Jessica Rickert
First Native American dentist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jessica Ann Rickert became the first female American Indian dentist in America upon graduating with a DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1975.[1][2][3] She was one of only six women in a class of 140 students.[4] She is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and a direct descendant of the Indian chief Wahbememe (Whitepigeon).[5][6]
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Jessica Ann Rickert | |
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Born | Michigan |
Alma mater | University of Michigan School of Dentistry |
Occupation | Dentist |
Known for | Being the first female American Indian dentist in America |
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