Jen has been a licensed dental hygienist in Minnesota since 1999. She is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Dakota with degrees in Nursing, Psychology and Dental Hygiene. Jen received her master’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Minnesota in 2013. She was previously an adjunct professor of dental hygiene at the University of Minnesota where she lectured, worked hands on with dental, dental therapy and dental hygiene students and conducted research. Jen’s research evaluated the use of restorative functions by dental assistants and dental hygienists in Minnesota. Jen joined 3M in 2016 and is currently a Clinical Applications Specialist for the Prevention Lab within 3M Oral Care. She is a subject matter expert and works in the research and development of dental products to assure that new products are practical, easy to use and clinically relevant for dental professionals.