Debra Dixon

Dr. Debra Dixon serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Master of Health Science Program within the Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. With over two decades of academic experience since 2002 and 18 years as a registered dental hygienist, she bridges clinical practice with health science education leadership.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Health Science from Nova Southeastern University
• Master of Science from University of Maryland, School of Dentistry
• Bachelor of Science from University of Maryland, School of Dentistry

Dr. Dixon's research centers on dental hygiene and health sciences, with strong emphasis on public health applications and health education methodologies. Her work integrates clinical dental hygiene expertise with academic training frameworks to develop effective health science curricula and community health initiatives.

Professionally, she maintains active leadership as President of the Harford/Cecil County Dental Hygienists’ Association, demonstrating ongoing commitment to advancing dental hygiene standards and professional development within her local community.