Dental News - Kroeker is named a Pros in the Profession award winner

Dental Tribune USA

Wed. 25 January 2012

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NEW YORK, N.Y., USA: Crest Oral-B has named Julie Wells Kroeker, RDH, of McAllen, Texas, as the latest winner of the brands’ second annual Pros in the Profession award program, which honors registered dental hygienists who go above and beyond the call of duty every day. After careful consideration of a pool of qualified candidates, a panel of judges selected Kroeker for the award based on her commitment to the oral health of not only her patients, but also those with special needs in her community.

Kroeker has been practicing dental hygiene for more than 28 years, holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. She lives in the Rio Grande Valley with her husband and four children, two of whom also plan to go into the dental profession.

Kroeker works in a location that has a large Hispanic population, presenting a potential language barrier between her and many of her patients. Kroeker has overcome this obstacle by learning to speak Spanish, which has greatly improved her relationships and ability to communicate with many of her patients.

In her spare time, Kroeker enjoys educating the youth in her community about the importance of maintaining good oral health through frequent presentations at the local elementary schools and health fairs. Kroeker regularly visits the high school where her sister teaches students with special needs. Through role playing and props, she ensures that the students will feel comfortable, at ease and informed the next time they sit in the dental chair.

A personal struggle Kroeker has overcome is her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis 12 years ago. Through her positive attitude, combined with regular exercise and a healthy diet, Kroeker has been in remission for several years and fortunately, her career has not been impacted.

To Kroeker, one of the most important things she can do is help others not only learn about proper oral hygiene, but also take passion in their oral health as much as she does. Through her tireless dedication to her profession, Kroeker strives to reinforce the oral care and overall health of her patients and community.

Throughout the year, five other deserving professionals will join Kroeker as this year’s Crest Oral-B Pros in the Profession winners. Winners will receive a $1,000 monetary prize, recognition at a special award cocktail reception at RDH’s Under One Roof 2012 in Las Vegas, a recognition plaque, tribute in dental trade media news announcements and on the website www.dentalcare.com, and an exclusive trip to Proctor and Gamble headquarters. So those who know worthy “Pros” like Kroeker should help give those individuals the recognition they deserve by nominating them today.

Nominations will be accepted through April 2012 at www.prosintheprofession.com or at the Crest Oral-B booth at upcoming dental conventions. Nominations should be submitted by dentists, fellow hygienists, dental assistants, professional colleagues and other collegiate colleagues.

Submitted nominations should convey why the nominee is a true pro. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

Registered dental hygienists with two-plus years of practice experience after graduation from dental hygiene school.
Registered dental hygienists with community service involvement.
General volunteer/non-oral health-specific examples are welcome, but oral health-related volunteer experience is preferred.
Registered dental hygienists with examples of work that go above and beyond the call of duty. Examples include: excellent patient relations/special care/retainment; involvement in research and/or clinical experience; published work(s); and the ability to generate additional business for their practice.

(Source: Crest Oral-B)

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