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ANA LUZ THOMPSON, MHE
Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene

Office: AD-3158
Phone: 706-721-2938
e-mail: athompson@mcg.edu

M.H.E. in Dental Hygiene
     Medical College of Georgia 2004

B.S. in Dental Hygiene
     Medical College of Georgia 2002

A.S. in Dental Hygiene
     Medical College of GA 1996

Certificate in Dental Assisting
     Augusta Technical College 1993

 

Department of Dental Hygiene
Faculty Research Activity

Research Description:

Participating faculty on grant to develop a new clinical program from The First Hand Foundation Sonrisas Sanas (Healthy Smiles) Clinic for Hispanic/Latino Children. 2007-2009.

Sub-Investigator on Diabetes Focus Group. MCG Center for Health Care Improvement. 2005-Present.

Sub-Investigator on Colorectal Cancer Screening Focus Group. MCG Department of Family Medicine. 2005-Present.

Publications:

Collins MA, Zinskie CD, Keskula DR, Thompson AL. (2007). Characteristics of Full-Time Faculty in Baccalaureate Dental Hygiene Programs and their Perceptions of the Academic Work Environment. Journal of Dental Education, 71(11), 1385-1402.

Collins MA, Zinskie CD, Keskula DR, Thompson AL. (2007). Institutional Responsibilities and Workload of Faculty in Baccalaureate Dental Hygiene Programs. Journal of Dental Education, 71(11), 1403-1413.

Thompson AL, Collins MA, Downey MC, Herman WW, Konzelman JL, Ward ST, Hughes CT. (2007). Prevalence and Severity of Hypertension in a Dental Hygiene Clinic. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice,
8(3), 13-20.

Hughes CT, Thompson AL, Collins MA. (2006). Blood Pressure Assessment Practices of Dental Hygienists. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 7(2), 55-62. 

Brackett MG, Drisko CL, Thompson AL, Marshall DL, Waller JL, Schuster GS. (2006). Penetration of fluids into Periodontal Pockets Using a Powered Toothbrush/Irrigator Device.  Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 7(3), 030-039.

Thompson AL, Herman WW, Konzelman JL, Collins MA. (2004). Treating Patients With Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 78(4), 12-24.

Hughes CT, Thompson AL, Browning WD. (2004). Survey of Blood Pressure Screening Practices of Dental Hygienists. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 78(4), 11-19. 

Herman WW, Konzelman JL,Thompson AL, Bontá CY. (2003). Update on Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis. Journal of Practical Hygiene, Supplement, 35-38.

Herman WW, Konzelman JL,Thompson AL, Bontá CY. (2003). Over-the-Counter Preparations for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis. Journal of Practical Hygiene, 12(4), 17-20.


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March 7, 2008