March 2, 2009 • RDH Magazine

by Juli Kagan, RDH, MEd, and Ann-Marie DePalma, RDH, MEd, FAADH

UOR attendee drove hundreds of miles, alone with her cat.

Some great stories have emerged from the RDH Under One Roof (UOR) conferences over the years. Hygienists from across the country, as well as a few international attendees every year, spend several days enjoying continuing education, social events, and friendships that only come from a dental hygiene meeting. Many hygienists once burned out by their profession become energized after attending UOR. Each hygienist has her/his own story.

Some stories are more compelling than others.

Juli Kagan, RDH, MEd, heard one such story at the 2008 UOR in Chicago. Juli is a Pilates instructor and continuing education presenter. Juli met Pamela Rachil, RDH, at a course during a breakout session where participants were discussing personal goals. Pamela traveled hundreds of miles, alone with her cat, in a Volkswagen Bug to attend UOR. The authors felt her story would be encouraging to those who had never attended, and interviewed Pamela.

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