Her Story
About Dominique
Dominique Warner is a dental hygienist with 17 years of experience practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. She earned an associate degree in applied science from Hostos Community College, where she received a silver medal in clinical performance, followed by a bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from Clayton State University. Warner later obtained a master's degree in education from Central Michigan University and is currently pursuing a second master's in biomedical science at Kansas City University to pursue forensic dentistry. In addition to her clinical work, she spent 10 years as dental hygiene faculty and program director, earning Teacher of the Year recognition at Rakut Institute. Warner specializes in radiology for disease detection, patient-centered education on oral concepts, and forensic dentistry. She maintains active memberships in the American Academy of Forensic Science, the American Dental Association, and the National Dental Hygiene Association, and participates in Shriners community service initiatives supporting education, literacy, diabetes awareness, voter registration, and aid for domestic violence survivors and fire victims. Warner attributes her success to her late mother, who instilled values of perseverance and dedication.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Dominique
01What do you attribute your success to?
I would attribute it to my mother, who has passed away. She was definitely the guiding force to show me about perseverance and never quitting.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Treat your journey as an everyday work movement, that you never get stuck. Your destination is just that, but it's all about the journey and what you do to get there.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Buckle up for the journey, and look forward to your yes, even if you deal with mountains of no's. Look for your peak of a yes.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges can be that if you work in an actual environment where you do not have a constant flow of good communication, I do believe that one can develop, like, care burnout that makes them not love the field. Having an open and honest communication between the team is very helpful. Teamwork is always the actual dream.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Commitment, dedication, being available, and just showing up for people when they can't do it. Be the guiding force that they need. Don't be judgmental, be the solution to their problem.
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