Dr. Katherine Hanser, received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from SIU School of Dental Medicine. She continued her education through a one-year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program and completed a two-year Implant Fellowship. Dr. Hanser currently serves as a full-time professor in the graduate department at SIU-SDM where she also holds the position of Program Director for the AEGD program. At SDM, she has incorporated digital workflows into the resident curriculum and promotes the continuous integration of digital technologies and techniques. In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Hanser also practices in Glen Carbon, IL, specializing in comprehensive dental and implant care for fully edentulous patients.