I am a speaker, educator and now consultant in dental hygiene accreditation, curriculum development, and continuing education. My experience in dentistry spans over 30 years. I am three-time graduate of The Ohio State University, with undergraduate degrees in dental hygiene and health education, a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management, specializing in Health Services Administration, and a doctoral degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs.
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I retired as Associate Professor, Emeritus from The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry after 29 years of teaching and chaired the division of dental hygiene for 13 years. I served on numerous college, university, local, state, and national committees and was the director of continuing dental education for the college of dentistry for three years. I am currently active with my state dental hygiene association and serve on The Ohio State Dental Board. Additionally, I am a member and examiner for CDCA-WREB.
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Serving on the Commission on Dental Accreditation as a consultant and a Dental Hygiene Review Committee member has provided me knowledge and experience regarding the accreditation process. Additionally, through the American Dental Education Association, I provided workshops on how to prepare for an accreditation site visit.