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Kimberly Beistle, PhD, RDH, CDA serves as Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Diagnostic, Laboratory, and Therapeutic Sciences within Ferris State University's College of Health Professions, where she provides academic leadership for health professions programs and directs curriculum development initiatives.
Her educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Western Michigan University
- MSA in Not-for-Profit Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame
- AAS in Dental Hygiene from Indiana University
- BS in Communications from Saint Mary's College
Dr. Beistle's research focuses on critical thinking development within dental hygiene education, specifically examining pedagogical approaches in accredited associate degree programs. Her work addresses curriculum design challenges and evidence-based teaching strategies for clinical reasoning skills essential to dental hygiene practice.
Analysis of her scholarly output reveals a concentrated research trajectory centered on critical thinking assessment methodologies across dental hygiene programs. Both 2014 Journal of Dental Hygiene publications demonstrate systematic investigation of curriculum implementation and student competency development within standardized educational frameworks.
No specific scientific awards are documented in available materials, though her conference presentations at the American Dental Hygiene Association Annual Session and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning events indicate active professional engagement.
While no graduate student advising or research grants are explicitly referenced, her Program Coordinator role involves significant academic oversight including accreditation compliance and faculty collaboration. Her dual expertise in clinical dental hygiene practice and higher education administration informs departmental leadership.
Dr. Beistle maintains active program coordination responsibilities within the Diagnostic, Laboratory, and Therapeutic Sciences department, focusing on curriculum alignment with industry standards and fostering interdisciplinary approaches to health professions education.
