Middlesex College
Edison, NJ 08818-3050
P.O. Box 3050
2600 Woodbridge Avenue
Dental Hygiene Program
Department of Dental Hygiene
https://www.middlesexcc.edu/dental-hygiene/
Website:
Contact:
Michelle Roman
Phone: 732.906.2536
Chairperson Department of Dental Hygiene
email: romanberry40@gmail.com
ADHA Student Chapter
Advisors:Nadine Thompson, RDH, BSDH, EdMSally Elkhalifa, RDH, MEd
1.
Nominated by their classmates, this student is a member of American Dental Hygiene Association, Students Chapter who has shown professionalism when interacting with patients and colleagues, epitomizes a true colleague or team player through words and actions, someone who has supported their class and classmates by giving their time, energy and/or moral support, and who shows a willingness to give back to the community whether is the dental hygiene community, college community or the community-at-large. Jessica Panek
5. Exceptional clinical skills:
Shown exceptional clinical skills throughout their education. They have Consistently Excelled in all areas of patient treatment. Hanifa Hassan
6. Exceptional Clinical Development:
Students in the dental hygiene program develop their clinical skills at different rates over their 4
semesters in the program. Christy Maniscalco
7. Award for Excellence in Dental Radiology:
An award to recognize the student in the graduating class who has shown excellence in clinical
radiology. Francis Mensah
8. Community Commitment:
Dental hygiene students are required to participate in numerous community outreach projects
throughout their senior year. Often, as is the case this year, the senior class extends themselves far beyond the course and faculty expectations. Shalini Patel
9. Award for Excellence in Chairside Education:
Student who demonstrates dedication to oral health by providing their patients with outstanding chair side education. This award goes to Karen Uzoho
10. Commitment to the hygiene profession Colgate STAR award :
This award is dedicated to recognizing a dental hygiene student who shows excellence and
commitment to the hygiene profession. Kim Cunha
Peer Excellence Award-recipient chosen by classmates:
4.
Kristen Wager and Aima Ashfaq
overcoming adversity.
A student who has shown perseverance in their pursuit of their dental hygiene career, often
Student Success Award:
3.
Aiyana Conover
Joanne Gurenlian is a dental hygienist from New Jersey who has served many leadership roles in her career. In her honor, NJDHA has established an award that recognizes a student from each dental hygiene program who is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association, Student Chapter, assumes an active leadership role in ADHA Student Chapter, the department, and/or college, demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills and exhibits initiative.
NJDHA Gurenlian Student Leadership Award:
Dorianne Yasuk
Each year in late spring the Dean of the Division of Science, Math and Health Technologies awards students who have demonstrated academic excellence over the course of their education at Middlesex by achieving a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Academic Excellence:
11. Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award :
Demonstrated remarkable skills and talent in patient treatment in clinic. Monique Jones
This award is presented to the student who has shown excellence in both arenas: the classroom and the clinic. This top honor recognizes the student who the faculty feels has shown clinical talent, academic excellence and a comprehensive and professional approach to patient care. Caitlyn Diaz
Nominate a faculty member for the Mary Jane Kellogg Dutton Faculty Mentorship Award
Click Here for the NJDHA Awards page
ADHA National Board Review Board Prep at a good price!
New Jersey Board of Dentistry Approved CE Courses
Administration of Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
April 18th 2023 - June 6th
Courses are held on Tuesdays at 5:30 - 9:30 PM
32 CEU's - Initial Local Anesthesia course
Includes full lectures and clinical sessions (not a refresher course)
Refresher Courses:
Administration of Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
Clinical Refresher Course
May 24th 2023 at 6 - 10 PM
4 CEU's - Refresher course includes clinical hands on session
Administration of Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist
Didactic (Lecture) Refresher
June 1st 2023 at 6 - 10 PM
4 CEU's - Refresher course includes lecture session
Or Contact Middlesex College to Register: (732) 906-2556
See more footage on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1433018230783570
Dental Products Report May 2023, Volume 57, Issue 5, Pages 54-55
For the full May Issue: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/0vv8moc6/dpr/7abf2f6780a9da2c8a51a03f52831d5442f19b01.pdf/DPR0523_Ezine.pdf
Present at the ceremony was NJDHA President Sue Scherer, President Elect Dr. Stacy Onofrietti, Executive Director Dr. Michelle Roman, NJDA President Elect Dr. Renee Arace, members of the Middlesex College Board of Trustees, Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny, Perth Amboy Mayor Caba, and Assemblyman Sterley Stanley who presented a joint resolution in honor of the event from the State Senate and General Assembly, dental hygiene faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
