Contact Information

Contact Us

For all inquires about dental hygiene programs including the Entry-Level Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program (face-to-face), Online Bachelor of  Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Completion in Dental Hygiene and online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene:

Kasey Clark
Program Specialist 2
p: 509.828.1317
e: kclark56@ewu.edu

Advising for Freshman and Sophomores:

Are you a freshman or sophomore? Contact the Center for Academic Advising and Retention (CAAR) at 509.359.2345 or email advising@ewu.edu.

EWU Advising

For Dental Hygiene Department Tours

The Dental Hygiene Department is located on the Spokane campus. To schedule a tour of our clinic and facilities, please call 509.828.1317 at least one week in advance of your planned arrival.

Tours are scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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Faculty & Staff on Spokane Campus

Teaching and Supporting Students in the BSDH Entry-level and MSDH programs
Photo of Lisa Bilich, RDH, BSDH, MEd 

Lisa Bilich, RDH, BSDH, MEd 

Professor, Department Chair
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Lisa Bilich, RDH, BSDH, MEd 
Health Science Building 270B
509.828.1295
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Education, University of Idaho

Teaching at EWU since 2002.

Directs on campus BSDH and online MSDH graduate programs.

Teaches Undergraduate: Periodontology I & II

Teaches Graduate: Thesis

Photo of Cheri Barton, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Cheri Barton, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Lecturer
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Cheri Barton, RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Health Science Building 270N
509.828.1298
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Oregon Health Science University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2014.

Senior Lead

Teaches Undergraduate: Radiology, Clinic III, and Clinic IV

Teaches Graduate: Thesis Second Committee member

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Art DiMarco, DMD

Professor/ RIDE Director/ Clinic Dentist
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Art DiMarco, DMD
Health Science Building 280B
509.828.1290
  • BS Chemistry, Dickinson College
  • DMD, Medical University of South Carolina

Teaching at EWU since 2000.

Teaches Undergraduate: Histology and Embryology, General and Oral Pathology, Pain Management

Teaches Graduate: Thesis

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Sarah Jackson, RDH, BS, MSDH

Professor
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Sarah Jackson, RDH, BS, MSDH
Health Science Building 183
509.828.1299
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University

Teaching at EWU since 2005.

Student Chapter of American Dental Hygienist’s Association Advisor

Teaches Undergraduate: Disease Prevention Strategies, Clinical Education Strategies, Principles of Advocacy and Ethics,  Strategies in Risk and Practice Management, and Perioscopy

Teaches Graduate:  Clinical Teaching Strategies, Health Care Education Theories and Instructional Methods, Seminar on Health Care Policies and Finance, and Thesis

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Merri Jones RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Associate Professor
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Merri Jones RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Health Science Building 290B
509.828.1320
509.828.1283
  • BS Dental Hygiene, University of Washington
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University

Teaching at EWU since 2013.

Community Coordinator

Teaches Undergraduate: Research, Foundations of Physiology, Pathophysiology/Pharmacology, Special Populations, Research, Dental Public Health and Experiences in Dental Public Health

Teaches Graduate: Seminar on Concepts of Public Health and Health Promotion, Research Methodologies and Scholarly Writing, and Thesis

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Windy Rothmund, RDH, BS, MSDH

Lecturer
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Windy Rothmund, RDH, BS, MSDH
Health Science Building 185
509.828.1297
509.828.1283
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2016.

First Year Lead

Teaches Undergraduate: Head and Neck Anatomy, Pre-Clinic,  Clinic I, Clinic II, and Dental Hygiene Capstone

Teaches Graduate: Graduate Seminar in Healthcare Technology

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Lori Speer RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Assistant Professor
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Lori Speer RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Health Science Building 270Q
509.828.1294
509.828.1283
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2008.

Restorative Dentistry Lead

Teaches Undergraduate: Restorative Dentistry I, II, & III, and Dental Anatomy

Teaches Graduate: Thesis

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Ann O'Kelley Wetmore, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Professor
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Ann O'Kelley Wetmore, RDH, BSDH, MSDH
Health Science Building 290C
509.828.1321
509.828.1283
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University

Teaching at EWU since 2009.

Department Chair 2015-2019

Directs online BSDH degree completion and BSHS programs.

