Clinical Professor
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Department of Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
USA
Education
- 1973 A.S. Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (SummaCum Laude)
- 1977 B.S. Northeastern University (Biology, Minor Chemistry) (Cum Laude)
- 1980 D.M.D. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Licensure:
- 1980 Massachusetts (N.E.R.B.), Registration No. 14525
Biography
A first generation Sicilian woman, I was born and brought up in Quincy, Massachusetts. I have one brother, am happily married for twenty-eight years, and am so very proud of my two wonderfully successful adult sons.
Dentistry has been a love of mine and in my blood since I was a young girl when at age fourteen I began to work in the Dental Practice that I owned many years later. I graduated from Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene and Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, and a Chemistry minor; both schools granting me highest of honors. In 1980, I left Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with my D.M.D. and after working a short time as an associate, I became a full partner at Dental Associates of Quincy until the early 1990’s. Due to an almost fatal car accident years earlier, I was forced to give up my clinical dental practice in 1992, as I have paresthesia in both of my hands and arms.
I began my academic career at Tufts in 1996. I work solely in the Pre-clinical arena, teaching in most of the Pre-clinical courses, and directing several of them. I have won many awards and honors for teaching excellence. I am now a full Professor, a faculty mentor, and I am on the Board of Directors of the Tufts Dental Alumni Association. I have positions on most of the Standing Committees in the Dental school. I have just begun to incorporate Learning Calalytics in my Dental Anatomy Course, in fact I am the first faculty member to explore this teaching tool.
I am now actively involved in two research projects that focus on Dental Education and Student Well-being.
Research Interest
- Third Molar Growth
- Dental Student Development
- Dental Student Wellness
Professional Activities:
Academic/Professional Appointments:
- 2010-Present Clinical Professor in Comprehensive Patient Care Simulated Patient Care Division Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- 2006-2009 Associate Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry Simulated Patient Care Division Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- 1999-2006 Assistant Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry Simulated Patient Care Division Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
- 1999 Clinical Associate in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry Simulated Patient Care Division Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
1997-1999 Instructor in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry Simulated Patient Care Division Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Teaching Experience:
- 2005-Present Co-Director Crown and Bridge Associate Course Director of Operative Dentistry
- 2009- Present Course Director Dental Anatomy/Occlusion
- 2002-2009 Co-Director Dental Anatomy/Occlusion
- 1997-Present Faculty in Preclinical Courses: Dental Anatomy/Occlusion, Operative Dentistry, Crown and Bridge, Partial Dentures, Complete Dentures, Implant International Students Instructor for Operative Dentistry and Crown and Bridge Courses 2011-Present Implant Course Coordinator Responsibilities include: grading of all quizzes and projects, recording of grades, the keeping of grades, and the organization of projects Operative Dentistry Associate Course Director
Publications
- 2014 “The Deciduous Dentition Made Easy”…..A study guide for the National Board Part 1
- 2013-Present Identifying Stress Levels in the Dental Student at TUSDM; Survey
- 2013-Present Abstract: How to Become a Top Notch Clinician at TUSDM; Survey
- 2011 “All You Need to Know About Dental Anatomy and Occlusion that You Were Afraid to Ask”….A study guide for the National Board Part 1
- 2008-Present Authored Syllabus and All Handouts for Dental Anatomy and Occlusion Course
- 2006-Present Author of Articles for the ASDA Newsletters