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Questions about the Dental Hygiene Program, admission, or prerequisites can be directed to the Division of Dental Hygiene Office at dentalhygiene@osu.edu or 614–292–2228.
 
 
 

Linda Andrews

Linda Andrews, RDH, BS

Clinical Instructor

3082 Postle Hall
614–292–2228
andrews.215@osu.edu

Education
Dental Hygiene Certificate, The Ohio State University
BS Health Education, The Ohio State University

Courses
Clinical Instructor
 
 

Susan Bauchmoyer

Susan Bauchmoyer, RDH, EFDA, MS

Associate Professor – Clinical, Clinic Director

3054 Postle Hall
614–292–3909
bauchmoyer.1@osu.edu

Education
MS Allied Health Education, The Ohio State University
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate
BS Education, The Ohio State University
Dental Hygiene Certificate, The Ohio State University

Courses
Practice Management, Research and Statistics in Healthcare, Didactic Teaching within Dental Hygiene, Dental Health Education within Dental Hygiene Practice, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA), Clinic Director/Instructor

Research Interests
educational methodologies, special needs, clinical practice issues
 
 

Kelly Brown

Kelly Brown, RDH, BSDH

Clinical Instructor

3031 Postle Hall
614–292–2208
brown1798@hotmail.com

Education
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Clinical Instructor
 
 

Michele Carr

Michele Carr, RDH, MA

Associate Professor, Chair

3082 Postle Hall
614–688–4897
carr.3@osu.edu

Education
MA Public Policy and Management, The Ohio State University
BS Health Education, The Ohio State University
Certificate in Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Research, Contemporary Issues in Dental Hygiene, Survey of Dental Hygiene, Senior Seminar, Clinical Instructor

Research Interests
ultrasonics, women's health issues, clinical dental hygiene issues
 
 

Chris Farrell

Chris Farrell, RDH, MS

Clinical Instructor

3040F Postle Hall
614–292–3701
farrell.3@osu.edu

Education
MS Allied Health Medicine, The Ohio State University
BS Psychology, The Ohio State University
Certificate of Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Prevention, Senior Practicum Supervisor, Clinical Instructor
 
 

Patricia Gardner

Patricia Gardner, MA

Assistant Director for Academic Studies

3075 Postle Hall
614–292–2228
gardner.92@osu.edu

Education
MA Linguistics, The Ohio State University
BA Linguistics, The Ohio State University
 
 

 

S. Judith Goff, MA

Academic Counselor

3082 Postle Hall
614–292–2228
goff.1@osu.edu

Education
MA Education, The Ohio State University
BS Education, Wittenberg University
 
 

Dan Gomez

Dan Gomez, RDH, BSDH

Clinical Instructor

3031 Postle Hall
614–292–2208
gomez.21@osu.edu

Education
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University
AAS Dental Hygiene, Columbus State
AAS Dental Laboratory Technology, Columbus State

Courses
Clinical Instructor
 
 

Rebecca Henderson

Rebecca Henderson, RDH, MS

Assistant Professor – Clinical

3054 Postle Hall
614–292–1236
henderson.397@osu.edu

Education
MS Allied Health Medicine, The Ohio State University
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Periodontology, Oral/Dental Anatomy, Periodontal Therapies, Senior Practicum Advisor, Clinical Instructor

Research Interests
dental hygiene program evaluation, mentoring, periodontics
 
 

Rachel Henry

Rachel Henry, RDH, MS

Assistant Professor

3040 Postle Hall
614–292–2089
henry.358@osu.edu
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Education
MS Allied Health Medicine, The Ohio State University
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Introduction to Dental Hygiene, Clinical Teaching Methodology

Research Interests
tooth whitening, e-learning technologies, social networking use in education
 
 

Dr. Joen M. Iannucci

Joen M. Iannucci, DDS, MS

Professor of Clinical Dentistry

4171 Postle Hall
614–292–1249
iannucci.5@osu.edu

Education
DDS, The Ohio State University
MS, The Ohio State University
BS Chemistry, University of Miami (Florida)

Courses
National Board Part II Review Course (DENT 730), Behavioral Science Block Manager for Dentistry, Communications and Ethics in Dentistry (DENT 6262), Screening Clinic

Areas of Interest
Collaborative learning, communication skills, oral pathology, oral medicine, oral radiology, radiographic interpretation
 
 

Brenda Kennedy

Brenda Kennedy, CDA, EFDA

Instructional Associate

3040 Postle Hall
614–688–3579
kennedy.434@osu.edu

Education
Licensed State Certified Dental Assisting Instructor
National Board Certified Dental Assistant
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
BLS Instructor
Licensed Dental Radiographer

Courses
Radiology, Infection Control Coordinator/Examiner, Dental Materials, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Clinical Instructor
 
 

Denise Kissell

Denise Kissell, RDH, EFDA, MPH

Assistant Professor – Clinical

3001K Postle Hall
614–292–8410
kissell.22@osu.edu

Education
MPH, The Ohio State University
EFDA Certification, The Ohio State University
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Community Dental Health, Treatment Planning for Special Needs Patients, Radiology, Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene, Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries (EFDA), Clinical Instructor

Research Interests
new dental products, women's health, school- and community-based prevention programs
 
 

Anne McCaffrey

Anne McCaffrey, RDH, MBA

Clinical Instructor

3031 Postle Hall
614–292–2208
mccaffreydh@hotmail.com

Education
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University
MBA, Rice University
BA Political Science, University of Richmond

Courses
Clinical Instructor
 
 

Wendy Moore

Wendy Moore, RDH, EFDA, MSA

Associate Professor – Clinical

3001N Postle Hall
614–292–9876
moore.1397@osu.edu

Education
MSA Health Care Administration, Central Michigan University
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Certificate, The Ohio State University
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Dental Materials, Intermediate Periodontics, Advanced Periodontics, Dental Hygiene Practice Management, Clinical Dental Hygiene, Online Degree Completion

Research Interests
educationally and clinically focused
 
 

Dr. Mark Morrison

Mark Morrison, DDS

Assistant Professor – Clinical

3031 Postle Hall
614–292–2208
morrison.338@osu.edu

Education
DDS, The Ohio State University
BA, Cleveland State University

Courses
Clinical Dental Hygiene, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) – Dental Hygiene, Clinic Instructor – Dentistry

Areas of Interest
HIV and AIDS patient care, Native American archaeology from undergrad degree in Physical Anthropology

 
 

Shivani Patel

Shivani Patel, RDH, BSDH

Clinical Instructor

3031 Postle Hall
614–292–2208
shivani707@hotmail.com

Education
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Introduction to Clinical Dentistry, Introduction to Periodontal Instrumentation, Clinical Instructor
 
 

Heather Spisak

Office Administrative Associate

3082 Postle Hall
614–292–7210
spisak.13@osu.edu

Education
BA, Speech & Hearing Science – The Ohio State University

Heather joined the College of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene in August 2012.
 
 

Becki Epperly

Office Associate

3082 Postle Hall
614–292–2228

epperly.12@osu.edu

Becki joined the College of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene in November 2012.

 
 

Nicole Uhl

Nicole Uhl, RDH, EFDA, BSDH

Clinical Instructor

3031 Postle Hall
614–292–2208
uhl.39@osu.edu

Education
BS Dental Hygiene, The Ohio State University

Courses
Clinical Instructor
 
 
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