Maria Cholewinski
Bridgeport,CT
Overview
2
2
Certifications
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Dr. Weeks/ River Valley Periodontics & Implant
Madison, Connecticut
08.2017 - 06.2021
North Branford Dental Group
North Branford, CT
09.1997 - Current
Founder/Owner
Dental Connections LLC
Branford, CT
05.2003 - 01.2006
- Founded and developed strategic vision for dental care services.
- Managed daily operations of patient scheduling and appointment management.
- Established partnerships with local dental professionals and suppliers.
- Coordinated placement of dental hygienists to meet practice staffing needs
General Practice
Dr. James Cammarano, D.M.D, Dr. Stephen Rothman, D.M.D.
New Haven, CT
05.1986 - 09.1999
Salesperson
Dental Sale's Group
Newton, Massachusetts
01.1985 - 01.1987
Education
Master's Degree - Public Health
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Connecticut01-2024
Master's Degree - Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT01-2013
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT01-1981
Associate degree - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT01-1980
Dental Assistant Program -
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, Long Island, New YorkPersonal Information
Title: Assistant Professor
Certification
2023 Graduate of UDL Universal Design for Learning Institute Certificate, University of Bridgeport; Bridgeport, CT, 2006 Certificate in Local Anesthesia, University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene; Bridgeport, CT, 2021 Certificate in COVID-19 Vaccine Administration, Certificate In Dental Assistant
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Mission of Mercy Steering Committee, 2009, Present, Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach, Lead for Dental Hygienist (2012)
- New Haven Public School, New Haven, CT, 202, 202, host Your Wellness Meters Event Mental Health and Oral Health
- Healthy Relations Presented (Domestic Violence), Barnum Dormitory, Bridgeport, 2023-03-28, University of Bridgeport
- Jettie Tisdale Elementary School Health Fair, 250 Hollister Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 2022-07-22
- Give Kids a Smile FONES School of Dental Hygiene College of Health Science, Bridgeport, CT, 2022-04
- Give Kids a Smile, Lincoln College of New England, Coordinator, Soutington, Connecticut, 2013, 2015, Lincoln College of New England
- Special Olympics Dental Hygiene, Lead Dental Hygienist, New Haven, Connecticut, 2006, 2008, University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene
- Women and Children of Domestic Violence (Lead) New Haven Dental Hygiene Association, New Haven, Connecticut, 2006, 2008, Yale New Haven Hospital Dental Clinic
Affiliations
- 2001-present American Dental Hygienists' Association
- 2001-present ADHA-Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association
- 2020-present American Dental Education Association
- 2022-present International Federation of Dental Hygienists' Southeastern Dental Hygienists' Association
- 2024-Present American Public Health Association
- 2025-Present President ADHA-CT Southeastern Component
- 2024 American Dental Hygienists' Association Delegate
- 2023 American Dental Hygienists' Association Alternate Delegate
- 2023- Present ADHA-CT Southeastern Trustee
- 2001-Present American Dental Hygienists' Association Board of Trustee Member
- 2018-2022 Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association
- 2001-Present Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association
- 2022 ADHA-CT Immediate Past President
- 2022 ADHA Alternate delegate
- 2021 Connecticut Dental Hygienist Association President
- 2009-2010 New Haven Dental Hygienist Association President
- 2019 ADHA Unleashing Your Potential, Selected (District II)
Professional Speaker
- 2026-06-15 Get A Grip Instruments and Skill Sets that make a difference.
