Dr. Hasslen was raised in small town central Minnesota and attended The College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, MN where she received a BA in Natural Science. In 2003 she received her DDS degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry. Upon graduating, she was commissioned as a captain in the United States Air Force. She then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry one year program at Barksdale AFB, LA. Nine years after commissioning, she transitioned to the USAF Reserves and continues to serve in this capacity with the Nebraska Air National Guard. She continued to practice dentistry at Offutt AFB, NE as a contractor and then as an associate in private practice in small town Iowa.
She currently maintains a part-time practice here in Omaha. Dr. Hasslen enjoys working with students in pre-clinical labs, the simulation lab where she is teaching the techniques of CEREC/all-ceramic restorations, and the clinic floor. She is excited to be part of introducing CEREC technology to the curriculum and in clinical settings with students. Her interest in research lies in ergonomics for the dental practitioner and CEREC technology.