Kristin Hunter was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. From a very young age Kristin knew wholeheartedly that dentistry would be her passion. She began working for her childhood dentist
in her teens. In order to pursue this perennial desire, Kristin sought and obtained her degree in dental hygiene from Rio Salado College in Phoenix, AZ. After completion of the program she
went on to pursue her bachelors of science in communications from the University of Phoenix.
At her very first hygiene position in 2009, she was introduced to the diode laser, at this time she completed her first laser certification course. Kristin began her serious study of lasers
in 2016 after taking her standard proficiency certification course in Reno, NV with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. From there she took an advanced path in studying both the diode and CO2
lasers.
In 2018 after almost 11 years as a clinical hygienist, serving multiple positions with the local dental hygiene association and staying active in the dental community, Kristin founded her
company Dedicated Dental Hygiene. Dedicated Dental Hygiene is an Academy of General Dentistry PACE approved organization and provides high quality CE courses to the dental community, one of the subjects they specialize in is dental lasers and providing laser certification courses all throughout the United States. Kristin also provides consulting services and implementation programs to give offices a successful start to being a laser focused practice.
Kristin serves on the Academy of Laser Dentistry auxiliary committee and is an approved provider of the Academy of Laser Dentistry standard level certification.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Kristin spends time with her family and dogs gardening, traveling, and being active at her home in Texas.