Christine Blue, DHSc, MS, RDH

Dr. Blue is a graduate of the University of Minnesota dental hygiene program. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Old Dominion University. Dr. Blue recently completed a doctoral degree from A.T. Still University. Dr. Blue has been in dental hygiene education for over 30 years. She began her career as a dental hygiene educator at Normandale Community College. In 1994, she joined the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry faculty and became the Director of the Division in Dental Hygiene in 2005. In 2013, Dr. Blue was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure. Dr. Blue continues to be active in the classroom, teaching in both undergraduate and graduate dental hygiene students.

Dr. Blue has been very active in the American Dental Education Association serving as the chair of the Section on Dental Hygiene and chair of the Council of Allied Program Directors. Dr. Blue co-led the creation and implementation of dental therapy at the University of Minnesota. She was a member of the Minnesota Oral Practitioner Workgroup that was appointed by the Minnesota legislature to advise the Commissioner of Health on recommendations and legislation pertaining to the training, scope of practice and supervisory levels for dental therapy. Dr. Blue has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles on dental therapy in Minnesota. Her area of research continues to be in the area of emerging alternative force models and dental delivery.

2015 Paper of the Year Award: Social and Behavioral Sciences & Public Health, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry

2013 Paper of the Year Award: Social and Behavioral Sciences & Public Health, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry

Allied Dental Faculty Leadership Development Program, ADEA

Distinguished Dental Hygiene Alumnus, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry

Instructional Computing in Dentistry Competition, Second Place, American Dental Education Associtaion

Academic Health Center Recognition of Excellence, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry

Teacher of the Year Award for Excellence and Innovation in Dental Education, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry

Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Old Dominion University

American Dental Education Association

Minnesota Dental Hygienists' Association

Minnesota Dental Hygiene Educators' Association

American Dental Hygienist Association

Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society

Omicron Kappa Upsilon, University of Minnesota

Self, K., Lopez, N., Blue, C., 2017. Dental School Faculty Attitudes Toward Dental Therapy: A Four-Year Follow-Up. Journal of Dental Education, 81 (5): 517-525.

doi: https://doi.org/10.21815/jde.016.019

Flynn, P. M., Luthra, M., Blue, C. M., 2017. Did Intraprofessional Training with Dental Therapists Affect Dental Students' Attitudes Toward Caring for the Underserved?. Journal of dental education, 81 (2): 162-168.

PubMed ID: 28148606.

Blue, C. M., Kaylor, M. B., 2016. Dental therapy practice patterns in Minnesota: a baseline study. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 44 (5): 458-466.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/cdoe.12235

Blue, C., Riggs, S., 2016. Oral Health Care Delivery Within the Accountable Care Organization. Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice, 16 52-58.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebdp.2016.01.016

Stull, C. L., Blue, C. M., 2016. Examining the influence of professional identity formation on the attitudes of students towards interprofessional collaboration. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 30 (1): 90-96.

doi: https://doi.org/10.3109/13561820.2015.1066318

2016. Darby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene. (8th):

Blue, C. M., Rockwood, T., Riggs, S., 2015. Minnesota dentists׳ attitudes toward the dental therapist workforce model.. Healthcare (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 3 (2): 108-13.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hjdsi.2014.07.002 PubMed ID: 26179732.

Osborn, J. B., Lenton, P. A., Lunos, S. A., Blue, C. M., 2014. Endoscopic vs. tactile evaluation of subgingival calculus.. Journal of dental hygiene : JDH, 88 (4): 229-36.

PubMed ID: 25295843.

Poppe, K., Blue, C., 2014. Subjective pain perception during calculus detection with use of a periodontal endoscope. Journal of dental hygiene : JDH, 88 (2): 114-123.

Blue, C. M., 2013. Cultivating professional responsibility in a dental hygiene curriculum.. Journal of dental education, 77 (8): 1042-51.

PubMed ID: 23929574.

Blue, C. M., Funkhouser, D. E., Riggs, S., Rindal, D. B., Worley, D., Pihlstrom, D. J., Benjamin, P., Gilbert, G. H., 2013. Utilization of nondentist providers and attitudes toward new provider models: findings from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.. Journal of public health dentistry, 73 (3): 237-44.

doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/jphd.12020 PubMed ID: 23668892.

Blue, C. M., Lenton, P., Lunos, S., Poppe, K., Osborn, J., 2013. A pilot study comparing the outcome of scaling/root planing with and without Perioscope™ technology. Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association, 87 (3): 152-157.

Blue, C. M., Quick, K., Self, K. D., Berthold, P. H., 2013. Creating the Dream Team: Intraprofessional Education. Journal of Dental Education, 77 185-243.

Lopez, N., Blue, C. M., Self, K. D., 2012. Dental school faculty perceptions of and attitudes toward the new dental therapy model.. Journal of dental education, 76 (4): 383-94.

PubMed ID: 22473550.

