Dr. Rachelle Pratt

Professor

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Biography

Professor Rachelle Pratt is the Associate Chair and Director of the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. She is currently appointed as an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. Her teaching focuses on courses related to Oral Radiology and Behavioral Sciences within the dental hygiene curriculum. In her courses, she emphasizes comprehensive didactic and pre-clinical clinical experiences for students, particularly in producing x-rays and understanding both the biology of radiation and the interpretation of radiographic images. Additionally, she introduces foundational concepts in behavioral sciences, exploring community health, motivational interviewing, and communication theories crucial for dental hygiene practice. Professor Pratt's work is instrumental in preparing students for the complexities of contemporary dental hygiene both in clinical and community settings.

Research Interests

Courses

D HYG 240B - Oral Radiology D HYG 270 - Behavioral Sciences D HYG 340B - Oral Radiology II D HYG 480 - Behavioral Sciences IV

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management