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Beatriz Madrid Hicks, M.A., RDH

Dental School
Periodontics
210-567-3825
hicksb@uthscsa.edu

Beatriz Madrid Hicks

Beatriz Hicks is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontics, Division of Dental Hygiene. She received her Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and has 28 years of teaching experience at this University. 

As an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Medicine and in collaboration with the Department of Dental Hygiene she was a Co-Principal Investigator for the Geriatric Dental Hygiene Education component of a federally-funded grant (including experience with a supplemental grant), for the South, West & Central Consortium Geriatric Education Center of Texas, in collaboration with the Texas A&M Health Science Center, School of Rural Public Health. Her experience with the grants allowed her the opportunity to train dental hygiene students in geriatric assessments and in the delivery of oral health services in long term care facilities. In addition, she was able to develop Geriatric courses at the Master’s level. Currently, she serves as the dental hygiene rotation supervisor at the UT Geriatric clinic Dental School Center for Oral Health and Research.

She has extensive experience in public health and worked as the Project Coordinator of a federally funded grant given by the US DHHS Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Office of Head Start, the program was titled “Oral Health Initiative Project.” This grant was in collaboration with the UT Health Science Center Department of Dental Hygiene, the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health, Dental Division and Parent Child Incorporated. The preventive oral health project included the development of a Head Start program in San Antonio to provide Head Start children with limited dental screenings and follow-up services for children at risk with urgent dental needs. The grant created a fluoride varnish program that includes student rotations for dental and dental hygiene students who provide preventative services to Head Start children. 

Her interests include oral health across the lifespan. She regularly gives professional and community-based presentations on topics such as Head Start, geriatrics, community oral health, veterinary oral health, and nutrition. She is a member of Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Society and the treasurer of the Beta Sigma Chapter in San Antonio. She is also a member of Alpha Eta Society, a society dedicated to the service of Allied Health Professionals.

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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

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.
Geriatric Dentistry -
More than ten years experience in working with geriatric populations and oral health. Extensive experience in setting up mobile equipment and working in nursing home settings. Grant funded in Geriatrics since 2005 to 2015.
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.
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.
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. 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 .
Valentic, Bree, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Identifying Normal Oral Structures, Cancers, and Suspicious Lesions 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 .
Wappes, Brittany, Hicks, Beatriz, Nguyen, Carol. Denture and Partial Care 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 .

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.
Delgado, Ashley; Hicks Beatriz M.; Prihoda, Thomas; Smiley, Lynn; Taverna, Melanie. Professional Caregivers Oral Practices and Beliefs for Elderly Clients Aging In Place Journal of Dental Hygiene 2016 Aug;90(4):244-248.
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.
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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Chapa, Rebel; Englehart, Lisa; Hicks, Beatriz; Prihoda, Thomas; Smiley, Lynn; Taverna, Melanie. Extent of Elder Abuse training in Dental Hygiene Curriculum and Program Directors` Perceptions of Importance of and Barriers to Implementation Journal of Dental Education 2019 Jan;:39-47.
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;.

Teaching

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Date Description Institution # Students
1/2020 - 5/2020 Masters' Thesis Directed UT Health San Antonio
1/2020 - 5/2020 Clinic III The University of Texas Health Science Center 24 students
1/2020 - 5/2020 Pharmacotherapeutics The University of Texas Health Science Center 22 students
Co-Course Director
1/2020 - 5/2020 Community Oral Health Practicum The University of Texas Health Science Center 24 students
Course Director
1/2020 - 5/2020 Rotation Student Supervision UT Health San Antonio
9/2007 - 5/2020 Rotation Student Supervision UT Health San Antonio

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