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Marianne Roden serves as Program Chair and Instructor for the Dental Assistant program within Vancouver Island University's School of Health Sciences and Human Services. With over 30 years of clinical experience as a Certified Dental Assistant across general practice and orthodontics, she has been instrumental in VIU's dental education since 2004, shaping skilled professionals through hands-on training and industry-aligned curriculum.
Her academic credentials include:
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
- Orthodontic Module (OA) specialization
- Provincial Instructor Diploma (PID)
- Master of Education in Curriculum and Post-Secondary Instruction from Simon Fraser University
Rodden's expertise centers on practical dental assisting education with specialized focus in orthodontic coordination and clinical instruction. She integrates decades of frontline dental experience into her teaching methodology, emphasizing real-world procedural competence, patient communication, and professional ethics. Her pedagogical approach bridges academic theory with clinical practice through simulated environments and industry partnerships, preparing students for immediate workplace contribution in diverse dental settings.
As an active former board member of the Central Island CDA Society, she maintains strong professional networks within British Columbia's dental community. Her leadership as Program Chair drives curriculum innovation that responds to evolving industry standards and technological advancements in dental practice.
