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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
| Carolyn Breen |
(908) 889-2419 |
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| Alicia Dahl |
(908) 889-2743 |
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| Cindy Drucks |
(908) 889-2503 |
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Karen Finnerty |
(908) 889-2518 |
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| Deborah Gagliardo |
(908) 889-2410 |
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| Janet Jaccarino |
(908) 889-2416 |
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| Karen Kulikowski |
(908) 889-2460 |
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| Tracy Marsh |
(908) 889-2553 |
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| Sandra McGill |
(908) 889-2454 |
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| Kim McMahon |
(908) 889-2417 |
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| Lisa Rustemeyer |
(908) 889-2411 |
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| Vaishali Singhal |
(908) 889-2517 |
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| Alessandra Spagnolo |
(908) 889-2552 |
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| Gail Vasilenko |
(908) 889-2418 |
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ADHA - membership application
Community_serviceopportunities_spring2009
Students from The Department of Allied Dental Education have participated in the Special Olympics June 13 and 14, 2009 at the College of New Jersey.
Upcoming Community Service events for ADE faculty, staff and students are as follows:
Pankey Dental Access Days: July 16 through 18 at the Dental Hygiene clinic on the UMDNJ - SHRP campus in Scotch Plains Open to the public to provide services to those in need including those who may be unemployed, employed but without dental insurance, homeless, or those living in shelters etc. Faculty, staff and students from the Dept. of Allied Dental Education will be volunteering alongside members of the Pankey Institute as well as volunteers from the private sector.
Union County College offers a series of Orientation sessions for new students during the summer. This is known as the Campus Fair to take place during the list of dates, times, and campuses below:
Plainfield: July 21 @ 3:30PM
Elizabeth: July 28 @ 12:30PM & August 3 @ 3:30PM
Cranford: August 5 @ 8:30AM, August 10 @ 8:30AM & August 12 @ 12:30PM
Also...
The Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside is having an event on July 21 from 10AM until 2PM. Students from the Department of ADE will be providing dental supplies and demonstrating proper care of the oral cavity.
Give Kids A Smile - February 2009
For employment opportunities and job listings, please call (908) 889-2411
The first class of Dental Hygienists to pass the North East Regional Board Anesthesia Exam
Dr. Vaishali Singhal, Instructor
Local Anesthesia for Registered Dental Hygienists
Click Below for Upcoming Course Information
Continuing Education Courses (pdf)
FIRST CLASS IN NEW JERSEY TO COMPLETE LOCAL ANESTHESIA COURSE
SHRP Dental Hygienists Permitted to Administer Local Anesthesia
 course that allows dental hygieenists to dminister local anesthetic injections to their patients was offered for the first time Spring 2009 as part of the School of Health Related Professions' Continuing Education (CE) curriculum. The first group of 29 dental hygienists succesfully completed the course in April and received permits upon passing the local anesthesia component of the North East Regional Board (NERB) Exam.
"This had been in the works for many years, and the State Board of Dentistry of New Jersey passed regulations in the Fall of 2008, making it the first course approved by the state," said Dr Carolyn Breen, Professor and Chair of Allied Dental Education (ADE), and Program Director of Dental Assisting and Hygiene.
 r. Vaishali Singhal, Assistant Professor of ADE, began developing the course two years ago. Since that time, she has offered the course to dental hygienists throughout the state in preparation for the exam. Dr. Breen also received permission to incorporate it into the dental hygiene curriculum. By doing so, the Program's January graduates would automatically be eligible to take the NERB anesthesia exam this Spring. Special recognition also goes to Donna Notaro, Adjunct Instructor and Alicia Dahl, Secretary, both from Allied Dental Health, for their support in the development and implementation of the course.
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Local Anesthesia Clinical Session
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