Mary D. Cooper, RDH, MSEd, professor of dental education at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), illustrates the importance of using active learning strategies during her presentation to more than 40 visiting dental hygiene educators at the 2011 Illinois Dental Educator's meeting held at Lewis and Clark Community College Friday, Sept. 30.
The conference, which continues through Oct. 1, is an annual state event which draws professionals from the 14 accredited dental hygiene programs at universities and community colleges throughout the state. Lewis and Clark's own dental hygiene educator Vicki Snell co-chaired this year's event. Also taking place on campus this weekend is the Illinois Dental Hygiene Association's annual meeting, which will run through Sunday.