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WesternU dental survey results worrisome
A survey by Western University of Health Sciences’ College
of Dental Medicine indicated that 75 percent of parents are
not complying with the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry (AAPD) recommendation to take children to the
dentist by age 1.
The survey found that parents in the general population
bring their children to the dentist for the first time at the
average age of 2½, while parents who fall under the U.S.
poverty threshold bring their children to the dentist for the
first time at approximately 3½ years old.
The survey, released Feb. 17, 2015, assesses patients’
attitudes, knowledge and beliefs about dental care for
themselves and their children. “Survey Analysis of Parental Left to right: Capt. Ann Schultz, MPAS, RRT, PA-C, College of Allied Health Professions
Dean Stephanie Bowlin, PA, EdD, and ESGR representative Farrell J. Chiles. Photo by
Awareness and Behaviors Regarding Children’s Dental Care Cizko Quevedo.
and Dental Infection Control” is available for download at
www.SupportCleanDentistry.com. “Coming into a new job, knowing that this would possibly
be happening, and still having them open their arms and
“The lack of knowledge parents have, and the lack of hire me was a huge deal for me,” Schultz said. “I didn’t
urgency of taking their children to the dentist by age one, is want to go without having the opportunity to acknowledge
very concerning to me,” said Timothy S. Martinez, DMD, them and their support.”
College of Dental Medicine Associate Dean of Community
Partnerships and Access to Care, and the lead author of the Schultz contacted Employer Support of the Guard and
survey report. Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office that
promotes cooperation and understanding between Reserve
The survey was conducted in the U.S. among 304 adults, Component Service members and their civilian employers.
ages 18 to 65, in the general population, and 75 adults, ages
18 to 65, who fell below the poverty threshold. Farrell J. Chiles, representing ESGR, presented Department
of Physician Assistant Education Chair Roy Guizado, MS,
DOD honors PA program PA-C, the Patriot Award, given to a supervisor who supports
In June 2014, Ann Schultz, MPAS, RRT, PA-C, was hired by Citizen Warriors through a wide range of measures. College
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Allied of Allied Health Professions Dean Stephanie Bowlin, EdD,
Health Professions as an assistant professor in the Physician PA, received the Seven Seals Award in recognition of
Assistant (PA) Education program. significant achievement, initiative or support that promotes
and supports the ESGR mission.
Two months later, the U.S. Army Reserve Captain was sent
to Fort Bliss, Texas to assist soldiers preparing for and “I’m proud we hired Ann as part of our faculty and our
returning from deployment around the world. family,” Bowlin said.
Schultz made a surprise return to WesternU Friday, Feb. 13, “She is the first that we ever had who was called to duty
2015 to honor University administrators who have during her faculty service. So Roy and I had to figure out the
supported her during her absence. process of how to support her as well as support the whole
military.”
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WesternU dental survey results worrisome
A survey by Western University of Health Sciences’ College
of Dental Medicine indicated that 75 percent of parents are
not complying with the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry (AAPD) recommendation to take children to the
dentist by age 1.
The survey found that parents in the general population
bring their children to the dentist for the first time at the
average age of 2½, while parents who fall under the U.S.
poverty threshold bring their children to the dentist for the
first time at approximately 3½ years old.
The survey, released Feb. 17, 2015, assesses patients’
attitudes, knowledge and beliefs about dental care for
themselves and their children. “Survey Analysis of Parental Left to right: Capt. Ann Schultz, MPAS, RRT, PA-C, College of Allied Health Professions
Dean Stephanie Bowlin, PA, EdD, and ESGR representative Farrell J. Chiles. Photo by
Awareness and Behaviors Regarding Children’s Dental Care Cizko Quevedo.
and Dental Infection Control” is available for download at
www.SupportCleanDentistry.com. “Coming into a new job, knowing that this would possibly
be happening, and still having them open their arms and
“The lack of knowledge parents have, and the lack of hire me was a huge deal for me,” Schultz said. “I didn’t
urgency of taking their children to the dentist by age one, is want to go without having the opportunity to acknowledge
very concerning to me,” said Timothy S. Martinez, DMD, them and their support.”
College of Dental Medicine Associate Dean of Community
Partnerships and Access to Care, and the lead author of the Schultz contacted Employer Support of the Guard and
survey report. Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office that
promotes cooperation and understanding between Reserve
The survey was conducted in the U.S. among 304 adults, Component Service members and their civilian employers.
ages 18 to 65, in the general population, and 75 adults, ages
18 to 65, who fell below the poverty threshold. Farrell J. Chiles, representing ESGR, presented Department
of Physician Assistant Education Chair Roy Guizado, MS,
DOD honors PA program PA-C, the Patriot Award, given to a supervisor who supports
In June 2014, Ann Schultz, MPAS, RRT, PA-C, was hired by Citizen Warriors through a wide range of measures. College
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Allied of Allied Health Professions Dean Stephanie Bowlin, EdD,
Health Professions as an assistant professor in the Physician PA, received the Seven Seals Award in recognition of
Assistant (PA) Education program. significant achievement, initiative or support that promotes
and supports the ESGR mission.
Two months later, the U.S. Army Reserve Captain was sent
to Fort Bliss, Texas to assist soldiers preparing for and “I’m proud we hired Ann as part of our faculty and our
returning from deployment around the world. family,” Bowlin said.
Schultz made a surprise return to WesternU Friday, Feb. 13, “She is the first that we ever had who was called to duty
2015 to honor University administrators who have during her faculty service. So Roy and I had to figure out the
supported her during her absence. process of how to support her as well as support the whole
military.”
Continued on page 34
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