Dr. Elizabeth Pitts

Biography

I graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2007. Additionally, I am a two-time graduate of the University of Michigan, where I received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2012 and 2017, respectively. My research interests in oral health include community dentistry. My career began as a clinical research dental hygienist working at the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research (MCOHR), which established a clinical research facility centered on patient care with a mission to improve oral, dental, and craniofacial health. I have worked as a public health dental hygienist, practicing under Public Act 161, providing preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services in areas with care shortages. As a graduate student, my thesis research focused on dental utilization patterns among young children living in Wayne County, Michigan. These unique professional roles have led to my position at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Adjunct Clinical Lecturer. The knowledge and skills I have gained through my education and experience in clinical research, public health, and clinical practice have strengthened my passion and dedication to the profession of dental hygiene. My goal is to help prepare students for alternative practice settings.

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