Professional Memberships
American Dental Education Association(ADEA) Membership
ADEA provides many opportunities for professional development and networking among dental educators. I especially enjoy the annual program director meetings.
American Dental Hygienists Association(ADHA)/ Indiana Dental Hygienists(IDHA) membership
The ADHA provides networking and professional development opportunities. The organization is politically active, promoting and protecting the field of dental hygiene.It has been exciting working side by side with passionate individuals working to advance the profession of dental hygiene!
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer hygienist Sister Maura Brannick Clinic
Dental hygiene students volunteer at this low income clinic during their senior year. I volunteer once a month, providing clinical hygiene services for the clients of the Sister Maura Brannick Clinic. I love working with this population, it reminds me of why I went into dental hygiene!
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Volunteer Smoke Free St. Joe Coalition
The Smoke Free St. Joe Coalition is active in local government promoting smoke free public places.