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Carolyn Breen Ed.D, CDA, RDA, RDH
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Dr. Carolyn Breen is the Chair of the Department of Allied Dental Education and Director of the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Programs at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), School of Health Related Professions (SHRP). She received a Certificate in Dental Assisting from Union County Vocational Technical Institute in Scotch Plains, N.J., Associate in Applied Science degree from Middlesex County College, Edison, N.J., Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State College, Montclair, N.J., Master of Education degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Doctor of Education degree from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL and a Management Certificate from Middlesex County College, Edison N.J. Her professional credentials include Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), and Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with certifications in CPR and standard first aid.
Teaching responsibilities have included multiple courses in allied dental education and in the dental component of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) program at the University. She participates in the development and provision of continuing education courses and has presented multiple educational programs as an invited speaker on both state and national levels. She has fulfilled responsibilities as the President of the New Jersey Dental Assistants Association and Secretary, Chair Elect and Chair of the Dental Assisting Section of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).She also participated as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee of the American
Dental assistants Association for multiple terms and the Expanded Functions Review Committee for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). She was a consultant to the Dental Radiology Board of Examination and Licensing of the Environmental Protection Agency of New Jersey, member of the Annual Convention Planning Committee of the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) , member of the New Jersey Oral Health Coalition and participated on the editorial boards of two professional journals.
Dr. Breen currently serves as a consultant for dental hygiene and dental assisting education programs for the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation, (CODA) is a member of the ADA - CODA Dental Assisting Review Committee, and participates on the Council on Education of the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA). She is a member of the New Jersey Dental Hygienists Association (NJDHA) Rules and Regulations Committee and acts as the State Education Network (SEN) Liaison for NJDHA to the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) . Dr. Breen was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and has received multiple recognitions and awards for her dedication and contributions to both dental assisting and dental hygiene.
Professor Cindy Schroeder- Drucks
Receive MA in Health Education from Montclair State University
Received Distinguished Alumnus Award
Department of Allied Dental Education
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – School of Health Related Professions, 2007
Journal Articles:
Schroeder-Drucks, Cindy, Selective Polishing. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene,
In review; publish date July 2008.
Schroeder-Drucks, Cindy, Exploring the link between preterm/low birth weight babies and periodontal disease. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, July 2007
Schroeder, Cindy, Effects of Smokeless Tobacco on Adolescents and How the Dental Auxiliary Can Participate in Cessation Methods. J. Contemporary Dental Assisting, December 2004
Personal:
Daughter Ashley Grace Drucks born - April 2, 2007
2nd daugher, Amanda Grace Drucks born - February 20, 2009
Awards: Jane Kellogg Dutton Mentorship - 2008
Work-Related:
Assistant Professor in the Department of Allied Dental Education:
Clinic Coordinator for Clinical Services I
Teach didactic courses:
Practice Management
Introduction to Clinical Dental Hygiene
Community Dental Health
Clinical Services I Seminar
Board Review
Advisor for the BSHS Program
Co-Investigator for clinical trials with Colgate -Palmolive
Vaishali Singhal, DMD, BS
Assistant Professor
Allied Dental Education
Education
UMDNJ/NJDS, DMD , 1993
Rutgers University-Douglass College, NJ
BS (Biochemistry) , 1989
Publications:
Vaishali Singhal Nitrous Oxide Sedation as a Practice Builder. Dental Economics. Vol. : (2007July)
Dr. Vaishali Singhal and Dr. Howard Strassler Digital Radiography. Contemporary Dentl Assisting. Vol. : (2007 Jan/Feb)
Vaishali Singhal Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Team DVD. . Vol. : (2006)
Dr. Vaishali Singhal Radiology Safety. Contemprary Dental Assisting. Vol. : (2005 April)
Dr. Vaishali Singhal Pharmacological Update for the Allied Dental Team . Dental Tribune International. Vol. Asia-Pacific edition: (2004 November
Honors and Awards:
Excellence in Teaching, 2008
Kim McMahon
Clinical Instructor
Allied Dental Education
Education
Received AAS in Dental Hygiene from UMDNJ-ADE- 2008
Certified Orthodontic Assistant- 2000
Registered Dental Assistant-1982
Certified Dental Assistant- 1980
Awards
NJDAA -Kitty Hewitt Dedication -2008
Professional
New Jersey Dental Assistants Association (NJDAA) - President
New Jersey Dental Association- Council on Annual Session
Work Related
Dental Assisting Coordinator
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