Lauren Cisternino, RDH

is an Assistant Professor and First-Year Clinic Coordinator in the Dental Hygiene Program at Greenville Technical College in South Carolina. With over a decade of experience in clinical dental hygiene and dental hygiene education, she specializes in evidence-based care, periodontal instrumentation, and emerging clinical technologies. Lauren presents continuing education courses nationally for clinicians and educators, sharing practical, hands-on strategies that build confidence and improve patient care. She is committed to advancing the profession through education, mentorship, and lifelong learning.