Presenter Information: Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH

Presenter Bio

Michelle claims she has had the best of all worlds of dental hygiene. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, with a BS in Dental Hygiene and the University of Missouri, Kansas City, with a MS in Dental Hygiene Education, Michelle’s career has included private practice, public health, corporate, continuing education, consulting and dental hygiene education. Michelle is an Associate Professor at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, where she teaches nutrition and pharmacology to entry level students. She is also the Director of the Online BSDH Degree Completion Program, where she teaches research, education, and cariology courses. Michelle has had additional training in motivational interviewing. Always up for a new challenge, Michelle is enrolled in a doctorate program in Health Science.

Commercial Disclosure

This free Viva presentation is made possible through the continued support of 3M Dental. Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Viva Learning, 3M Dental. Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, MSDH may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Viva Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.

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