School of Preventive and Therapeutic News

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Keeping smiles healthy: UAA promotes good dental hygiene with annual event

At the fifth annual Cares for Kids event, dental hygiene students provided free dental care to children ages 3-17 while also gaining valuable hands-on experience.

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UAA launches FY25 Summer Challenge to fight student food insecurity

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UAA has launched its FY25 Summer Challenge to raise donations and keep food support services running for students facing food insecurity during the summer months.

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Faculty Spotlight: Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen- Speech-Language Pathology program director and recent Ph.D. graduate

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Alisa Konishi-Therkildsen Speech-Language Pathology program director, shares her passion for education and research after recently earning her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.

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Spotlight: Dietetics & Nutrition Faculty

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The Dietetics and Nutrition program is led by a dedicated team of faculty members committed to providing academic excellence while supporting students' well-being on campus.

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Faculty Spotlight: Carri Shamburger Earns Her Ph.D. and Continues Her Leadership in Dental Education

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Carri Shamburger is the Program Director for the Dental Hygiene Program at UAA and recently earned her Ph.D. in Psychology with a focus on Cognition and Learning, strengthening her commitment to advancing education and student success.