Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH, is an associate clinical professor at the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Dentistry in Columbus. She has been a full-time faculty member since 2006, directing courses in the dental hygiene, dental, and continuing education programs. The focus of her coursework includes clinical dental hygiene, medical emergencies, periodontal instrumentation, and dental materials. In addition, Kissell is a practicing dental hygienist at the OSU Dental Faculty Practice. She serves as a member on national dental hygiene committees, including test construction committees for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Kissell can be reached at kissell.22@osu.edu
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