ELIZABETH J. BROWN

Detail-oriented Dental Hygienist with extensive experience in preventive and restorative care, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction and optimizing workflow efficiencies. Expertise in patient education and a thorough understanding of dental procedures contribute to effective communication and improved operational processes. Proven ability to implement strategic improvements that foster a positive environment for both patients and staff.

American Dental Hygiene Association, Member

• Registered Dental Hygienist, NH
• Certified Public Health Hygienist
• CPR certified, 05/01/26

• Results of 2004 New Hampshire Nursing Home Oral Health Survey, Horsch K, Pronych GJ, Brown EJ, Endowment for Health Report, 01/01/05, 10pp
• Target Outcomes for Long-term Oral Health Care in Dementia: A Delphi Approach, Jones JA, Brown EJ, Volicer L, Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 01/01/00, 60, 330-334
• Enhancing the Quality of Life in Advanced Dementia, L. Volicer, L. Bloom-Charette, Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, PA, 01/01/99, 10, 168-185
• Behaviors in Dementia: Best Practices for Successful Management, M. Kaplan, S.B. Hoffman, Health Professions Press, Baltimore, London, Winnipeg, Sydney, 01/01/98, 11, 155-176

Available on request.

• Developed and presented numerous continuing education courses on topics of geriatric dentistry and long-term care settings for NHDHA and NHTI.
• Guest Lecturer at Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists as part of the Dental Specialties course.
• Developed and presented a program entitled 'Geriatric Dentistry in Long Term Care Settings' at symposium for senior dental hygiene students at New Hampshire Technical Institute.
• Presented Geriatric Dentistry continuing education course to Maine Dental Hygiene Association, Bangor, ME.
• Developed and presented in-service entitled 'Providing Oral Care for Resistive Patients' to nursing staff at Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Facility, Hopkinton, MA.
• Developed and presented variety of in-service programs on dental health subjects for licensed and non-licensed nursing staff.
• Developed and presented 3 hour continuing education course for nurses entitled 'Open Wide – Healthy Mouth Healthy Body?' at Walnut Hill Conference Center Raymond, NH.
• Developed and presented 2 hour continuing education course entitled 'Mouthcare for Hospice Patients' for Seacoast Hospice, Stratham, NH.

• Nursing Home Oral Health Survey, 01/01/04
• Improving the Integration of Oral Health Care into NH’s Long-Term Care Facilities, 01/01/05 - 12/31/07

• First recipient of the Dental Hygienist of the Year Award; NH Dental Society; May 2016