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Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS 0 posts 0 comments

Stacy Matsuda, RDH, BS, MS, is a clinical instructor at Oregon Health & Science University School of
Dentistry in Portland and has been in periodontal practice for more than 35 years. She directs the Pacific NW
Institute, working with faculty and clinicians to advance the standard of care in nonsurgical therapy through courses
and faculty development. Matsuda is a recipient of the Hu-Friedy/American Dental Hygienists’ Association Master
Clinician Award. She is also a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Editorial Advisory Board member

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