The School of Dental Hygiene has once again demonstrated its excellence on the national stage, as several faculty members showcased their expertise and dedication at the American Dental Education Association's Annual Session in New Orleans, LA. 在他们中间, two outstanding individuals, 杰西卡Suedbeck and 山姆背心, were recognized for their remarkable contributions.
杰西卡Suedbeck, Assistant Professor and Senior Clinic Coordinator, was recognized with the prestigious ADEAGies Foundation Junior 教师 Achievement in Allied Oral 健康 Education award, a testament to her exemplary work and leadership.
山姆背心, Lecturer in the ODU School of Dental Hygiene, was recognized by the PRIDE (Promoting Respect for Identity Dignity and Expression) Section with an Award for 服务 and 领导. They were recognized for their efforts in diversity and inclusion, specifically as it relates to LGBTQ+ populations.
安Bruhn, Chair and Associate Professor, served as the Chair Elect for the Council of Allied Program Directors, and is now the Chair of this group. Professor Bruhn also presented a research poster on the Dental Summer 健康 Institute, and was an author on another poster.
布伦达·布拉德肖, Assistant Professor and Entry-Level Program Director, served as the Chair Elect of the 研究生 Dental Hygiene Education Special Interest Group and has now moved into the Chair position.
Dr. 丹尼斯·麦金尼, Associate Professor and 研究生 Program Director, served as a delegate for the Council of Allied Program Directors, member of the ADEA Annual Session Planning Committee, and presented a poster at the ADEA 国际 女性 领导 Conference. She was an author for another poster that was presented.
艾米丽·路德维希, Assistant Professor, served as the secretary for the Section on Dental Hygiene Education and is now stepping into the Chair Elect position for the section.
杰西卡Suedbeck also served as the secretary for the Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinators Special Interest Group and has now moved into the Chair Elect position. She presented a poster on the Simulated Patient Experience and student perceptions research related to that experience.
Congratulations to 杰西卡Suedbeck, 山姆背心, and all dental hygiene faculty representatives for their outstanding contributions to the field of dental hygiene education. Your achievements bring pride to our college and reinforce our commitment to shaping the future of healthcare professionals.