Amber W. Hunt, BSDH, MS, RDH, is a clinical assistant professor at the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia, where she serves as junior clinic coordinator and director of the Bachelor of Science of Dental Hygiene Post-Licensure Online Program. She teaches dental hygiene theory didactic courses and clinical courses. Additionally, Hunt is a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel.
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