Michelle G. Klenk RDH, EdD has been providing continuing education for dental office staff for over 25 years.
Her courses are known for being informative and practical while being presented in an engaging and thought-provoking format. Courses are designed to meet the needs of the every member of the dental team including dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental lab technicians, and office personnel.
In addition to serving the dental community through professional development opportunities, Michelle served as Department Chairperson of the BridgeValley Community and Technical College Dental Hygiene program for a total of 24 years. She completed 3 years of service on the West Virginia Board of Dentistry and also continues to serve as a dental hygiene member/examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessment/Western Regional Examining Board. She serves as the District VI representative to the American Board of Dental Examiners. Her American Dental Association appointments include service on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Test Construction committee and as a site visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation. She is a past-president and active member of the West Virginia Dental Hygienists’ Association.
CREDENTIALS
Dental Hygiene Bachelor’s Degree from WVU
Dental Auxiliary Education Master’s Degree from the UNC at Chapel Hill
Education Administration Doctorate Degree from WVU
Department Chairperson of the BridgeValley CTC Dental Hygiene Program
Three years of service on the WV Board of Dental Examiners
Serve as a dental hygiene member/examiner
Consultant and continuing education presenter in the dental field
Current member and past president of the WV Dental Hygienists’ Association