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Dental Hygiene Faculty
Our experienced and dedicated faculty give students the knowledge and hands-on learning experience essential to prepare them for positions in the growing health care field. We teach, research, mentor and inspire the health care professionals of tomorrow, helping them reach their career goals and fulfill their dreams.
Danna P. Cotner, Clinical Associate Professor
Dental Hygiene
Danna P. Cotner, DDS, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale.
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Shelly File, Senior Lecturer
Dental Hygiene
At SIU Since 2007
Education:
- Masters in Health Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2020
- BSDH in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2007
- AAS in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 1998
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Katlynn Hutchcraft, Assistant Lecturer
Dental Hygiene
My degrees are a BS in Dental Hygiene in 2016, and an MPH in Community Health Education in 2018. I have been a Saluki for almost a decade and teaching since 2018.
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Renee Lipe, Assistant Instructor
Dental Hygiene
SIUC dental hygiene has been, and continues to be, a very important part of my life. I graduated in 2003 with my BS in Dental Hygiene (Spring 2021 I will graduate with my Master's in Workforce Education) and immediately was employed in the workforce due to my degree and reputation of being a graduate from the Dental Hygiene SIUC program.
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Office: ASA 118 B
Phone: 618-453-7357
Fax: 618-453-7020
renee.lipe@siu.edu
Stacey McKinney, Assistant Professor and Program Director
Dental Hygiene
At SIU Since 2013
Education:
- Masters of Science, Workforce Education and Development; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. 2016
- Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. 2010
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Office: ASA 133
Phone: 618-453-2821
smckinney8@siu.edu
Teri McSherry, Senior Lecturer
Dental Hygiene
At SIU Since 2005
Education:
- A.S. Biology
- A.S. Dental Hygiene
- B.S. Workforce Education
- M.S.W. (Social Work-Mental Health Counseling)
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Office: ASA 118 B
Phone: 618-453-7241
Fax: 618-453-7020
tmac@siu.edu
Jennifer Meyer, Clinical Instructor
Dental Hygiene
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1999
- Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1998
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Natalie Richardson, Assistant Instructor
Dental Hygiene
At SIU Since 2012
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2007
- Associate of Arts, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL, 2003
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Office: ASA 119
Phone: 618-453-8811
Fax: 618-453-7020
nrichardson@siu.edu
Rosie Schuster, Assistant Instructor
Dental Hygiene
Education:
- 2011, Kaplan University, Chicago-BS in Health Science Administration
- 2008, Graduate of Dental Hygiene Program, AAS in Applied Science, licensed in IL. and Mo. -Lewis and Clark Community College
- 2009, AS, General Science-Lewis and Clark Comm. College
- 1986, Graduate of Certificate of Proficiency Dental Assisting Program- Lewis and Clark Community College
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Office: ASA 119
Phone: 618-453-7213
Fax: 618-453-7020
rositta.schuster@siu.edu
Jennifer Sherry, Associate Professor
Dental Hygiene
Education:
- Master of Science in Education, Health Education; Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL; May 2004
- Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 1989
- Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 1988
- Associate in Applied Sciences; John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; May 1986
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Office: ASA 121
Phone: 618-453-8891
Fax: 618-453-7020
clnteth@siu.edu
Amy Wyatt, Clinical Assistant Professor
Dental Hygiene
At SIU Since 2008
Education:
- DMD, Southern Illinois University, Alton, IL. 2006
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO. 2002
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