Jenny Hendrickson, Dental Therapist
Jenny grew up in Pelican Rapids, MN. In 2008, she received her associates of applied science degree in dental hygiene from Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Moorhead, MN. After dedicating eight years to clinical hygiene, Jenny pursued advancing her education. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2016 and subsequently earned her master’s degree in Advanced Dental Therapy from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, MN in 2017.
After practicing dental hygiene in Vail, Colorado, Jenny moved back to Minnesota. Her passion is to encourage effective change in her patients’ oral health and she is committed to coaching her patients on the dental implications to their overall well-being. Jenny enjoys using her preventative and restorative experience to help others improve their smile.
“I’ve always had a passion of caring for people and I recognize the limited access to dental care. I strive to provide quality dental services to these individuals in rural areas.”
Jenny is a member of the Minnesota Dental Therapy Association and a former member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. Over the years, she has been involved with the Minnesota Oral Health Coalition, the Love Grows Here Wellness Center, and has provided dental outreach services at the White Earth Indian Reservation. Jenny has also volunteered for several years with the “Give Kids a Smile” program. She has met with Minnesota senators, advocating for change with the current policies with the mission of improving access to oral care. As a dental therapist, Jenny focuses her attention on providing another level of care in the dental setting.
Jenny is married with two children. She likes to stay active and healthy. She enjoys water sports, snowboarding, working out and being an involved member at church. Time on the water with family and friends ranks as her favorite activity.