Dental Hygiene

Graduates and loved ones, along with faculty and staff, gathered in Northrop Auditorium to celebrate the 187 graduates. 

Danna Paulson, MSDH, RDH, CCRP, researcher for the School of Dentistry, isn’t your typical study coordinator. And that is precisely what leads her to excel in the role.

In the past four years, Michelle Arnett, RDH, MS, assistant professor of dental hygiene, and Yvette Reibel, EdD, RDH, have mentored four BSDH learners and one MDT learner through the research process. Five of those learners have published their research—three alone in February 2023.

School of Dentistry faculty, staff and students participated in the American Dental Education Association’s Annual Session and Exhibition in March.

Michelle Arnett, RDH, MS, assistant professor of dental hygiene, is the recipient of the ADEA President Centennial Award for Oral Health Education for Allied Dental Faculty, the American Dental Education Association announced in March.

Most kids don’t look forward to going to the dentist. School of Dentistry students, faculty and staff once again joined dental institutions across the country this weekend to change that.

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The School of Dentistry Alumni Society Honors Task Force chose Danielson based on her service to the community, her commitment to education and her research expertise. 

Lisa Ahmann, MEd, BSDH, RF retired from the School of Dentistry this past summer.

Three Dental Hygiene faculty are taking part in a clinical faculty development program to encourage their continued growth and success as educators, clinicians and researchers.