Ann Battrell, RDH, MSDH, is the executive director of ADHA. She is the first registered dental hygienist and the first former ADHA president to serve in this position. Previously, Battrell served as assistant executive director for Strategic Planning and Education for ADHA, following her promotion from director of Education in October 2004. She began her […]
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Noel Paschke, RDH, MS, has more than 32 years of experience in dental hygiene including 15 years’ experience in corporate dental industry, currently leading a team of 10 dental hygienists for Philips Sonicare as the senior manager for North America Professional Education. She encourages her team to always “dream big.” Paschke is a member of
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Karen B. Williams, RDH, PhD, is professor and director of the Clinical Research Center at the UMKC School of Dentistry. In addition to teaching and research, Williams has been active in clinical dental hygiene for more than 38 years and in clinical research for 24 years. Her areas of specialization include research design and statistics,
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Rebecca S. Wilder, RDH, MS, is a professor and director of Faculty Development for the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry. She also serves as director of the Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene Education. She is currently editor in chief of the Journal of Dental Hygiene and
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Michele L. Darby, RDH, MS, (deceased) Eminent Scholar, University Professor, and Graduate Program Director, Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene, Old Dominion University. Ms. Darby taught, wrote, and inspired future generations of dental hygienists for more than 36 years both in the United States and abroad. After working in a periodontal practice, her interest
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Mary E. Foley, RDH, MPH, Dean, Associate Professor, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene Ms. Foley has worked in public health since 1999, before becoming dean in 2007. She has served as the director of the Office of Oral Health with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, a Head Start oral health consultant, and project director
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JoAnn R. Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, Entrepreneur A dental hygienist for more than 30 years, Dr. Gurenlian has worked in private practice and education, run for political office, is very involved with the ADHA, and is a textbook author and speaker. She served as ADHA president from 1990 to 1991. With a few runs for New
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Lynne McHugh, RDH, BS, Vice President, Operations and Administration, Henry Schein North America Prioritizing is a big part of Ms. McHugh’s day-to-day work as her position with Henry Schein involves many meetings, conference calls, and business travel. Much of her time is spent on the phone with colleagues identifying what’s happening with all of Henry
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Laura A. Mallery-Sayre, RDH, BSDH, MSDHEd, Clinician, Office Manager, Partner, Practice Management Consultant, and Researcher A practicing clinician for the past 39 years, Ms. Mallery-Sayre is still passionate about dental hygiene. She currently works in her husband’s general and implant practice as a dental hygienist, office manager, and partner. Mallery-Sayre is also very active in
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Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS, Director of the Center for Dental Hygiene Research, Associate Professor, School of Dental Hygiene, Old Dominion University Ms. McCombs did not go through dental hygiene school thinking she wanted to conduct research. However, while in graduate school at the University of North Carolina, she was required to complete a research
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