Marquitia Nelson

Patient-focused Dental Hygienist bringing several years of experience caring for patients through dental hygiene services. Expert in prophylaxis and patient education resulting in reduced dental decay and fewer cavities for patients. Team-oriented with success in building long-term relationships with patients to gain loyal return customers.

· DH421 – Clinical Practice II. Additional Instructor. 4 credit hour(s). (Feb 2025-present)

· DH423- Transitional Clinic Practice. Additional Instructor. 2 credit hour(s). (Feb 2025-present) 

· DH430 - Clinical Practice III. Additional Instructor. 4 credit hour(s). (Feb 2025- present) 

· DH541- Clinical Practice IV. Additional Instructor. 4 credit hour(s). (Feb 2025-present)

· Attending Adjunct Instructor, Christ Community Health Services. (July 2018 – December 2023).

• Administration and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide
• Administration of Local Anesthesia
• Dental Hygienist, TN Dentistry Board, State, DH8522, Active, 07/15, 05/31/26

Adjunct Instructor, College of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, 12/24 - Present

· Chancellors Scholarship, UTCOD.

· TDHA Outstanding Student Award, UTCOD.

· Urban Smiles Award, UTCOD.

· American Dental Education Association (2025-present)

· Tennessee Dental Hygiene Association. (2015-2019)

· Memphis Dental Hygiene Association. (2021-2022)

· Kingdom Empowerment Ministries Health Fair/Food & Clothes Drive. (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

· House of Faith Ministries Health Fair. (2019)

· Mission of Mercy. (2014, 2015)

· Remote Area Medical. (2014)