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Kaitlyn Heath, IPDH, MSDH

Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Dental Hygiene
Westbrook College of Health Professions

Location

Hersey Hall 321
Portland Campus for the Health Sciences

Assistant Clinical Faculty and Senior Clinic Director in the Department of Dental Hygiene at the Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ since 2024. An innovative and collaborative educator committed to advancing student-centered education and connecting didactic learning with clinical practice.  Her professional experience includes independent clinical dental hygiene practice as well as clinical and didactic education within the discipline of dental hygiene and integrated health sciences.  Her work emphasizes evidence-based practice and preparing future dental hygienists to provide thoughtful patient-centered care within collaborative healthcare environments.

Credentials

Education

Master of Science in Dental Hygiene
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene
2023
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Âé¶¹Ö±²¥, Westbrook College of Health Professions
2020
Associate Degree in Liberal Studies
Southern Maine Community College
2017

Expertise

  • Community health
  • Dental health
  • Patient centered care

Board Certifications and Licenses

Independent Dental Hygienist
Local Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide Authorities