Hygienetown Online Advisory Board
We are proud to announce creation of the Hygienetown Online Advisory Board. Each
advisory board member brings something unique to the group. All are active Townies
who support the participatory concept of our unique online community. We will rely on
them for advise and support as Hygienetown continues to grow, providing education,
support and advice for clinicians around the world.
Diane Brucato-Thomas, RDH, EF, BS, FAADH
dmbt@hawaiiantel.net
“Diane Brucato-Thomas”
Diane lives in Hawaii, is the founder of the Hawaii Institute for Wellness in Dentistry and clinically
specializes in periodontal endoscopy. She has served as a corporate consultant, dental hygiene
instructor, published author, WREB Examiner, Recorder for Hawaii Board of Dental Examiners and
is currently the Immediate Past President of HDHA.
Cynthia A. Chillock, RDH, EF, AP
cynthianne@comcast.net
“cynthianne”
Cindy graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and after a perio-focused clinical career in Tucson, she is now a clinical instructor at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Arizona. She is the CEO of the Perio-Data charting form company and also the creator and lead singer for the Salivary Singers.
Linda Douglas, RDH
lindadouglas@sympatico.ca
“LMD”
Linda graduated from the Royal Dental Hospital of Dental Hygiene in London, England, and currently lives in Toronto with her husband and daughter. She is a regular contributor to the message boards and has authored an online CE course on xerostomia management and published an article on xerostomia in a British Dental Journal publication.
Erika Feltham, RDH
erikafeltham@mac.com
“rdh1982”
Erika graduated from Pasadena College and lives in Southern California with her husband. Besides working in a general dental practice, Erika is the dental hygiene spokesperson on the oral health dangers of sour acid candy and is gathering research data about the consumption and oral health effects of sour acid candy.
Julia Gonzales, RDH
jgonzalesrdh@gmail.com
“JGonzalesRDH”
Julia graduated from the Oregon Health Sciences University and lives in Hood River, Oregon, with her husband and two children. She currently works in general dental practice and is actively involved in several community service projects including water fluoridation in Oregon, providing dental care in Guatemala and the local Give Kids a Smile campaign.
Anita McMillen, RDH
needardh@hotmail.com
“needardh”
Anita graduated from the New Hampshire Technical Institute, Dental Hygiene Program and now works as a periodontal therapist in Concord, New Hampshire. Her greatest passions are strong family bonds and providing the best possible care for her patients. Hygienetown online participation has provided Anita with a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Suzanne Newkirk, RDH
rnrwkirk@comcast.net
“Suzanna-Suzanna”
Suzanne graduated from the University of Alaska in Anchorage and now lives in Washington State with her husband. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association and ADHA. She recently purchased a Perioscope and provides periodontal endoscopy for patients of several periodontists.
Judy Carroll, RDH
vision@periopeak.com
“periopeak”
Judy lives in Washington State and is the founder and director of PerioPeak Innovations, a practice devoted to providing Regenerative Periodontal Endoscopy (RPE). Her professional memberships include the Washington State Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the ADHA. She has earned several post-graduate certifications in lasers, neuromuscular dentistry, and digital dentistry.
Sarah Cottingham, RDH, BS
cottingham@cox.net
“scottingham”
Sarah graduated from Northern Arizona University and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and two sons. In addition to clinical practice using lasers and periodontal endoscopy, she is a practice management coach and the director of Hygiene Leadership for BCS Management, facilitating other hygienists to become leaders in clinical practice.
Timothy Ives, RDH
timothy.ives@mac.com
“timothyives”
Tim is a UK dental hygienist who worked in the Royal Air Force, in Hong Kong, Cyprus, New Zealand, Germany and Holland. He is the first RDH in the UK to qualify as a practice appraiser. Besides clinical practice in Rutland, UK, Tim is a writer, mentor, speaker and consultant.
Albert Frydman, DDS, MS
info@periosupport.ca
“periosupport”
Dr. Frydman received his dental degree from McGill University and his certificate in Periodontics from the University of Minnesota, as well as an MS in Anatomy. He lectures locally and internationally on periodontics and implant dentistry and has published numerous articles. His periodontal and implant practice is in Calgary, Canada.
Suzanne Mann, RDH
Shazammer5@aol.com
“shazammer1”
Suzanne graduated from Marquette University and holds the record for having worked in more than 60 dental practices over her four-decade career. She believes in a life-long apprenticeship in the art and science of dental hygiene. She lives with her husband in Wisconsin and spends winters in Colorado.
Lois Mueller, RDH, EF, OM
Loisjbm@gmail.com
“BrainPower”
Lois graduated from Southern Illinois University Dental Hygiene Program and now lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and daughter. In addition to dental hygiene, Lois is a Brain Gym instructor, consultant, oral myologist and a wellness coach.
Angel Packard, RDH, BS
onnyx325@comcast.net
“Jersey Devil”
Angel graduated from Temple University, and then West Chester University with a BS degree. She has combined public health and general practice, with a passion for teaching. Her mother’s experience with periodontal disease inspired Angel to help people see how good oral health is important for good general health.
Jeanne Marie Sheridan, RDH
cneman@verizon.net
“Luv2laugh”
Jeanne Marie graduated from Monroe Community College and now lives in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, with her husband and daughter. She currently works in a general dental practice and enjoys helping people overcome challenges to achieve and maintain their health. Her favorite CE courses focus on oral cancer, pathology and pharmacology. |