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Robin L. Kerkstra, MSDH, RDH

Robin L. Kerkstra, MSDH, RDH

Clinical Dental Hygienist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Professor, Online Degree Program Director Experience

  • Education

    • Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

      2014 - 2017
      Master of Science - MS Master's of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

      Master's thesis focus on OSCE and anxiety in dental hygiene students. Will camera recorded OSCE reduce anxiety? Will it have an affect on test scores?

    • Ferris State University

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor’s Degree

    • Purdue University Fort Wayne

      1990 - 1993
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

  • Experience

    • Scott Wemmer DDS

      Sept 1998 - Aug 2015
      Clinical Dental Hygienist

    • Ferris State University

      Sept 1998 - Apr 2004
      Dental Hygiene Adjunct Teaching Staff

      Teach dental hygiene skills necessary for students to obtain employment upon graduation. Most recently taught September, 2013-April, 2015.

    • Auto-Control Pump Systems

      Apr 2007 - Feb 2014
      HR and Vendor Management

    • Grand Rapids Community College

      Aug 2015 - May 2018
      Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator

      Dental hygiene second year clinic coordinator and lecturer. Duties included calibration and management of 16 faculty members, development of ADA CODA compliant curriculum, development of lecture course material, grade determination and submission, and current with educational methodologies.

    • Great Lakes Periodontics and Implant Specialists

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Registered Dental Hygienist

    • University of New Haven

      May 2019 - Feb 2023
      Assistant Professor/Program Director

    • StayWell Health Center

      Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
      Proctor/Dental Hygienist

    • Progressive Dental

      Jan 2023 - now
      Clinical Dental Hygienist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide Sedation

    • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification

      Yoga Alliance Teacher Training
      Jul 2021