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The Correlation Of Childhood Obesity And Dental Caries In South Central Kentucky, Christina Guthrie
The Correlation Of Childhood Obesity And Dental Caries In South Central Kentucky, Christina Guthrie
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Does obesity have an effect on dental caries in South Central Kentucky Previous research has presented information stating a high prevalence of tooth decay found within the state of Kentucky. In addition, studies have indicated an elevated rate of childhood obesity found within the region. As a future dental hygienist in Kentucky, it is important to understand if a correlation exists between tooth decay and childhood obesity to better educate both patients and caregivers. The investigation will utilize a sample of patient records through a retrospective collection process. A correlation of dental caries and childhood obesity is expected to be …
Subgingival Air Polishing In Dentistry, Chelsea T-P. Howell
Subgingival Air Polishing In Dentistry, Chelsea T-P. Howell
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Modern statistics have shown that periodontal disease is highly prevalent in today’s society. Periodontal disease has detrimental effects to the oral cavity, including: bone less, recession, and tooth mobility. A strong correlation has been linked to the use of the subgingival air polisher on patients with active periodontal disease and the regression of the disease after being treated with the device. This is being compared to traditional hand-scaling beneath the gingiva margin which is less efficient in removing biofilm subgingivally. Recent studies (Petersilka et al.) are confirming this to be true by treating patients with both hand-scaling and the subgingival …
The Importance Of Educating Dental And Dental Hygiene Students On The Correlation Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Dental Caries, Sara Brown
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Recent studies from the U.S. National Library of Medicine have shown that vitamin D deficiency is rapidly increasing among the adult population. Vitamin D deficiency has many effects on the body, such as bone pain and muscle weakness. A strong correlation has been noticed in humans with vitamin D deficiency and decreased exposure to natural sunlight, which is vital to absorb the vitamin D they have ingested. Those suffering from milk allergies or are following a strict vegan diet may also have some implication of a vitamin D deficiency. Recent studies (Hujoel, 2012) have also shown that there is a …
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2015, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2015, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2015 dental hygiene class: Cristina Comandasu, SADHA representative; Kayla Bushor, historian; Kristen Ray, secretary; Ann Marie Adcock, vice president; Kyndall Hudson, president; Claire Warren, treasurer; Courtney Shearon, historian; Sara Brown, class representative; Lienne Shing, SADHA representative; Madison Hayden, class representative; Chelsea Howell, class representative; Erika Burke, Paige Culbreth, Hayley Daugherty, Megan Garrison, Christina Guthrie, Tori Harper, Allison McCutchen, Hayley Middleton, Kaitlyn Murtagh, Laruen Owen, Natalie Reece, Lauren Saunders, Victoria Smith, Summer Stringer, Samantha Ulrich and Rebecca Ziolkowski.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2014, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2014, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2014 dental hygiene class: Whitney Frey, SADHA representative, Amy Broadrick, historian; Julie Howard, secretary; Holly Bond, president; Maggie Day vice president; Kristin Mudd, treasurer; Brooke McNeal, historian; Samantha Miller, SADHA representative; Holly Doss, class representative; Caitlin Stephens class representative; Carrie Arnold, Tiffani Bennett, Morgan Browning, Angelia Calvo, Whiteny Elmore, Adela Granulo, Tina Keown, Sarah McDermott, Allison Miller, Jenna Partin, Paige Phillips, Lindsey Saling, Carolyn Smith, Tracy Smith, Jennifer St. John and Bridget Whitsitt.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2013, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2013, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2013 dental hygiene class: Courtney Bell, SADHA representative; Kayla Ferrell, historian; Brooke Yokley, secretary; Ashton Pyles, president; Autumn Markwell, vice president; Ashley Burden, treasurer; Emily White, historian; Shanna Moore, SADHA representative; Sara Jeffers, class representative; Brooklynn Smith, class representative; Loren Bevier, Lara Boothe, Catilin Bowen, Railey Cardwell, Hillary Curd, Kayci Freeman, Kenzie Gaines, Christine Guire, Kellie Hawkins, Brittany Hendricks, Jade Johnson, Miranda Kingsbury, Ali Omer, Allison Riedling, Tara Sherfey, Emiley Smiley, Amanda Williams and Mindy Woosley.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2012, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2012, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2012 dental hygiene class: Nikki Kennedy, class representative; Ashley O'Bannon, historian, Kelsey Morrison, secretary; Courtney Jamison, vice president; Alyssa Nantz, president; Sarah Lynch, treasurer; Hannah Murrey, historian; Alicia Azimipour, SADHA representative; Christie Woods, class representative; Lyndi Adler, Kelly Daughters, Casey Frost, Kayla Ginn, Deanna Gipson, Azra Hajrick, Kayla Jenkins, Samantha Johnson, Chad Jones, Brittney Kennedy, Kristen McCubbins, Jessica Mounce, Mikell Nelson, Morgan Poore, Whitney Rion, Devon Russell, Heather Sprouse and Traci Walker.
