April Turner

April Turner is a faculty member in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Western Carolina University, holding the academic rank of Professor. She specializes in dental education and pedagogical research, with a focus on generational differences in learning styles and curriculum development.

Research Focus: Her work examines how Generation Z and Millennial dental hygiene students engage with educational methodologies, aiming to bridge gaps between faculty teaching approaches and student preferences.

Publications Trend: Her recent articles analyze generational learning preferences (2023), comparative teaching strategies (2016), and rare clinical case studies (2020). These contributions highlight her commitment to advancing dental hygiene education through empirical research.

Presentations: She has presented her findings at major conferences such as ADHA Annual Conference (2024, 2022) and ADEA Allied Dental Program Directors’ Conference (2024).