Faculty

Atkinson, Kathleen, M.A., RDH  Assistant Professor (1994).  B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1987; M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1992.

Beetstra, Stephen M., D.D.S., M.H.S.A.  Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, ACH (2013). B.S., Baylor University, 1986; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry, 1990; M.H.S.A., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2011.

Bollen, Lindy, D.D.S. Adjunct Instructor (2019). B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1978; D.D.S., Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, 1983.

Bryant, Sara, B.S., RDH Adjunct Instructor (2019). B.S., University of Arkansas, 2015; B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2018.

Driver, Patrick E., D.D.S.  Assistant Professor (2018).  B.S., Drury University, 2006; D.D.S., University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry; 2010; Certificate, Portsmouth, VA U.S. Naval Hospital, General Practice Residency, 2011.

Fitzhugh, Bridget, B.S., RDH Adjunct Instructor (2019). B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2017.

Goral, Virginia M., Ph.D., RDH  Emerita Professor (1993). B.S., Marquette University, 1972; M.Ed., Marquette University, 1976; Ph.D., Marquette University, 1980.

Heisel, Cimone, D.D.S. Adjunct Instructor (2019). B.S.I.E., University of Arkansas, 2003.

Howe, Laurence J., D.D.S. Adjunct Instructor, UAMS Center for Dental Education. B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1977; D.D.S., University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences College of Dentistry, 1985.

Jones, Jennifer L., B.S., RDH  Adjunct Instructor (2016).  B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2007.

Long, Susan, Ed.D., RDH  Professor (1992). B.A., The Ohio State University, 1986; M.S., University of North Florida, 1991; Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1997.

McMillan, Ashley, D.D.S, B.S.  Adjunct Assistant Professor (2016). B.S., University of Arkansas, 2009; D.D.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2014; University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences GPR, 2016.

Nelms, Tip C., D.D.S.  Emeritus Professor (1967). D.D.S., University of Tennessee at Memphis, 1954; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1969.

Ruppert, Robin C., B.S., RDH  Adjunct Instructor (2016). B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2014.

Stane, Jennifer, M.P.H., RDH Instructor (2016). B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2013; M.P.H., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2019.

Truax, Kurt, D.D.S.  Emeritus Associate Professor (1982).  B.A., University of Iowa, 1962; D.D.S., University of Iowa, 1965; M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1986.

Tucker, Claire, Ed.D., RDH  Chair, Program Director (2018) and Assistant Professor (2014).  B.S., University of Arkansas, 2005; B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2007;  M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2013; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 2018.

Turley, Shannon, M.Ed., RDH Instructor (2015). B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2001; M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2018.

Turpin, Thomas L., D.D.S.  Adjunct Assistant Professor, CAVHS (2000).  B.S., Memphis State University, 1980; D.D.S., University of Tennessee, 1986.

Warren, Catherine G., M.Ed., RDH  Associate Professor (1972). B.S., University of Arkansas, 1967; M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1981; Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2005.

Wheeler, Marcia, D.D.S.  Assistant Professor (2014).  B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1979; D.D.S., University of Oklahoma, 1984.

Zoeller, Mark, D.D.S.  Associate Professor (1995). B.S., Southwest Texas State University, 1977; D.D.S., University of Tennessee, 1983.