- Co-Presentation with Cathie Collier Sky Convention Center at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT
- 2023-02-15 Presenter CE at Connecticut Dental Hygienists' Association Northwestern Component, Topic: "Dental Hygiene Ethics & The Dental Hygienist"
- 2023-11-03 LAANE Fall Conference UDL (University of Learning Presentation Goodwin University East Hartford, CT
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- 8/2024-present Assistant Professor (Full-time), University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene; Bridgeport, CT
- 7/1/21-8/2024 Clinical Assistant Professor (Full time), University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene; Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Fall 2020-Spring 2021 University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, College of Health Sciences; 2nd year DHYG 227 Clinic; 1st year DHYG 130 Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 8/2010-12/2016 Lincoln College of New England (Full Time), Southington, Connecticut; Dental Hygiene, 2nd year Coordinator Clinical/Didactic; DEN 271 Clinical Practice III; DEN 272 Clinical Practice IV
- 1/2013-12/2016 Lincoln College of New England (Full Time), Dental Hygienist Law & Ethics, DEN 278 Southington, Connecticut
- 9/2001-5/2010 University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene; 2nd year DH 227 Clinical Instructor at Fones Clinic; Clinic rotations: Yale New Haven Dental Clinic and Southwest Community Health Center; Bridgeport, CT
- 1/2004-1/2005 University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene; Didactic Instructor, Periodontology Bridgeport, CT
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
- 9/25-Present Assistant Professor DHYG 301 Dental Hygiene Practice Management (asynchronous) FONES School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 1/13-Present Assistant Professor DHYG 140 Introduction to Periodontology (Synchronous) FONES School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 12/2024-Present Assistant Professor DHYG 241 Periodontology (Synchronous) FONES School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 2021-Present Assistant Professor DHYG 227- DHYG228 FONES School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 5/9/22-Present Assistant Professor DHYG 302 Instructional Strategies (Synchronous) FONES School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 1/22-Present Assistant Professor DHYG 301 Dental Hygiene Practice Management (Hybrid) FONES School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport
- 9/2001-5/2010 Fones School of Dental Hygiene University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene, 2nd year DH 227/228 Clinical Instructor Bridgeport, CT
UNIVERSITY SERVICE & COMMITTEES
- 5/17/25 UB Fones School of Dental Hygiene Undergraduate Open House, University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
- 5/8/23-Present UB Faculty Development Day Committee University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
- 5/2022- 2025 Undergraduate University of Bridgeport Commencement Ceremony (Marshal) Bridgeport, CT
- 5/8/2024-Present UB Faculty Development Day Committee University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
- 4/13/2025 University of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene Acceptance Day Bridgeport, CT
- 4/16/2025-Present UB Fones Bank of America Scholarship Committee, Chair University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
- 5/4/2024 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony (Marshal) Graduate Commencement Ceremony Bridgeport, CT
- 6/2023-Present Bank of America Scholarship: FONES School of Dental Hygiene Bank of America Scholarship Committee. Chair
- 6/8/23-Present UB Summer Students Orientation Fones School of Dental Hygiene Bridgeport, CT
- 1/5/2023-Present University of Bridgeport, Faculty Professional Development Day Committee
- 6/21/22-present Professional Development Committee University Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 4/9/2022 University Bridgeport Acceptance Day Chair: "(test drive) in the classroom) FONES School of Dental Hygiene Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 1/2022 – Present University of Bridgeport Faculty Senate Advisory Committee Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 10/16/2021 University of Bridgeport, Open House Fones School of Dental Hygiene Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 8/2021- Present (SADHA) AdvisorUniversity of Bridgeport Fones School of Dental Hygiene College of Health Science Bridgeport, Connecticut
- 8/2010-12/2016 SADHA Advisor Lincoln College of New England Southington,CT
Timeline
Dr. Weeks/ River Valley Periodontics & Implant
08.2017 - 06.2021
Founder/Owner
Dental Connections LLC
05.2003 - 01.2006
North Branford Dental Group
09.1997 - Current
General Practice
Dr. James Cammarano, D.M.D, Dr. Stephen Rothman, D.M.D.
05.1986 - 09.1999
Salesperson
Dental Sale's Group
01.1985 - 01.1987
Master's Degree - Public Health
University of Bridgeport
Master's Degree - Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Associate degree - Dental Hygiene
University of Bridgeport
Dental Assistant Program -
Suffolk County Community College