Dr. Kurt William Sturz

Dr. Kurt Sturz, DMD
Dr.Sturz grew up in Bakersfield with his brother Shaun and amazing parents Jerry and Kristy. He lived in northeast Bakersfield and went to Eissler, Chipman and Highland schools. Most of his childhood, he was surrounded by family, church, sports, music, and scouting. After graduating from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Dr. Sturz went to dental school at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. After living under cloudy skies for 4 years, he excitedly returned to California where he completed his residency in pediatric dentistry at Loma Linda University in 2006.
Dr. Robert Bang, DDS
4 registered dental hygienists
Harriet Luzinas-Smith, RDHAP
Harriet A. Luzinas- Smith’s interest in a dental career was sparked in 1978 when she began working in the field as a dental assistant. Through the years she has had the privilege of working in a variety of areas within the dental field while traveling with her husband; a career soldier and children. Harriet’s …interest in dental hygiene was ignited again when she was given the opportunity work along side an endodontist in an Army Dental Clinic. This prompted her to return to school and later became a Registered Dental Hygienist with a certificate on crown and bridge technology. Most recently she attended West Los Angeles College where she completed the Applied Practices course and earned an RDHAP license. She has enjoyed working beside dentists, specialty dentists, educating her patients on the importance of oral health, and sharing her knowledge while teaching and mentoring others. She currently works with The Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network providing school based dental services for children at preschoolers and kindergartners in eastern Kern County communities.
Robin Shaffer, RDHAP
Robin Shaffer began her career in the dental field over 30 years ago. She began working as a dental assistant and later attended West Los Angeles Community College where she completed her education to become a Registered Dental Hygienist. Robin continues utilizing her skills in private practice; works with The Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network’s school based program and is a part time clinical instructor at Taft College. Robin has ten years of experience in public health. During her spare time she continues to help children have healthy smiles by organizing dental clinics for school aged children at local elementary schools for the Kern County Dental Hygienists Society.
Sarah Monson, RDHAP
Susan Mc Cracken, RDHAP
Susan McCracken , RDHAP , worked as a dental assistant prior to becoming a dental hygienist 11 years ago. She worked in private practice as an RDH before coming to KCCDHN five years ago. She holds and AA degree in liberal arts from Taft College and an AS degree with a certificate in Dental Hygiene, also from Taft College. She earned her AP license from West LA College in 2004. In addition to working for KCCDHN, Susan is also a part-time clinical instructor at Taft College.
25 second-year dental hygiene students from Taft College Dental Hygiene Program
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