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Denise M. Claiborne, PhD, RDH

Denise M. Claiborne, RDH, PhD, is an associate professor and graduate program director at the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk, Virginia. Her research interests include pediatric oral health, maternal and child oral health, and health policies. Claiborne is also a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Peer Review Panel. She can be reached at dclaibor@odu.edu.

Latest CE Courses

Preventing Early Childhood Caries

Sep 15, 2023

Discover the multifaceted landscape of childhood dental caries, its causes, risk factors, and the crucial role of interprofessional collaboration in preventing and managing this prevalent condition among young children.

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Using Silver Diamine Fluoride To Improve the Oral Health of Older Adults

Apr 16, 2021

Adult populations at increased caries risk can greatly benefit from SDF application.

Pediatrics

Supporting Oral Health Among Breastfed Infants

Feb 26, 2021

Exclusively breastfed babies may be at increased risk for vitamin D deficiency, which can affect enamel development and caries risk.

COVID-19

Use of Negative Pressure Isolation in the Provision of Dental Care

Apr 13, 2020

Sean Banaee, PhD, CIH, CSP—assistant professor and director of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Old Dominion University (ODU); Denise M. Claiborne, RDH, PhD—assistant professor and graduate program director,…

COVID-19

How to Stay Safe When You Return to Practice

Apr 2, 2020

Denise M. Claiborne, RDH, PhD—assistant professor and graduate program director, Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene; Old Dominion University (ODU)—and Muge Akpinar-Elci, MD, MPH—professor and chair, School of Community &…

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