Connie Lorich, RDH, BS is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Science following completion of Dental Hygiene studies. She has over 16 years of clinical dental hygiene experience, and 7 years in dental pharmaceutical marketing, education, and sales; as well as research and education at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. She also holds Standard Proficiency certification in diode lasers from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Following 3 years as President of the Buffalo Dental Hygiene Association, Connie served as President of the New York State Dental Hygienists' Association for 2 years. Current appointments include: University at Buffalo Continuing Dental Education Committee, Erie Community College Dental Hygiene Advisory Board, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Corporate Council, RDH Magazine's Editorial Board, and Academy of General Dentistry Speaker certification. Currently she is employed as Associate Manager Professional Communications at Ivoclar Vivadent.