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Education
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| Year | Degree | Discipline | Institution |
| 1992 | MA | Adult Higher Education | University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
| 1988 | BS | Allied Health Education | Incarnate Word College San Antonio , TX |
| 1986 | Certificate | Dental Hygiene (Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society) | University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio , TX |
Appointments
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| 9/2012 - Present | Clinical Associate Professor | UT Health Science Center San Antonio, Periodontics, San Antonio, TX |
Expertise
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Community Oral Health - Community Course Director since 2005. Extensive experience prior to this (1992) setting up programs in the community. Extensive research experience in children's oral health and geriatrics. Community Director for the Dept. of Dental Hygiene since 2005. |
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Geriatric Dentistry - More than ten years experience in working with geriatric populations and oral health. Extensive experience in setting up mobil equipment and working in nursing home settings. Grant funded in Geriatrics since 2005 to 2015. |
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Head Start and Children`s oral health - More than ten years experience working in pediatric dentistry, and several years working with Head start children in education, treatment and research, and service. Grant funded 2006-2010. |
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Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office - More than ten years experience teaching medical emergencies and in giving CE courses at a local, state and national level. Developed roleplay scenarios on DVD, revised second version in 2007. |
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Veterinary Oral Health - Years of experience giving CE courses to Palo Alto Vet Tech students on how to care for an animal's oral health. In addition, have attended conferences and published an article on this topic (2011). Currently set up a vet rotation beginning spring 2011. |
Publications
Electronic/Web Publication |
| Wappes, Brittany, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Denture and Partial Care San Antonio, Texas: Morningside Ministries; 2015 Mar. Available from: www.mmlearn.org . |
| Wappes, Brittany,Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Dental Hygiene Care: Toothbrush Modifications for Patient`s with Dexterity Needs San Antonio, Texas: Morningside Ministries; 2015 Mar. |
| Valentic, Bree, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Building Trust San Antonio, Texas: Morningside Ministries; 2015 Mar. Available from: www.mmlearn.org . |
| Galicki, Nina, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Denture Adhesives San Antonio, Texas: Morningside Ministries; 2015 Mar. Available from: www.mmlearn.org . |
| Galicki, Nina, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Oral Care of the Dementia Patient San Antonio, Texas: Morningside Ministries; 2015 Mar. Available from: www.mmlearn.org . |
| Valentic, Bree, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Identifying Normal Oral Structures, Cancers, and Suspicous Lesions San Antonio, Texas: Morningside Ministries; 2015 Mar. Available from: www.mmlearn.org . |
Journal Article |
| Conn R Warren-Morris D Prihoda T Hernandez E Hicks BM. Comparison of two manual toothbrushes in effectiveness of plaque removal: A pilot study Journal of Dental Hygiene 2017 Apr;91(2):32-39. |
| Taverna MV, Nguyen C, Hicks B. Oral Hygiene and Self-Care in Older Adults with Dementia Generations 2016 Nov;40(3):43-48. |
| Galicki,Nina; Hicks, Beatriz; Nguyen,Carol; Valentic,Bree; Waapes,Brittany. Online Training for Nursing Staff to Improve the Oral Health Quality of Senior Residents American Dental Hygienist Association Access Journal 2016 Aug;:12-13. |
| Delgado AM, Prihoda TJ, Nguyen CA, Hicks BM, Smiley LA, Taverna MV. Professional Caregivers` Oral Care Practices and Beliefs for Elderly Clients Aging in Place Journal of Dental Hygiene 2016 Aug;90(4):244-248. |
| Bain C McComas M Taverna M Hicks BM Wright R. Educational Deficiencies Recognized by Independent Practice Dental Hygienists and their Suggestions for Change Journal of Dental Hygiene 2015 Dec;88(6):373-379. |
| Bain C McComas M Taverna M Hicks BM Wright R. Educational Deficiencies Recognized by Independent Practice Dental Hygienists and their Suggestions for Change Journal of Dental Hygiene 2015 Dec;88(6):373-379. |
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| Galicki,Nina; Hicks, Beatriz; Nguyen,Carol; Valentic,Bree; Waapes,Brittany. Online Training for Nursing Staff to Improve the Oral Health Quality of Senior Residents American Dental Hygienist Association Access Journal 2016 Aug;. |
| Delgado AM, Prihoda TJ, Nguyen CA, Hicks BM, Smiley LA, Taverna MV. Professional Caregivers Oral Care Practices and Beliefs for Elderly Clients Aging in Place Journal of Dental Hygiene 2016 Aug;9(4):244-248. |
Teaching
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Grants
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| Funding Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Title | South, West, and Central Consortium Geriatric Education Grant |
| Status | Active |
| Period | 7/2010 - 7/2015 |
| Role | Co-Investigator |
| Grant Detail | To educate and train Bachelor entry, Bachelor completion and Master degree seeking dental hygiene students in the area of geriatric oral health specifically gaining experience working in a long term care facility. In addition, the grant will develop a continuing education certificate in geriatrics for practicing dental hygienist professionals. |