Blue, C. M., Rockwood, T., 2012. Minnesota Dentists' Attitudes Toward Expanding Roles of Non-Dentist Providers. (National Oral Health Conference). (Special):

Blue, C. M., Funkhouse, D. E., Riggs, S., Rindal, D. B., Worley, D., Pihlstrom, D. J., Benjamin, P., Gilbert, G. H., 2012. Use of and Attitudes Toward Non-Dentist Providers. Journal of Dental Research, 91 (Special):

Blue, C. M., 2012. Building the Oral Healthcare Workforce: Multipronged Research on Dental Therapy. (American Association for Dental Research Annual Meeting). Tampa, Florida,

Blue, C. M., Lenton, P., Lunos, S., Poppe, K., Osborn, J., 2012. Outcomes of Scaling and Root Planing With and Without Perioscope Technology. Journal of Dental Research, 91 (Special):

Blue, C., Isringhausen, K., Dils, E., 2011. Raising oral health awareness among nephrology nurses.. Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association, 85 (2): 151-157.

Lopez, N., Blue, C. M., 2011. Socialization of new dental therapists on entering the profession.. Journal of dental education, 75 (5): 626-32.

PubMed ID: 21546596.

Osborn, J., Lenton, P., Blue, C. M., 2011. Endoscopic vs. Tactile Evaluation of Subgingival Calculus: A Calibration Trail. Journal of Dental Research 90, (Special):

Poppe, K., Blue, C. M., 2011. Subjective Pain Perception During Calculus Detection Using a Periodontal Endoscope. Journal of Dental Research 90, (Special):

Blue, C. M., Lopez, N., 2011. Towards building the oral health care workforce: who are the new dental therapists?. Journal of dental education, 75 (1): 36-45.

PubMed ID: 21205726.

West, W., Blue, C. M., 2010. Using Technical Writing to Teach Empathy to Health Care Students. (Academic Writing and Beyond in Multicultural Societies: Israel Forum for Academic Writing). Tel Aviv, Isael:

2010. Chapter 3: Anatomy and Physiology. Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene (7th):

Blue, C. M., 2010. Dental, Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy Students Attitudes Towards Caring for the Undeserved . (National Oral Health Conference). (Special):

Lopez, N., Blue, C. M., 2010. The New Dental Therapist: Creating a New Professional Identity. Journal of Dental Research, 2 (74): 195.

Johnson, K., Blue, C. M., 2010. Engaging Dental Hygiene Students in the Homeless Community. Journal of Dental Education, 2 (74): 120.

Blue, C. M., 2010. Characteristics, Motivations, Attitudes and Values of the First Class of Dental Therapy Students at the University of Minnesota. Journal of Dental Research, 2 (74):

Blue, C. M., 2010. Dental Therapy Model at the University of Minnesota. (American Dental Education Association Invitation Allied Dental Education Summit "Ensuring Educational Quality in New and Evolving Oral Healthcare Workforce Models"). Broomfield, Colorado,

Blue, C. M., 2009. Do dental hygiene students fit the learning profile of the millennial student?. Journal of dental education, 73 (12): 1372-8.

PubMed ID: 20007492.

Blue, C. M., Eliason, S., 2009. Dental Hygiene Students' Ability to Self- Assess Patient Care. Journal of Dental Education, 2 (73):

Jacks, M. E., Blue, C., Murphy, D., 2008. Short- and long-term effects of training on dental hygiene faculty members' capacity to write SOAP notes. Journal of Dental Education, 72 (6): 719-724.

Blue, C. M., 2007. Technology: Best Practices, Computer-Based Instruction for Head and Neck Anatomy. (Annual Dental Hygiene Clinical Educator's Workshop, University of Texas Health Science Center). San Antonio, Texas,

Blue, C. M., 2006. Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCE): A Basis for Evaluating Dental Hygiene Students' Interpersonal Communication Skills. 22 (7): 719-724.

2006. Chapter 3: Anatomy and Physiology. Mosby's Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene (6th):

Blue, C. M., 2005. Head and Neck Anatomy on CD-ROM, Unit III "Muscles". (American Dental Educator's Association, Techno Fair). Baltimore, Maryland,

Blue, C. M., 2002. Comparing Traditional Lecture vs. Computer-Based Instruction for Head and Neck Anatomy . Journal of Dental Education, 2 (66): 254.

Blue, C. M., 1999. "Head and Neck Anatomy for the Dental Professional" on ROM. (American Association of Dental Schools Annual Session). Vancouver, Canada:

Blue, C. M., 1997. Head and Neck Anatomy for the Dental Professional on CD-Rom. Journal of Dental Education, 64 172-261.

1985. Dental Anatomy: A Comparison of Two Teaching Methods. Educ Direc, 10 (2): 22.

Blue, C. M., Danielson, J., 1985. A Comparison of Two Teaching Methods. 10 (22): 22-27.

Blue, C. M., Danielson, J., 1984. A Survey of Dental Anatomy Teaching Methods in Dental Hygiene Programs. Educ Direc, 2 (13):

Blue, C. M., Danielson, J., 1984. A Survey of Dental Anatomy Teaching Methods in Dental Hygiene Programs. 2 (13): 13-17.

