Hi! I'm Amanda!

I’m a freelance writer specializing in content creation and long-form journalism, with a background in healthcare and a particular passion for dentistry and psychology. With over fifteen years of clinical experience as a dental hygienist, I love writing about topics that matter to dental professionals—and the patients we care for. My blog covers a wide range of subjects, because my ADHD ensures things stay interesting... for all of us!

Ho Ho Hop: Why I've Never Been Good at Connecting the Dots

I read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" the summer before second grade. I've always been ahead of my time. This is how I learned that either Santa wasn't real or Judy Blume was fooling generations of children. This was a lose-lose proposition for my second-grade heart, but ultimately, it was easier to swallow the Santa-shaped pill.

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It's me, hi, I'm the writer, it's me

Hi, I’m Amanda! I’m the writer here at Amanda R McHenry, Freelance Writer. I probably didn’t need to explain that. I bet you’re smart enough to have already figured that bit out. I’m also a freelance dental hygienist. You didn’t know there was such a thing? Well, if you stick around long enough, I have a blog post in the works about it!

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About Amanda

Amanda writes about dentistry, mental health, pop culture, and the human condition. She lives in Erie, Colorado with her husband of 22 years and their two dogs, Tigré and Winston. When she’s not writing or making mouths (and the bodies connected to them) healthier, you’ll find her dancing to Taylor Swift and singing at the top of her lungs.