This profile is one in an ongoing series highlighting School of Dentistry alumni, donors and students. __________________________________________ Growing up on a farm in western Michigan in a family of 13 children, Maxine DeGaynor always thought she would be a nurse. It was a profession that many little girls in the 1940s and ‘50s aspired to, …
This is one in an ongoing series of profiles of School of Dentistry alumni, faculty and students. When Barbara Zola was growing up in Saginaw, Michigan, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, she spent a lot of time at her father’s dentist office. At first it was within walking distance of their home, then …
This profile is one in a series highlighting U-M School of Dentistry dental hygiene alumni. “Hands down, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. This experience changed my life for the better and opened doors professionally that I never knew existed.”— Valerie Nieto, RDH, MS In 2015, shortly after Valerie completed an associate degree …
This profile is one in a series highlighting U-M School of Dentistry dental hygiene alumni. “I knew that I wanted to further my dental hygiene career beyond a clinical setting and I felt that the University of Michigan would be the best route for the career path I desired.” – Amber Harpster, RDH, BSDH When …
Faculty are at the heart of the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene Program. Their commitment to teaching is what drives the remarkable accomplishments of our students. We showcase our True Blue Faculty in this ongoing series of mini-profiles. Clinical Lecturer Stefanie VanDuine graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry entry-level dental hygiene program …
“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 …
“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 …