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S. Lynn Tolle

Professor and Clinic Director

Education:

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Bachelor of Health Science Degree.

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Education.

Publications

  • Thomson-Lakey, Evelyn, Tolle-Watts, Susan L. “A Practical  Guide for Using Radiographs in the Assessment of Periodontal Diseases.  Part II Interpretation and Future Advances”.   Journal of Practical Hygiene, 3(2)11-14, 1994. 
  • Connolly, Irene, Darby Michele, Tolle-Watts,Susan  L, Thomson-Lakey Evie.  “ The Cultural Adaptability of Health Sciences Faculty” JDH (74) 2-10,1996
  • King, Darnyl, Darby, Michele,  Tolle-Watts, Susan.  “Behavioral Management of Anxious Clients in the Dental Hygiene Curricula”.  Journal of Dental Hygiene 74 (4) 280-287,1998
  • Tolle-Watts, Susan L. “Pericornititis”. Dental Hygienist New Online.
  • Tolle-Watts, Susan L, Sainsbury, Melissa. Occupation Exposures and Postexposure Management Protocols in Dental Hygiene Programs,  Journal of Dental Hygiene 75 (3) 214-221, 2001
  • Tolle-Watts, Susan. “Dental Hygiene Care for Individuals with Special Needs”.  Chapter 15 in Darby, M. Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene.  Mosby. 5th edition, 2002.
  • Dunning, Jennifer, Darby, Michelle, Tolle Susan L, Seaver, Joseph “Effects of  Occupational Ultrasonic Noise Exposure on Hearing of Dental Hygienists. A Pilot Study”.  Jour Dent Hyg 4 (76) 262-269, 2002.
  • Tolle, Susan L. “Periodontal Risk Assessment” Chapter 14 in Darby and Walsh. Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice. Mosby 2nd edition, 2005
  • Ryan, Danielle, Darby, Michele, Tolle Susan  L, Bauman, Deborah.  “The Effects of Ultrasonic Scaling on Tactile Sensitivity in Dental Hygiene Students”. Jour Dent Hyg 1(79)1-9,2005    
  • Tolle, Susan L. “Alzheimer’s Disease; Considerations for Dental  Hygienists”. Jour Prac Hyg 14(9)9-14, 2005
  • Southern, Elizabeth,  McCombs, G, Tolle, Susan L, Marinak, Ken .” The Comparative Effects   of 0.12 % Chlorhexidine and Herbal Oral Rinse on Dental Plaque Enduced Gingivits”.  Jour Dental Hyg. 80-(1)12-18, 2006      
  • Hahn, Chris, Tolle Susan L, Darby Michele, Walker Martha. “A Laboratory Study to Determine The Effects of Universal and Rotating Ultrasonic Inserts on Wrist Movement, Scaling Time Efficiency and Cumulative Trauma Risk in Dental Hygienists.” Inter J Dent Hyg. 4(1)15-23, 2006
  • Tolle, Susan L. “Dental Hygiene Care for Individuals with  Special Needs”. Chapter 15 in Darby, M. Comprehensive Review of Dental Hygiene.  Mosby.6th edition, 2006
  • Tolle Susan L. “Myasthenia Gravis: A Review for Dental Hygienists.” Jour of Dent Hyg 81(3)12-20, 2007
  • Tolle Susan L. “Scleroderma: Considerations for Dental Hygienists .”Int.J.Dent     Hyg. 6(2)77-83, 2008
  • Cosaboom Mary, Tolle Susan  L, Darby Michele, Walker Martha. “Effects of   Five Different Finger Rest  Positions on Arm Muscle Activity During Scaling by Dental Hygiene Students”. Jour  Dental Hyg 82(4) 34-42, 2008
  • Tolle Susan L. “Sterilization Monitoring: Ensuring a Safer Clinical    Environment”.  Dimensions of Dental Hyg. 7(3)18-22, 2009
  • Tolle, Susan L. “Periodontal Risk Assessment” Chapter 17 in Darby and      Walsh.  Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice.Mosby 3rd edition, 2009
  • Turner, Lisa, McCombs, Gayle, Hynes, Wayne, Tolle, Susan L. “A Novel Approach for  Controlling Bacterial Contamination on Toothbrushes; Chlorhexidine-Coating. Int.Jour Dent Hyg.6(2)8-15,  2009
  • Morris A, McCombs G, Akan T, Hynes W, Laroussi M, Tolle Susan L. “Cold Plasma  Technology:Bacterial Effects on Geobacillus Stearthermophilus and Bacillus Cereus” Jour Dental  Hyg. 83(2)55-61, 2009

Contact Information

S. Lynn Tolle, BSDH, MS
Professor and Clinic Director
School of Dental Hygiene
Old Dominon University
Norfolk, VA 23529-0499
(757) 683-5241
Fax (757) 683-5239
E-mail Address: ltolle@odu.edu