Apr 12, 2021 / Spotlight
Get to Know our Staff: Maria Anderson, Dental
What is your role at Scottish Rite for Children?
Dental Clinic Manager
What do you do on a daily basis?
I manage outpatient services and surgical procedures performed by the Dental department staff and residents.
Is there a special referral process for patients to be seen in our Dental clinic?
In order to be seen in the Dental clinic, one must be a Scottish Rite patient and internally referred by their primary service or provider. We do not see patients outside of the organization or walk-ins.
What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite? How long have you worked here?
I have always enjoyed working with individuals with special needs. I first rotated through the Scottish Rite for Children Dental clinic as a hygiene student. I started my career as a dental assistant in 1994 and joined Scottish Rite in 2000. I have been the clinic manager since 2006.
What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite for Children?
The variety of responsibilities and the continual professional growth. I also enjoy being able to collaborate with the other specialty services in the management and care of our patients.
What’s your favorite place to eat around here?
I love Mexican food—Uncle Julio’s or Ojeda’s
What’s something—big or small—that you’re really good at?
Golfing, gardening and playing “chicken foot” with my family.
Do you have a pet? What’s he/she like?
I have a mixed dachshund and Chihuahua dog, Jagger. He loves spending time with his family and acts like our child, since I no longer have kids at home.
Is there something that has made you smile recently?
Birth of my first grandchild, Hannah Grace who was born on October 19, 2020
Dental Clinic Manager
What do you do on a daily basis?
I manage outpatient services and surgical procedures performed by the Dental department staff and residents.
Is there a special referral process for patients to be seen in our Dental clinic?
In order to be seen in the Dental clinic, one must be a Scottish Rite patient and internally referred by their primary service or provider. We do not see patients outside of the organization or walk-ins.
What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite? How long have you worked here?
I have always enjoyed working with individuals with special needs. I first rotated through the Scottish Rite for Children Dental clinic as a hygiene student. I started my career as a dental assistant in 1994 and joined Scottish Rite in 2000. I have been the clinic manager since 2006.
What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite for Children?
The variety of responsibilities and the continual professional growth. I also enjoy being able to collaborate with the other specialty services in the management and care of our patients.
What’s your favorite place to eat around here?
I love Mexican food—Uncle Julio’s or Ojeda’s
What’s something—big or small—that you’re really good at?
Golfing, gardening and playing “chicken foot” with my family.
Do you have a pet? What’s he/she like?
I have a mixed dachshund and Chihuahua dog, Jagger. He loves spending time with his family and acts like our child, since I no longer have kids at home.
Is there something that has made you smile recently?
Birth of my first grandchild, Hannah Grace who was born on October 19, 2020
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