Ua1c11/47 Wku Dental Hygiene Photo Collection, Wku Archives
Ua1c11/47 Wku Dental Hygiene Photo Collection, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Photographs of WKU dental hygiene graduates removed from Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association scrapbooks as well as class composites.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2011, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2011, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2011 dental hygiene class: Eiman Al Eissa, historian; Johanna Higdon, vice president; Mandy Lowry, president; Kristina Marshall, treasurer; Leslie West, historian; Audrey Bateman, SDHA representative; Samantha Sarisky, secretary; Elizabeth Brussell, SDHA representative; Stacy Allen, Tabitha Allen, Alyssa Bishop, Kenya Brown, Kristi Bunting, Svetlana Deffin, Sarah Dudak, Jessica Durrant, Megan Elsenboss, Elizabeth Henry, Nicole Hopper, Heather Hunt, Angela Jaworsky, Catherine Morgan, Laura Newton, Thao Nguyen, Julie Swearingen, Brittany Wade, Kate Wakeling, Brittany Warner and Amanda White.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2010, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2010, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2010 dental hygiene class: Jennifer Born, historian; Erica Clark, vide president; Derek Sanders, president; Erin Bertone, treasurer; Lindsay Stagner, historian; Ashlee Marshall, SADHA representative; Leah Flanders, class representative; Brittany Grimes, secretary; Nichole Cooke, class representative; Emily Murrell, SADHA representative; Michelle Birchfield, , Ashlee Boyd, Sasha Buck, Aubrey Cannon, Millicent Heil, Lynsey Huguenot, Brandon Hurt, Sarah Keftner, Erika LaFollette, Stacey Marshall, Chelsea Meyer, Laura Payne, Alicia Russell, Courtney Smith, Melissa Stauble, Lauren Stone and Heather Woolwine.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2009, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2009, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2009 dental hygiene class: Erin Johnson, historian; Janet Hughes, secretary; Ellen Kington, vice president; Danielle Cook, president; Kelsea Carney, treasurer; Abigail Hensley historian; Lauren Stephens SADHA representative; Kristin James, class representative; Katie Davidson, class representative; Kimberly Barnes, Heather Brunner, Callie Cline, Holly Dorsey, Kasey England, Amanda Gaddes, Allison Genton, Rebecca Hobbs, Leslie Locke, Lisa Maynard, Ann Marie Nejedly, Jenny Perry, Nikita Powell, Sarah Ramsey and Mandy Stinson.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2008, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2008, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2008 dental hygiene class: Michele Bacalan, historian; Kelli Morris, treasurer; Mollie Clark, vice president; Ahsley Hendrix, president; Andrea Wilder, secretary; Casey Bostick, SADHA representative; Ashli Slover, SADHA representative; Brandi Brainard, historian; Liz Gilliam, class representative; Mallory Pace, class representative; Catherine Black, Tina Foley, Page Hamilton, Kelly Huggins, Rachel Kaelin, Cheri Kimble, Megan Morgan, Bethany Oldham, Beth Phillips, Lauren Phillips, Emily Salyer, Kellye Tenpenny, Chelsea West and Courtney White.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2007, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2007, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2007 dental hygiene class: Lindsey Engler, historian; Kandess Thomas, secretary; Michelle Minton, vice president; Toynika Bailey, president; Vickie Froedge, treasurer; Kara Ford, SADA representative; Ashley Reed, historian; Alison Steele, class representative; Katie Crandall, class representative; Ricki Jo Fonfara, class representative; Kirby Mercer, Kasey Gabhart, Joie Gosser, Kristin Davis, Margaret Howard, Leslie Seals, Brittany Tackett, Amanda Roach, Marcie Carr, Angeline Ferris, Casie Nguyen, Lindsey King, Katharine Miles and Brooke Cox.