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Dental Hygiene Faculty

 Our experienced and dedicated faculty give students the knowledge and hands-on learning experience essential to prepare them for positions in the growing health care field. We teach, research, mentor and inspire the health care professionals of tomorrow, helping them reach their career goals and fulfill their dreams.

Danna P. Cotner, Clinical Associate Professor

Danna P. Cotner, DDS, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale.



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Danna P. Cotner ASA Room 128
618-453-8834
dcotner@siu.edu

Jessica Cunningham, Assistant Instructor

At SIU Since 2023

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2021
  • Associate of Applied Science, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL; 2015


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CHHS Room 119
jessica.cunningham@siu.edu

Briana Erthall, Assistant Instructor

At SIU Since 2023

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2020
  • Associate of Applied Science and Arts from John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; 2018


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CHHS Room 119
briana.erthall@siu.edu

Shelly File, Senior Lecturer

At SIU Since 2007

Education:

  • Masters in Health Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2020
  • BSDH in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 2007
  • AAS in Dental Hygiene from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, 1998


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Shelly A. File ASA 126B
618-453-7271
safrdh@siu.edu

Kendra Halley, Assistant Instructor

At SIU Since 2023

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 2023
  • Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; 2012 


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CHHS Room 119
kendra.halley@siu.edu

Renee Lipe, Assistant Instructor

SIUC dental hygiene has been, and continues to be, a very important part of my life.  I graduated in 2003 with my BS in Dental Hygiene (Spring 2021 I will graduate with my Master's in Workforce Education) and immediately was employed in the workforce due to my degree and reputation of being a graduate from the Dental Hygiene SIUC program.



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SIU Renee Lipe

ASA Room 118 B
618-453-7357
renee.lipe@siu.edu

Stacey McKinney, Assistant Professor

At SIU Since 2013

Education:

  • Masters of Science, Workforce Education and Development; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2016
  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2010


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SIU Stacey McKinney CHHS Room 133
618-453-2821
smckinney8@siu.edu

Jennifer Meyer, Assistant Professor

At SIU Since 1999

Education:

  • Masters of Human Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2022
  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1999
  • Associate of Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 1998


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SIU Jennifer M. Meyer CHHS Room 132
618-453-7206
jenn10@siu.edu

Natalie Richardson, Assistant Instructor

At SIU Since 2012

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2007
  • Associate of Science, Shawnee Community College, Ullin, IL; 2003


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SIU Natalie Richardson

CHHS Room 126B
618-453-8811
nrichardson@siu.edu

Jennifer Sherry, Associate Professor

At SIU Since 2000

Education:

  • Doctorate of Education, Educational Administration; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 2023
  • Master of Science in Education, Health Education; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 2004
  • Bachelor of Science, Health Care Management; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 1989
  • Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene; Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; May 1988
  • Associate in Applied Sciences; John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; May 1986


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SIU Jennifer S. Sherry
CHHS Room 121
618-453-8891
clnteth@siu.edu

Sara Uhe, Assistant Instructor

At SIU Since 2020

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL; 2016
  • Associate of Science, John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL; 2013


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CHHS Room 119
618-453-7213
sara.uhe@siu.edu

Amy Wyatt, Clinical Assistant Professor

At SIU Since 2008

Education:

  • DMD, Southern Illinois University, Alton, IL. 2006
  • Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO. 2002


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SIU Amy M. Wyatt

ASA Room 18 E
618-453-8725
amywyatt@siu.edu

 

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