Blue, C. M., 1982. Involvement of Dental Practitioners and a Community Dental Auxiliary. (American Association of Dental Schools Annual Session). New Orleans, Los Angeles,

Berg (Blue), C. M., 1981. Dental Hygiene Student's Perception of Themselves and Their Professional Role in Regard to Feminism. Journal of Dental Education, 45 (1):

Blue, C. M. "Dental Therapists Practice Patterns in Minnesota: A Baseline Study", International Dental Hygiene Research Conference , Ottawa, Canada. January 01, 2017.

Blue, C. M. "Team Based Care in a Dental School", University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska, January 01, 2016.

Blue, C. M. "Dental Therapists Practice Patterns in Minnesota: A Baseline Study", Research Day, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, January 01, 2016.

Blue, C. M. "Educating Dental Therapists at the University of Minnesota", The Pew Charitable Trusts, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2015.

Blue, C. M. "Delivering Team-Based Care in Our Educational Setting", Department of Primary Dental Care, Faculty In-service, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2015.

Blue, C. M. "Millennials and Dental Education: Utilizing Educational Technology for Effective Teaching", 2014 North American/Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference, Washington, District of Columbia, January 01, 2014.

Blue, C. M. "Developing Professional Responsibility in a Dental Hygiene Curriculum", American Dental Education Association Annual Session, Seattle, Washington, January 01, 2013.

Blue, C. M. "Building the Health Care Workforce for the future", The Work Group of the Governor's Health Care Reform Task Force, Saint Paul, Minnesota, January 01, 2012.

Blue, C. M. "Dental Therapy Education: A Closer Look at the Minnesota Model", American Dental Education Association, Council of Student's Program, Orlando, Florida, January 01, 2012.

Blue, C. M. "Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Behavior Change", Minnesota Dental Hygienists' Association Professional/Student Day, Bloomington, Minnesota, January 01, 2012.

Blue, C. M. "Research in the Division of Dental Hygiene", Dean's Day, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2010.

Blue, C. M. "Oral Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease", Clinical Grands Rounds, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry , January 01, 2009.

Blue, C. M. "Interfacing with the Millennial Student", All School Retreat, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 01, 2009.

Blue, C. M. "Engaging Minority Youth in Healthcare Initiatives and the Healthcare Workforce", Third National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health, U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health , Washington, District of Columbia, January 01, 2009.

Blue, C. M. "Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient", Day-Long Program for Dental Hygiene Alumni, Marquette University, January 01, 2008.

Blue, C. M. "The Oral Systemic Link and Oral Manifestations of Chronic Renal Failure", University of Minnesota, January 01, 2008.

Blue, C. M. "Using the Perioscope to Provide Dental Hygiene Treatment", Minnesota Dental Hygiene Educators' Association, University of Minnesota, January 01, 2008.

Blue, C. M. "Oral Manifestations of Chronic Renal Disease", A Continuing Education Program for Health Science Students, Faculty and Practicing Professionals, Chippewa Valley Technical College, January 01, 2007.

Blue, C. M. "How Technology is Revolutionizing the Objective Structured Clinical Exam", 8th Annual Dental Hygiene Clinical Educators's Workshop, University of Texas Health Science Center, January 01, 2007.

Blue, C. M. "Dental Hygiene Education in the United States", University of Bergen, Norway. January 01, 2007.

Blue, C. M. "Using a Patient Interactive Scenario to Develop Competent Communication Skills", Institute for Teaching in the Health Professions, Academic Health Center, University of Minnesota, January 01, 2006.

Blue, C. M. "Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Behavior Change", Dental Hygiene Winter Seminar, University of Minnesota, January 01, 2004.

Blue, C. M. "Integrating Performance Based Assessment into Your Curriculum: Examples from Health Sciences", Partners in Learning: A Campus-Wide Symposium on Best Practices to Enhance Student Learning, University of Minnesota, January 01, 2004.

Blue, C. M. "Comparison of Dental Anatomy Teaching Methods: Drawing and Carving Versus Clinical Observation", American Association of Dental Schools Annual Session, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 01, 1985.

Blue, C. M. "Dental Hygiene Students' Attitude Toward Themselves and Their Professional Role in Regard to Feminism", American Association of Dental Schools Annual Session, Chicago, Illinois, January 01, 1981.

Award: Effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy with and with
Principal Investigator: Arnett, Michelle
Sponsoring Organization: BAUSCH HEALTH US, LLC
Award Dates: 2019 - 2021

Award: A Randomized Clinical Pilot Study on the Efficacy of a P
Principal Investigator: Drake, Miranda Alexandrea
Sponsoring Organization: 3M
Award Dates: 2016 - 2017

Award: Minnesota Dentists' Attitudes Toward Expanding Roles of
Principal Investigator: Blue, Christine M
Sponsoring Organization: AMERICAN ASSOC OF PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTR
Award Dates: 2011 - 2012