Teaches Undergraduate: Leadership & Professional Development

Teaches Graduate: Healthcare Leadership, Principles of Dental Hygiene Course and Curriculum Design, Seminar on Administration, Management, and Organization, Components of Program Development, Practicum, and Introduction to Thesis, and Thesis

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Emilie Crawford, MPA

Operations Manager
Dental Hygiene
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Health Science Building 161
509.828.1289
  • BA Interdisciplinary Studies, Eastern Washington University
  • MPA/ Health Services Administration,  Eastern Washington University

Working at EWU since 2007.

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Kasey Clark

Program Specialist 2
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Kasey Clark
Health Science Building 290D
509.828.1317
  • BA History, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Adult Education (c) Kansas State University

Working at EWU since 2017.

Michele Heidel, CDA

Patient Services Representative/ Dental Assistant
Dental Hygiene
Health Science Building 187
509.828.1296

Working at EWU since 2006.

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Jennifer Hinkle, CDA

Clinic Supervisor
Dental Hygiene
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Health Science Building 181
509.828.1292
  • BA in Organizational Management from Whitworth University

Working at EWU since 2016.

Claudia McCoy

Patient Services Representative
Dental Hygiene
Health Science Building 160
509.828.1287

Working at EWU since 2004.

Clinical Dental Hygiene Faculty

2018-2019 Academic Year

Registered Dental Hygienists

  • Heather Anderson
  • Stephanie Anderson
  • Kelly Banas
  • Holly Brawner
  • Sunny Collins
  • Carrie Crosby
  • Lindsay Doerschuk
  • Jennifer Evans
  • Sydney Gavin
  • Dana Grasse
  • Taylor Hartanov
  • Kristen Lauerman
  • Megan Lea
  • Karla Managhan
  • Parrish Maple
  • Shelby Marvel
  • Emily Penberthy
  • Jeana Nichols
  • Amber O’Doherty
  • Holly Porter
  • Sam Powell
  • Kym Powers
  • Olivia Regalado
  • Maryssa Richardson
  • Jackie Rotchford
  • Linette Rouse-Dressel
  • Kendra Russell
  • Kimber Satter
  • Christie Schmidt
  • Kathy Trudeau
  • Morgan Umlauf
  • Carrie Whitfield

Clinical Dental Faculty

2018-2019 Academic Year

Supervising Dentists

  • Norm Carlson
  • Cliff Cullings
  • Robert DesRoches
  • Marc Henning
  • Charles Regalado
  • John Van Gemert
  • Kendall VanHorne
  • Shancie Wagner
  • Robert Wilder
  • Cheon Joo Yoon

Online Faculty

Teaching in the BSDH and BSHS Online Programs
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Susan Franck, BSDH, MSDH

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene/ Health Science
Photo of Susan Franck, BSDH, MSDH
  • BS Dental Hygiene, University of Washington
  • MS Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2012.

Teaches: Foundations of Clinical Education and Education/Health Promotion Practicum

 

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Andrew Giarelli, PhD

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene/ Health Science
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  • PhD English, State University of New York at Buffalo.
  • BA English, Yale University

Teaching at EWU since 2016.

Teaches: Mythology, Folklore, and Health

 

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Katherine Glueckert, BSDH MSDH

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene/ Health Science
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  • BS Dental Hygiene, University of Wyoming
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2016.

Teaches: Career Strategies

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Deborah Johnson, RDH-EPP, MSDH

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene/ Health Science
Photo of Deborah Johnson, RDH-EPP, MSDH
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Oregon Health Sciences University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University

Teaching at EWU since 2016.

Teaches: Principles of Research and Scientific Writing and Applied Statistics and Evidence-based Decision Making for the Health Sciences

 

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Cristina Lu, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Cristina Lu, RDH, BSDH, MSDH
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2018.

Teaches: Capstone

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Valerie Phillips, BSDH, MSDH

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene/ Health Science
Photo of Valerie Phillips, BSDH, MSDH
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Oregon Institute of Technology
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2012.

Teaches: Relationships, Ethics and Communication in Healthcare, Contemporary Issues in Dental Hygiene, and Oral Health Promotion

Photo of Jessica Scruggs, CDA, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Jessica Scruggs, CDA, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Adjunct Faculty
Dental Hygiene
Photo of Jessica Scruggs, CDA, RDH, BSDH, MSDH
  • BS Dental Hygiene, Pacific University
  • MS Dental Hygiene, Eastern Washington University

Teaching at EWU since 2012.

Teaches: Principles of Dental Public Health, and Leadership and Professional Development