Presenter Information: Doreen Smeltzer

Presenter Bio

Doreen Smeltzer, RDH, MA. Ed.is a Clinical Educator for DENTSPLY Professional covering the Midwest Region of the U.S. She is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School Of Dental Medicine in Oral Hygiene, holds a bachelor’s degree from Edinboro University in education and a master’s degree from National Louis University in adult education. She also serves as an active Dental Hygiene Consulting Examiner for the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners. She has developed and presented educational programs to dental and dental hygiene students, professional associations, dental societies and study clubs both nationally and internationally.

Commercial Disclosure

This free Viva presentation is made possible through the continued support of Dentsply UK. Doreen Smeltzer is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Viva Learning, Viva Learning. Doreen Smeltzer 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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