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Karen Preston

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Professor Karen Preston

Biography

Karen Preston, MAEd/AET, RDH, FHEA is an Associate Professor in the Department of Allied Health/Dental Hygiene at UVU. She is professionally recognized as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her Master's is in Education with an emphasis in andragogy education and training. She has been at UVU full-time since 2012.

Teaching

DENT 1050

Clinical Dental Radiography, Fall 2024

DENT 1055

Clinical Dental Radiography Lab, Fall 2024

DENT 1055

Clinical Dental Radiography Lab, Fall 2024

DENT 1020

Oral Anatomy and Physiology, Fall 2024

DENT 406G

Global Community Health Project GI, Summer 2024

DENT 3050

Ethics and Practice Management, Spring 2024

DENT 1060

General and Oral Pathology, Spring 2024

DENT 481R

Internship in Dental Hygiene, Spring 2024

DENT 481R

Internship in Dental Hygiene, Spring 2024

DENT 481R

Internship in Dental Hygiene, Spring 2024

DENT 481R

Internship in Dental Hygiene, Spring 2024

Presentations

Preston, Array , Oral Pathology with John Svirsky. CE, "Oral Pathology ", Practical Clinical Courses, Provo, UT. ()
Preston, Karen , Wasatch Dental Hygiene Studey Club. CE, "Annual Meeting_ oral disease guides, oronasal gateway to systemic health, surgical periodontal therapy, anesthesia 101, and Is it magic water.", Wasatch Dental Hygiene Studey Club, Provo, UT. (February 23, 2024)
Preston, Karen (Panelist), Clinicians Reports Update Course. 2024, "Ask the Experts Panel Discussion", PCC and CR. Gordon Christensen The Clinicians Report provides state-of-the-art, unbiased research and education in dentistry., Park City. (February 2, 2024)
Preston, Array , CR Dentistry Update -Educational. CE, "Array", Clinicians Report, Park City, UT. (February 2, 2024)
Preston, Karen , Eduational Meeting_ Screening for Success_ Creating an application and interview process that boosts student retention/completion in Dental Dygiene Programs, "Screening for Success ", Dental Toaster, online. (January 23, 2024)
Preston, Karen , Treating and Identyfying patients with substance abuse use. CE, "Treating and Identyfying patients with substance abuse use", Practical Clinical Courses, Provo. (September 8, 2023)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Preston, Karen A., (2025) "Teeth and Dentistry" . https://lemdo.uvic.ca
Preston, Karen , (2021) "Optimizing Digital Radiology_ Solving Challenges" . Provo, UT: Practical Clinical Courses. https://www.pccdental.com/products/ce-courses/

Awards

CHPS Dean's Excellence Award for Service

College of Health and Public Servbice - March, 2024

Fellow of Higher Education Academay

HEA UK Higher Education Academy (Framework) - March, 2018

Awarded Fellowship Status For Higher Education Academy for Teaching

Going the Extra Mile Excellence in Internship and Career Development Award

UVU - November 8, 2017

Internship Course Development for BS, Dental Hygiene Program