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Program Advisory Committee Agenda

Dental Therapy (May 2026)

May 8, 2026 · 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
NTC, room CHS4011 + zoom
Welcome & Introductions

Led By: Dr. William Akey, Dental Therapy Program Director

Update and Highlights from Last Meeting

Led By: Dr. William Akey, Dental Therapy Program Director

Call for edits and approval of minutes from Fall 2025 Meeting

College-Wide Initiatives

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean Allied Health and Human Services

Workforce Training and Professional Development Initiatives

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean Allied Health and Human Services

Industry Trends

Led By: Advisory Board Members

Program Updates

Led By: Dr. William Akey, Dental Therapy Program Director

  • CODA updates 
  • Faculty 
  • Curriculum review 
  • Admissions
  • Orientation
  • Semester 1 and 2 schedules
Program Modifications Discussion

Led By: Dr. William Akey, Dental Therapy Program Director

  • Open conversation
Facilities/Equipment

Led By: Jennifer Sawvell, Dental Clinic Manager

  • Capital Equipment
  • Recent Purchases
  • Update on equipment/trainers
Other Items

Led By: Dr. William Akey, Dental Therapy Program Director

  • Committee membership
Next Meeting Schedule & Agenda Items Discussion

Led By: All

Fall 2026 Dental Therapy Advisory Committee Mtg  

  • Avoid October 9 and 16, 2026