Dr. Hanlon has enjoyed over thirty years of service in the dental industry; initially as a dental receptionist, dental assistant, dental hygienist (15 years), and since 1997 as a dentist.
She received her Bachelor of Science degree (Biology) in 1979 from Worcester State College, Worcester, MA. Her dental hygiene degree (R.D.H.) from Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists’, Boston, in 1982, and her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from Tufts University School for Dental Medicine, Boston, in 1997.
Dr. Hanlon is committed to expanding her knowledge of the field and has regularly attended over 100 hours of continuing education yearly since graduation.
Affiliations with Professional Organizations include:
· American Dental Association, member
· American Academy of General Dentistry, member
· Massachusetts Dental Association, member
· Academy of Sports Dentistry, member
Professional Volunteer Positions include:
· Chair, Council on Public Affairs, Massachusetts Dental Society, 2010
· Chair, Middlesex District Dental Society, 2009
- Chair, Council on Dental Education, 2007-2010
- Co-Chair, Program Committee, Yankee Dental Congress, 2011, 2012
- Co-Chair, Women's Leadership Conferene, Yankee Dental Congress, 2009
- Member, Bioterrorism Task Force
- Dental Liason to the MAC Van
- Delegate to the ADA House of Delegates Meeting, 2008
- Doctors with a Heart: Provided free dental care for the day to local residents, 2008, 2009
- "Grin and Wear It" Mouth Guard Program: Provided over 750 custom fit mouth guards to athletes in Massachusetts at cost, 2000-Present
Chair, Council on Public Affairs, Massachusetts Dental Society, 2010
- Chair, Middlesex District Dental Society, 2009
- Chair, Council on Dental Education, 2007-2010
- Co-Chair, Program Committee, Yankee Dental Congress, 2011, 2012
- Co-Chair, Women's Leadership Conferene, Yankee Dental Congress, 2009
- Member, Bioterrorism Task Force
- Dental Liason to the MAC Van
- Delegate to the ADA House of Delegates Meeting, 2008
- Doctors with a Heart: Provided free dental care for the day to local residents, 2008, 2009
- "Grin and Wear It" Mouth Guard Program: Provided over 750 custom fit mouth guards to athletes in Massachusetts at cost, 2000-Present
Professional Awards:
- 2010: Suffolk Executive MBA Great Leaders Professional Recognition Award
- Awarded a significant scholarship towards matriculation of the Executive MBA program at Suffolk University commencing September 2010.
- 2009: William J. McKenna Volunteer Hero Recipient
- Chosen by the Massachusetts Dental Society Board of Directors, this honor is "bestowed on volunteer members who have shown great dedication to the profession of dentistry and to the society. This annual recognition is the Massachusetts Dental Society's way of saying thank you to those deserving members who give so much of themselves to organized dentistry.
- 2008: Ten Under Ten Recipient
- The Massachusetts Dental Societies Standing Committee on the New Dentist selects ten dentists who have been out of dental school ten years or less who are making a significant contribution to the profession of dentistry, their community, and/or organized dentistry.
- 2007: Leadership Institue
- Chosen to participate in the first Leadership Institute of the Massachusetts Dental Society.
- 2007: Guest Board Member
- Chosen to be a Guest Board Member to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Dental Society.
Other Volunteer Activities and Interests:
2005-2011, General Manager, Hayden Synchronized Skating Teams, Lexington, MA
Hayden Synchronized Skating is the premier Synchronized skating organization in the United States. The Hayden teams are led by the Haydenettes, the 2010 U.S. National Champions and World Championship bronze medalists. By virtue of their unequaled competitive record of eighteen U.S. National Championships and representing the U.S. in every World Championship, the Haydenettes are recognized around the world as America's Synchronized Skating team.
Leadership Positions:
General Manager: 2005-2011
Team Manager: Ice Mates 2002-2005
Team Manager: Ice Cubes 1999-2002
Team Photographer: 2003-Present
Personal:
Dr. Hanlon is the proud mother of Courtney Rogers. Courtney recently graduated from Bentley University in Waltham, MA with a degree in Finance. She is currently employed by Fresenius Medical Care of North America, in Waltham, MA as a financial analyst.