Episode 77 | The Dental Handoff to Misty Mesimer

The Dental Handoff

In this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the dental handoff to Misty Mesimer!

Mrs. Mesimer’s educational journey began with an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Virginia in 1997. She later earned a Bachelor of Health Science with a minor in Human Services Counseling and a Master of Science in Community Health from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She earned her bachelor's degree in 2000 and her master’s degree in 2007. Misty is currently a PhD candidate in the Community College Leadership Program at Old Dominion University.

Mrs. Mesimer has been a member of the Germanna Community College faculty since 1999. Her current roles include Program Director for Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. Misty has been an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association since 1994. She has served her colleagues as VDHA Legislative Chair and President. Mrs. Mesimer is a member of the Virginia Allied Dental Program Director’s Consortium and the American Dental Educators’ Association.

Mrs. Mesimer was appointed to the Virginia Board of Dentistry in July 2004 by Governor Mark Warner and served two consecutive terms. In June 2018, Ms. Mesimer became a site visitor for the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

In 2020-2021, she served as the chair for the ADEA Dental Assisting Section. In 2021 – 2022, she served as a member of the ADEA Workgroup revising Entry-Level Competencies for Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Lab Technologists. She is currently chair of the ADEA Special Interest Group for Dental Hygiene Clinic Coordinators.

Misty has been honored by her colleagues in receiving various awards since 2000. These include the VDHA Outstanding Member Award and the Patricia A. Golliday Award of Dedication. In 2002, Misty received the Advocate of the Year Award from the ARC of the Rappahannock for her significant contributions to the welfare of people with mental retardation. She has been recognized multiple times for her leadership, management, and community service at Germanna Community College. Mrs. Mesimer is a member of the Patawomack Indian Tribe and a Stafford native where she resides with her husband and two daughters.

Misty share insights from her decades of experience in the dental industry in this must-listen conversation between two veterans of dental hygiene!

To connect with Misty:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misty-mesimer-2013b6178/

Email: [e-mail]

Where to Find Dr. Kelly:

Let's Connect! Book a Call today to see how I can help you create high-performance teams, discuss educational programs, or how I can be of assistance. https://calendly.com/drkellytanner/30min

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