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2006, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2006, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2006 dental hygiene class: Elizabeth Allen, representative; Leslie Calvert, treasurer; Carolyn Boll, vice president; Ashlee York, president; Maegan Summers, secretary; Sharna Lee, SADHA representative; Riley Dever, representative; Andrea Wilkins, historian; Lindey Morris, historian; Crystal Logan, Emily Lang, Rebecca Wells, Tasha Higdon, Cassidy Williamson, Ashley Rogers, Trish Woodrum, Heather Francis, Trisha Gothrup and Cindy Sanders.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2005, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2005, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2005 dental hygiene class: Crystal Green, historian; Alex Aikman, historian; Amy Murray, treasurer; Bethany Dowdy, president; Alissa Frost, vice president; Cara Goforth, secretary; Carly Hubbard, SADHA representative; Jenny Caldwell, class representative; Emilee Payne, class representative; Linlee Allen, Catherine Bowles, Wendy Bruton, Shena Decker, Kendra Gentry, Brooke Holmes, Laura Latourette, Andrea Lindsey, Danielle Meredith, Terri Pickerell, Alexis Rieck, Sara Skelton, Jessica Spears and Emily Wood.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2004, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2004, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2004 dental hygiene class: Heather Stone, fundraising chairman; Leslie Johnson, treasurer, Sarah Canty, secretary; Miki Hopkins, president; Stephanie Riehn, vice president; Penny Small, class representative; Lori Doss, class representative; Tyra Lindsey, historian, Erin Taylor, SADHA representative, Joanna Davis, SADHA representative, Stacey Chappius, historian; Cassie Alfrejd, Jamie Brawner, Lindsay Christy, Karen Dodson, Kristie Duncan, Jamie Green, Karrie McGrath, Jennifer Pace, Amy Pardue, Melanie Gutierrez, Cyndi Walker and Desirae Wilson.
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Student Organizations
Scrapbook documenting Class of 2002 Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2002, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2002, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2002 dental hygiene class: Dvonne Yates, Amy Haynes, Jessica Kennedy, Laura Page, Leigh Sartin, Jennifer Lockhart, Jennifer Kessler, Candace Yates, Jennifer Gentry, Natalie Tucker, Amanda Holley, Julee Wimpee, Tiffanee Srygler, Michelle Jones, Heather Bolin, Cyndi Anderson, Jennifer Alley, Shannon Brewer, Kathy Guffey, Jackie Hankins, Amanda Jones and Katie Cassetty.
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Student Organizations
Scrapbook probably documenting Class of 2001 Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2001, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2001, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2001 dental hygiene class: Amy Wilson, Tia Spidel, Dianne Embry, Emily Stephens, Emily Casteel, Dustin Harper, Jenna Bearden, Christie Coomes, Jennifer Leech, Rebecca Lorenz, Daniel Simon, Stephanie Thomas, Melody White, Sally Whittaker, Brook Wigginton, Megan Moore, Jennifer Roach, Susan Cunningham, Riki Holzwarth, Virginia Samson, Melissa Pirtle, Alison Reichel, Beth Nickens, Mary Simon and Emily Stephens.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2000, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 2000, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 2000 dental hygiene class: Emily Cook, Holly Cothron, Rhonda Craven, Belinda Curtis, Laura Hill, Amy Hiser, Charlene Pierce, Julie Ploetz, Anne Brady, Julie Lane, Hanna Winegar, Laura Greenwell, Tracey Surina, Nicole Franklin, Shannon Johnson, Hannah Dugger, DeVanna Garland, Tonya Joiner, Amy McCarty, Tracey Vanhook and Carmi Thompson.
