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Stacey McKinney serves as Program Director and Assistant Professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene within the College of Health and Human Services at Southern Illinois University (SIU), where she has held academic appointments since 2013. Her leadership role oversees curriculum development and program administration for the Dental Hygiene program.
Education:
- Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2024)
- Master of Science in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2016)
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2010)
Her research profile centers on dental hygiene education and clinical practice, with specialized expertise in periodontics and preventive oral care methodologies. The integration of her educational administration background with clinical dental practice creates a unique focus on workforce development and pedagogical innovation in dental hygiene training. Her work bridges academic instruction with hands-on clinical application through the university's Dental Hygiene Clinic.
Professional Certifications:
- Illinois Dental Hygiene Licensure
- Local Anesthesia Certification
- Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring
- Public Health Dental Hygienist Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/AED Certification (Adult and Child)
As Program Director, she maintains active clinical oversight while teaching core courses including Preventive Oral Care, Periodontics, and Advanced Periodontics. Her instructional approach prepares students for board examinations and real-world dental hygiene practice through the Senior Board Seminar course. She operates from CHHS Room 133 with direct involvement in student clinical training and program development.
