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“I knew I wanted to eventually expand my career in dental hygiene beyond clinical practice and U-M was the best choice to accomplish this goal.” Jamie LipiecRDH, BSDH, Class of 2010 In her new role, Jamie teaches students from four high schools who are interested in a career in dentistry. Jamie created and is refining …
This profile is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. Thomas Kellogg learned as a boy growing up in Howell, Mich., that even a dentist’s son can fear the dentist. It’s a childhood story that has influenced and informed the way he has operated his dental practice over the last …
“I see my dental hygiene career as a ladder, and my education in the E-Learning program helped me continue my climb.” Elizabeth ChisleaRDH, BSDH, MA, Degree Completion, Class of 2015 Beth earned her associate degree in 1997 where she was a student member of American Dental Hygienists’ Association. After graduating, she practiced clinically for 16 …
“You can pursue your degree at any and every age.” Becky DomagalskiRDH, BSDH, Degree Completion, Class of 2016 Becky earned an associate degree in 1997 and worked for 20 years in clinical practice. However, Becky’s long-term career goal was to work in a corporate environment. In order to achieve that goal, she knew she would …
Preserving the dignity of special needs patients This profile is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. Ann Arbor, Mich., May 21, 2019 — Ann Arbor resident Thea Glicksman is joining with the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to improve the way patients with specialized healthcare needs receive dental care. …
Providing dental care to the underserved is a big part of this dentist’s mission This profile is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. Ann Arbor, Mich., April 22, 2019 — When Scott Hodges was a high school kid working 70 or 80 hours a week all summer long at his …
Ann Arbor, Mich., March 21, 2019 — A major gift from Midway Dental will allow the University of Michigan School of Dentistry to create a unique clinic where students, faculty and staff learn how to use the latest innovative dentistry tools and technology. Midway Dental CEO Steven Kizy and Dean Laurie McCauley talk with D3 student …
This profile, posted Feb. 26, 2019, is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors, faculty and students. The lure of Escanaba in the moonlight is not fiction for Eric and Beth Knudsen. With no apologies to actor and playwright Jeff Daniels, the Knudsens love the Upper Peninsula town all day long, not …
From private practice to healthcare management on a national level This profile is one in a series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors, faculty and students. Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 30, 2019 -– It’s been 30 years since Olivia Croom graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, but at least once a year she …
For Dr. Carrie Ehinger, paying it forward is about respect and gratitude This article was originally published in the Fall 2018 Dentalum alumni magazine in a section called ‘Why I Give’ that features alumni who make financial gifts to the dental school. Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 1, 2018 — Dr. Carrie Ehinger earned her DDS degree …