 in El Reno, Oklahoma. She is the first of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Saldana of San Luis, Mexico. Ms. Saldana is a first-generation college graduate. Prior to her graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 2016, she graduated with an Associate of Science degree from Redlands Community College.
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Following receiving her degree in dental hygiene, she worked at Family Dentistry of Yukon for two years. Since September of 2018, she has been working with two different practices. One of which is Dental32, where she practices under Dr. Steve Truong and Dr. Daryn Lu. The other practice is Heritage Dental in Norman. She works there under Dr. Elie Abou-Nassar. Aside from her work with the two dental offices, she loves to volunteer on a consistent basis with several different organizations. Ms. Saldana regularly donates her time and efforts to the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy events, Free Dental Day at My Dentist in Weatherford, the Good Shepard House in El Reno, Pets and People, The Helping Hand in El Reno, Angel Tree and the Oklahoma Blood Institute. She is also an active coordinator of the Oklahoma Safety and Health Administration, and a member of the Health Occupations Students of America and National Technical Honor Society. For her outstanding contributions to the advancement of professional dentistry, and in recognition of her commitment to community service, the Alumni Association to honored Ms. Emily Saldana as the 2019 Dental Hygiene Alumnaof the Year.
Th e U n i v e r s i t y o f O k l a h o m a- C o l l e g e o f D e n t i s t r y / 2 0 2 0 M a g a z i n e
