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Paula Hendrix serves as a Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Oregon Institute of Technology, with over 28 years of clinical practice across Washington and Oregon and 14 years dedicated to teaching and academic administration.
Her educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Oregon Health Sciences University (1985) and a Master of Education from Concordia University (2013).
Research interests emphasize applied dental science and pedagogy, with primary focus on Dental Hygiene techniques, Dental Education methodologies, Periodontology, Pain Management protocols, and Dental Ethics frameworks. Her work integrates clinical expertise with educational innovation, particularly in anesthesia administration and board examination standards.
Professor Hendrix has instructed comprehensive coursework including Pain Management, Ethics, Periodontology, Dental Anatomy, Dental Practice Management, and Educational Methods across all clinic levels. She actively contributes to professional governance as a clinical board examiner for anesthesia and dental hygiene in multiple states, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and service.
