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Brags & Congrats
October 2012
Jacqueline Freudenthal, RDH, MHE published a paper entitled "Risk Management in Pain Control," and Elena Francisco, recent alumnus, co-authored a paper with Vicki Dodge, current MSDH student, entitled "Identify Moderate Caries Risk." Both articles appeared in the August 2012 issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.
Kandis Garland, RDH, MS published an article "The Battle Against Biofilms" in the September issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
July 2012
Merri L. Jones, RDH, MSDH, alumnus of the MSDH Program, just published an article called Team Approach in the July issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Congratulations!
Kandis V. Garland, RDH, MS, Assistant Professor, in the Department of Dental Hygiene was appointed tot he American Dental Association National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Test Construction Committee. This is a two- year appointment. In addition, Kandi was invited to write the proceedings from the recently held Organization for Safety, Asepsis, & Prevention Symposium. Congratulations!
June 2012
Please join me in recognizing Kandis Garland, RDH, MS, and Elena Francisco, MSDH, RDHAP (alumnus) for being appointed to the Peer Review Panel 2012 of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, and Kathleen Hodges, RDH, MS, for her article "Reduce the Bacterial Load" that appeared in the June issue of Dimensions.
Congratulations all!
45th Annual National ADEA Allied Dental Program Directors' Conference in Chicago, Illinois
JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD and Kristin Hamman Calley, RDH, MS, created and presented the paper "Promoting Social Networking in Graduate Dental Hygiene Education" at the 45th Annual National ADEA Allied Dental Program Directors' Conference on June10, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.
Advances in Practice CE Mini-Conference in Mesa, Arizona
JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD presented "Considerations for Treating Women with Cancer" at the Advances in Practice CE Mini-Conference sponsored by the National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice on June 13, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona.
ADHA Annual Session in Phoenix, Arizona
"Building Online Learning Communities in a Graduate Dental Hygiene Program" Poster Session by Ellen J. Rogo, RDH, PhD and Karen Portillo, RDH, MS.
"Precision Grip Strength in Dental Hygiene Students" Poster Session by Lisa J. Moravec, RDH, MS (alumnus), Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS, Ellen J. Rogo, RDH, PhD, and Deanna C. Dye, PT, MA, PhD.
"The Role of the Dental Hygienist on the Cleft Palate Team" Poster Session by Sara L. Beres, BA, RDH, MSDH (alumnus)
"Lotions, Motions and Potions: What Should You Recommend?" Continuing Education Workshop by Denise Bowen, RDH, MS and Jacqueline Freudenthal, RDH, MHE.
Tonette L. Hollingworth, RDH, and MSDH student, served as District X Trustee representing Colorado, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming Dental Hygienists' Associations.
May 2012
Please join me in congratulating our alumnus, Lidia Silva, and faculty Kathleen Hodges and Kristin Calley for their research article entitled, "A Comparison of Dental Ultrasonic Technologies on Subgingival Calculus Removal: A Pilot Study" that was published in the Spring edition of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
Denise Bowen, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Dental Hygiene, published an article entitled, "Flossing or Alternative Interdental Aids?" in the Spring edition of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
March 2012 - ADEA Conference in Orlando, Florida
JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, professor and interim graduate program director, Department of Dental Hygiene, co-presented two workshops with Ann E. Spolarich, RDH, PhD, titled "Creating an International Online Doctoral Program in Dental Hygiene" at the American Dental Education Association Annual Session on March 20 and 21, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
Ellen J. Rogo, RDH, PhD, associate professor, and Leciel K. Bono, RDH, BS and graduate student, Department of Dental Hygiene, co-presented a workshop titled "Engage Students in Legislative Advocacy" at the American Dental Education Association Annual Session on March 18, 1012, in Orlando, Florida.
Ellen J. Rogo and Colleen Stephenson, RDH, BS, and graduate student, in the Department of Dental Hygiene, co-presented a TechExpo titled "Using Hands-Free Computer Technology in Education to Enhance Patient Care" at the American Dental Education Association Annual Session on March 20, 2012, in Orlando, Florida.
March 2012
Kathleen O. Hodges, RDH, MS, Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene recently published a paper on "Restore Periodontal Health" in the February issue of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene.