Welcome & Introductions

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

Update & Highlights

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean Allied Health

  • Approval of minutes from fall meeting (05.01.26)
  • College-Wide Initiatives
Program Updates

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

  • Enrollment & Outcomes: Enrollment report, NBDHE and CRDTS results
  • Program Updates: Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistant, EFDA
Student Engagement

Led By: Aleena Lepak, DH/DA Faculty

Student Engagement: Dental Hygiene Club

Facilities & Equipment

Led By: Jennifer Sawvell, Dental Clinic Manager

  • Equipment
  • Recent Purchases
  • Clinic Renovation
Industry Trends & Discussion

Led By: Advisory Committee Members | Jana Swenson, DH/DA Faculty | Aleena Lepak, DH/DA Faculty | Janis Ciskowski, DH/DA Faculty | Susan Pernsteiner, DA/EFDA Faculty

  • Advancing Dental Hygiene – PhD Proposal
  • Sustainable Practice: Reducing Stress for the Dental Team
  • Recognizing & Responding to Substance Use: Dental Hygienist’s Role
  • Expanding the Dental Assistants Scope: Exploring the Future of Scaling in WI
Other Items

Led By: Laura Ahonen, Associate Dean Allied Health

  • Program Update: Dental Therapy
  • Recruitment for Clinical Supervising Dentist
Next meeting schedule & agenda items discussion

Led By: All

Spring 2027 Dental (DH, DA and EFDA) Advisory Committee Mtg Proposed Date: Friday, April 30, 2027 (12:00-1:30pm)