Dianne Testa is a Registered Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Hygienist who has an extensive understanding of the dental domain and all that encompass it. Her background includes clinical practice, clinical instructor, educator, public speaker and professional consultant.
Dianne's 30+ years of experience in Dentistry shows in her aptitude and intellect on the subject. Her passion for achievement is passed along to the participants of her lectures and training seminars with each and every guest leaving with valuable knowledge.
EDUCATION:
University of Minnesota 1998-2003
Normandale Community College 1980-1983
Hoffman High School 1963-1967
CERTIFIED TRAINING:
Collagenex Sales Training 2002
Fortune Management 2003
Consumer Training through Disney Corp. 2006
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Dental Hygiene Association
Minnesota Dental Hygiene Educators Association
American Dental Educators Association
OSAP
STUDY CLUBS:
Minnesota Association of Orthodontists
St. Paul Dental Assistant Study Club
Marshall Study Club
Dakota Study Club
Wilmer Study Club
Duluth Superior Study Club
OMS Minnesota
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
Vice President of the Minnesota Dental Hygiene Association
Periodontal Hygiene coordinator at Associated Dentists
Radiation Safety Officer
OSHA Compliance Officer
HONORARY AWARDS:
Dental Hygiene Outstanding Service Award 2000
Faculty Innovation Award 2001
Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2002