Courtney Noonan

Courtney Noonan serves as the Coordinator of Dental Assisting and Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) Programs and holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Dental Health at the University of Maine Augusta (UMA) Bangor Campus. She teaches preclinical, clinical, laboratory, and didactic courses in dental health programs. Courtney is certified as both a Dental Assistant and Expanded Function Dental Assistant, with prior experience in public health and private dental offices focused on compassionate patient care.

Education:

• Associate of Science (AS), University of Maine Augusta, 2009
• Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Maine Augusta, 2020
• Master of Science in Education (MsEd), University of Southern Maine, 2023

Professional Affiliations: Active member of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA), and Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).

Her teaching and professional focus emphasizes integrating clinical expertise with educational innovation in dental health, particularly in advancing patient care standards and safety protocols in dental practices.