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Kristin "Kristi" Westhoven, RDH
While attending high school in a small farming town in Ohio, Kristi worked part-time as an assistant for a local dentist. She became determined to become a dental hygienist and, after moving to Atlanta with her family shortly after graduation, found that finances would stand in her way.
Kristin Westhoven, RDH
Undaunted, she came up with a plan to join the U.S. Army to receive Hygiene training while in the service. The Army Dental Hygiene program required a six (6) year commitment, and as a 19-year-old recruit, Kristi was apprehensive about committing to that length of time. Instead she signed on for two years and became a "light wheel" (smaller vehicle) diesel mechanic!
The military turned out to be a great experience for Kristi. She met new people, traveled all over Europe, served in the Middle East and ended up reenlisting and staying for six (6) years after all. The problem was that she worked on trucks instead of teeth! Several years working sales at car dealerships in Atlanta convinced her to go back to her original passion - Dental Hygiene.
Kristi graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Floyd College in 2003. She came to Dr. Kurtzman's practice after graduation and feels like she has found a place that compliments her life.
David Kurtzman, DDS · Kristin Westhoven, RDH · Kelly Newsom · Stephany Glassing
