Bengela Bada

Bengela Bada serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Comprehensive Care at Indiana University Fort Wayne, teaching core courses in the Dental Hygiene Program including Periodontics (DHYG-H204, DHYG-H321), Dental Hygiene Fundamentals (DHYG-H218), Clinical Practice (DHYG-H302), and Ethics & Practice Management (DHYG-H320).

Her educational background comprises a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (specializing in dental education) from Indiana Purdue University Fort Wayne and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Union College of Barbourville Kentucky.

Professor Bada's professional focus centers on advancing periodontal therapy integration in private practice, strengthening interprofessional dental collaboration, expanding educational pathways for future hygienists, and improving community access to oral healthcare services. Her dual expertise in clinical practice and administration informs her evidence-based teaching approach.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.

She mentors dental hygiene students through structured clinical instruction and curriculum development, with particular emphasis on ethical practice standards and periodontal care protocols. Her prior role as Clinical Dental Hygiene Instructor at the same institution demonstrates progressive academic engagement within the program.