News and Events

Continuing Dental Hygiene Education Winter Weekend 2008

The 4th annual School of Dental Hygiene Continuing Dental Hygiene Education Winter Weekend held at the Sheraton Oceanfront Hotel in Virginia Beach February 22-24 attracted 250 participants. Almost 100 dental hygiene alumni enjoyed camaraderie with fellow classmates and reminiscing with faculty during the event.

Joyce Downs, BSDH, MS(c) Represents College at the Third Annual Graduate Student Research Forum

Representing the College of Health Sciences at the Third Annual Graduate Student Research Forum, Joyce Downs, degree candidate in the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program presented her research titled, 'Bisphenol A Blood and Saliva Levels Prior To And After Sealant Placement In Adults: An Exploratory Study.' Graduate students participating in the event embodied the valuable contributions to discovery, teaching and engagement of Virginia universities.  Attendees included legislators and their staff; and officials and staff from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, businesses, organizations, and local, state and federal agencies.  The Virginia Council of Graduate Schools coordinated the forum to provide a glimpse into the world of graduate research, and a better understanding of the impact graduate students have on the growth and sustainability of the Commonwealth of Virginia.  The event was held at the State Library of Virginia in Richmond, VA on February 5, 2008,

Ms. Downs was one of six graduate students selected to represent Old Dominion University. Graduate students enrolled at Virginia universities come from all states in the nation and over 60 nations throughout the world.  Joyce will defend her thesis during the Spring 2008 semester, and pending this event, is scheduled to graduate with her Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree in May 2008, and start the Health Services Research PhD Program in the College of Health Sciences.

Dental Hygiene National Board Review

The School of Dental Hygiene and the College's office of continuing education held the 4th annual 20-hour continuing education course Dental Hygiene National Board Review January 18 - 20, 2008. Ten faculty members from the School presented over the course of the weekend. This year's event attracted 90 participants from 14 colleges and universities, including Old Dominion University, Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia Western Community College, Germana Community College (Virginia), Cape Fear Community College, Halifax Community College, Guilford Technical Community College (North Carolina), Howard University, Georgia Perimeter College, New Hampshire Technical Institute, New York City College of Technology, New York University, Farmingdale State College (New York), and St. Cloud State University (Minnesota). In addition to students preparing for the national examination, this event continues to attract faculty from other schools who come to Old Dominion for information that they can bring back to their programs.

The 2009 event has been scheduled for January 16-18, where our venue will once again by the Quality Inn & Suites Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. Click on Continuing Education at left for a brochure.