Author

Staci A. Violante, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Staci A. Violante, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, has been a
practicing clinical dental hygienist for the past 20 years. She is also
a clinical professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at New
York University College of Dentistry in New York. She is currently
pursuing a Doctorate of Health Science in Education degree at the
University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Violante is also
a member of the Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Peer Review Panel.

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