Rina A. Nowka, RDH, MA, FADHA, is a clinical assistant professor and student professional development coordinator in the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU) in New York City. She is the course director for radiology and pain management. Nowka is an inducted member of the NYU College of Dentistry Academy of Distinguished Educators and Sigma Phi Alpha–Psi Chapter, the National Dental Hygiene Honor Society. She can be reached at rn8@nyu.edu.