Kimberly G. Hite, CDA, EFDA, RDH, BS
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47712
Office: 812-465-1155
CURRENT POSITION
July 2006 – Present Dental Assisting Program Director
EDUCATION
In Progress Masters of Science in Education
2003 Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Education
2001 Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
1999 Associate of Science in Dental Assisting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Summer 2006 Dental Hygiene Practitioner
Vanderburgh
Ralph A. Matacale, DDS –
2004 – 2006 Adjunct Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor
1999 – 2006 Dental Hygiene Practitioner/ Dental Assistant
Morton Family Dentistry
Joseph E. Morton,
DMD –
1996 – 1999 Dental Hygiene Assistant
Tri-State Family Dental
Centers –
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
Certified Dental Assistant – Expiration: 2007
CPR Certification – Expiration: 2008
CONTINUING EDUCATION
February 2007 “Oral and Systemic Health through the Golden Years”
October 2006 “The Role of Diet & Nutrition Assistance in Oral Health”
September 2006 “Centering with Smiles: A Project for Caring for the Oral Health Care of Mothers to Be.”
“Dental Ethics & Legal Issues for Dental Professionals”
“Women in Dentistry”
“Blood Pressure Guidelines and Screening Techniques”
Proctor & Gamble Online Interactive Course
“Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings”
Proctor & Gamble Online Interactive Course
“Mercury in Dentistry: The Facts”
Proctor & Gamble Online Interactive Course
February 2006 “Assessing Anesthetic Options for Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy”
September 2005 “Dental Ethics and Legal Issues”
April 2005 “Domestic Violence”
Home Study Educators,
INC. –
“HIV/AIDS and Public Health Issues”
Home Study Educators,
INC. –
“Medical Errors”
Home Study Educators,
INC. –
March 2005 “Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office”
January 2005 “Strategic Planning for Infection Control”
Procter & Gamble Online Interactive Course
December 2004 “Assessing the Complex Needs of Older Adult Patients”
Dental Learning Systems
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“Diagnostic Tools for Dental Hygiene Practice”
Dental Learning Systems
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“Forensic Dentistry CSI: Forensic Dental Cases and Human Abuse: Signs and Symptoms Seen in the Clinical Environment of Dentistry”
March 2004 “Communication: Your Key to Success”
April 2003 “Enhancing Compliance: An Evidence – Based, Patient-Centered Approach Using Power Products”
50th KDHA
Annual Session –
“Products and Promises: Making Informed Recommendations to Your Patients”
50th KDHA
Annual Session –
“Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and TMD: The Dental Hygienists’ Role in Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral”
50th KDHA
Annual Session –
“Practicing Today’s Dental Hygiene in the Comfort Zone – Part I”
50th KDHA
Annual Session –
“Practicing Today’s Dental Hygiene in the Comfort Zone – Part II”
50th KDHA
Annual Session –
Dental Hygiene Student Table Clinics
50th KDHA
Annual Session –
November 2002 “Dental Office Medical Emergencies”
“Dental Anxiety”
October 2002 “Cerec – The Value of Time – Integration”
Patterson Dental Supply,
INC. –
June 2002 Planning Meeting
Kentucky Dental Hygienist’s
Association –
November 2001 “Patient Relations and Communication”
West Central Dental
Society –
“OSHA and Infection Control for the Dental Office”
June 2001 Presenter
Student Table Clinic/Poster Session
ASHA 78th
Annual Session –
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES/COMMITTEES
2006 – 2007 Learning Caring Community Committee
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Dental Hygienists’ Association
American Dental Educator’s Association
American Dental Assistants’ Association
Indiana Dental Hygiene Educator’s Association
Dental Advisory Committee/Faculty Member
DENTAL-RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer: Oral Health Care Presentations – Henderson County Elementary School Corporation.