Current Positions

Associate Professor, School of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba

Education

2021 MS (Oral Biology), University of Manitoba
2004 DipDH (Dental Hygiene), University of Manitoba
2002 BSc Honors (Microbiology Zoology), University of Manitoba

Research Focus

My research focuses on children’s oral health in Indigenous communities, including the impact of oral health programs and the role of the oral microbiome. I also explore ways to advance dental hygiene education through culturally responsive teaching, wellness initiatives, and inclusive curriculum design.

Research Interests

• Children’s oral health in Indigenous communities
• Oral microbiome and mycobiome
• Teaching and learning strategies in dental hygiene education
• Wellness in health professions education
• Educational technologies and AI in teaching
• Interprofessional collaboration to support access to health care