Meet Dr. Lynn Harasty
1983 BSN degree, cum laude, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina
1983-1986 Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse of Intensive Care Unit, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina and Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey
1986-1990 Registered Nurse, Critical Care Units, Criticare Agency, Teaneck, New Jersey
1990 DMD degree, Rutgers University Dental School – Graduated #1 in class of 68. OKU National Honor Society; OKU Kramer Award; Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient; 9 additional awards received at graduation
1992 Post-graduate Certificate in Periodontics, Rutgers University Dental School
1992-1997 Private Practice in Periodontics, Part-time, Bloomfield, New Jersey
1992-2007 Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, Rutgers University Dental School Chairman of Student-Faculty Relations Committee; Admissions Committee Member; Academic Appointments and Promotions Committee Member; Published articles in peer-reviewed journals
2004-2005 Foundation of Rutgers University “Excellence in Teaching Award”
2005-2006 Foundation of Rutgers University “Excellence in Teaching Award”
2007-Present Private Practice in Periodontics, Rutland, Vermont
Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- Vermont State Dental Association
- American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health
- American Academy of Facial Esthetics
- Academy of Laser Dentistry
- American Apitherapy Society
- Vermont Beekeepers Association
- Shelter Animal Reiki Association
I have spent a lifetime in healthcare and cannot imagine doing anything else, as this is not just a profession, but a passion and a lifestyle in helping others to improve the quality of their lives through oral and systemic health. I am fortunate in that I am able to combine my nursing skills with my periodontal practice as I have always felt that one of the most important things that I can do for my patients is educate them about their health and how to take care of themselves to not only become, but stay healthy. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my 3 grown children, various indoor and outdoor pets including my bees, doing Reiki for the animals at The Rutland Humane Society, horseback riding, and reading.