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Program Advisory Committee Agenda

Dental Hygiene (May 2026)

May 1, 2026 · 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
CHS4011 + zoom
Welcome & Introductions

Led By: Deb Koziel, DH/DA/EFDA Program Director

Update and Highlights from Last Meeting

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean Allied Health

Approval of minutes from fall meeting (10.03.25)

Industry Trends

Led By: Advisory Committee Members

  • AI Use in Dentistry
  • OPA and International Trained DDS Qualifying as RDH
  • TMD: Pharmaceutical Management and Alternative Treatment 
Program Updates:

Led By: Deb Koziel, DH/DA/EFDA Program Director

  • Enrollment Report
  • NBDHE
  • CRDTS
  • Dental Hygiene Club
Program Modifications Discussion

Led By: Deb Koziel, DH/DA/EFDA Program Director

  • Dental Hygienist 
  • Dental Assistant Programs
  • EFDA
  • Dental Therapy
Facilities/Equipment

Led By: Jennifer Sawvell, Dental Clinic Manager

  • Equipment
  • Recent Purchases
  • Clinic Renovation
Other Items

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean Allied Health

  • Recruitment for Clinical Supervising Dentist
Next Meeting Schedule & Agenda Items Discussion

Led By: All

Fall 2026 Dental (DH, DA and EFDA) Advisory Committee Mtg  
Proposed Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 (12:00-1:30pm)