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Ua60/5/1 Scrapbook, Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association
Student Organizations
Scrapbook documenting 1998 of the Junior American Dental Hygienist's Association at WKU. People included in the scrapbook are: Robyn Alsup, Ellen Bailey, Courtney Buchanan, Leslie Carter, Matthew Clemons, Julie Forgie, Yvette Glazer, Wendy Grant, Melissa Haynes, Jennifer Lewis, Robyn Ledbetter, Gina Lehman, Karen Maddox, Lana McDonald, Kristi Myers, Janet Offutt, Mary Payne, Kimberly Peacher, Vanessa Petty, Rhonda Raymer, Victoria Riley, Jaime Sandidge, Amy Shartzer and Anita White.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1998, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1998, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1998 dental hygiene class: Courtney Buchanon, Karen Maddox, Ellen Bailey, Lana McDonald, Robyn Ledbetter, Victoria Riley, Wendy Grant, Robyn Alsup, Jennifer Lewis, Yvette Glazer, Anita White, Kim Peacher, Matthew Clemons, Kimberly Payne, Allison Carter, Melissa Haynes, Julie Forgie, Rhonda Raymer, Janet Offutt, Vanessa Petty, Kristi Myers-Elwood, Jamie Sandidge-Metheny, Amy Shartzer and Gina Lehman.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1997, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1997, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1997 dental hygiene class: Stacy Lumsford, Kathy Cox, Paula Carrignton, Leigh Mattingly, Mandy Hobbs-Thomasson, Beth Casey, Emily DeLange, Melanie Alford, Sheridan Herron, Penny Reece, Natalie Thomson, Ricky Moreland, Tricia Presson, Amy Coomer, Michelle Cornwell, Jacqui Durbin, Janet Everett, Melissa Keith, Sharlee McDaniel, Robyn Hood, Nicole Mills and Gina Miller.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1996, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1996, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1996 dental hygiene class: Michelle Johnstone, Kimberly Craig, Sharon Keen, Jennifer Clardy, Danielle Hughes, Kerry Stockman, Kenya Holland, Elsie Cambron, Kendra Thrasher, Jamie Lyle, William Kail, Amanda Freeman, Angela Hatcher, Susan George, Bambi Hall, Mellissa Brown, Kimberly Jarboe, Deborah Gilbert, Janet Herbek, Tiffany Ramaswamy, Carla Gantz, Holly Zinsmeister, Kasey Goodman and Michelle Powers.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1995, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1995, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1995 dental hygiene class: Leslie Abel, Airin Augsburg, Mari Byers, Laura Espy, Melinda Hamilton, Kristi Sanders, Judith Spidel, Lisa Logsdon, Jodi McCluskey, Angie Strode, Alice Mitchell, Gayle Mullins, Sonya Prater, Kimberly Tennison, Amy Thompson, Christy Vernon, Mary Walden, Carrie Reels, Marcia Ford, Angela Chase, Valerie Burrer, Angela Brown, Laura Blanton and Rachel Aulridge.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1993, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1993, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1993 dental hygiene class: Tina Sanford, Jennifer Peck, Lisa Hawthorne, Wendl Brooks, Stacey Carter, Sherrie Smith, Melinda Simmons, Shana Snodgrass, Janet Redmond, Ashley Marcin, Wanda Jones, Theresa Glenn, Stacy Escue, Lea Brown, Melba Harris and Rhonda Casteel.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1992, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1992, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1992 dental hygiene class: Mary Riley, Tracy Ross, Rebecca Loge, Tracy O'Steen, Angela Compton, Aimee Ingram, Dana Lokey, Lang Taing, Melissa Taylor, Amy Watkins, Carey Woosnam, Jacqueline Parker, Angela Reece, Stefanie Howell, Susan Stephenson, Sandy Meador and Kelly Boyd.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1990, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Class Of 1990, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1990 dental hygiene class: Christine Durbin, Ashlie Johnson, Denise Logan, Karen Powell, Lisa Eubanks, Danette Gawarecki, Michelle Simpson, Beth Decker, Tammy Cundiff, Jennifer Neireiter, Jennifer Brown, Melissa Ferren, Elecia Gillespie, Vicki Lynch, Donna Brasher, Candice Hander, Kimberleigh Kuil, Anissa Carnal and Tracy Russell.
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Clss Of 1989, Wku Dental Hygiene
Ua60/5 Wku Dental Hygiene Clss Of 1989, Wku Dental Hygiene
WKU Archives Records
Members of the 1989 dental hygiene class: Ramona Sweeney, Lynn Stewart, Amy Harris, Susan Gregory, Rhonda Williams, Stephanie Calihan, June Harbison, Rhonda Sidebottom, Lesa Carlin, Jenny Bucklin, Jennifer Cundiff, Kimberly Taylor, Marie Burnett and Gena Webb.