Renee Prajer

Education

A.S. Dental Hygiene; University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT.
B.S. Dental Hygiene; University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT.
M.S. Education; University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT.

Certified in Local Anesthesia, State of Connecticut

American Heart Association Instructor Certification, BLS for Health Care Provider

Published Books and Articles

▪Prajer R: “Spreading the Facts on Viral Diseases”; Journal of Practical Hygiene 2007; October 23-24

▪Prajer R, Grosso G: “Substance Use and its Impact on Dental Hygiene Treatment”; Journal of Practical Hygiene 2007; May 22-24

▪Prajer R, Kacerik M: “Treating Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease”; Dimensions of Dental Hygiene 2006; September 24-26.

▪Kacerik M, Prajer R: “The Benefits of Xylitol for Fresh Breath and Caries Prevention”; Journal of Practical Hygiene 2006; Jan/Feb, 31-32

▪Kacerik M, Prajer R, Conrad C: “Ethics Instruction in the Dental Hygiene Curriculum”;  Journal of Dental Hygiene 2006; 80, 1-13

▪Grosso G, Prajer R:  “Quelling the Anxiety”; Dimensions of Dental Hygiene 2005; June 40-43

▪Kacerik M, Prajer R: “Ethics Instruction in the Dental Hygiene Curriculum”; (Abstract)  Pinnacles through Perseverance, American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Session, Dallas Texas, 2004

Courses Taught

DH 330L Dental Hygiene Clinical Concepts III

DH 350 Dental Hygiene Concepts IV

DH 350L Dental Hygiene Clinical Concepts IV
DH 460 Advanced Dental Hygiene Concepts
DH 460L Advanced Dental Hygiene Clinical Concepts

Other 

Renee began practicing dental hygiene in 1989. Since that time Ms. Prajer has practiced in a variety of dental settings including periodontics, general dentistry, pedodontics, and incarceration facilities. In addition to her active clinical employment, Renee joined the distinguished UNH dental hygiene faculty in May 2000. Ms. Prajer brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in academia. Renee has taught in the discipline of dental hygiene for the past sixteen years. Throughout this experience, she has spanned clinical and didactic curriculum in all levels of dental hygiene education including Dental Radiology, Oral Anatomy, Embryology, Histology, Dental Hygiene Research, Dental Hygiene Senior Project, Dental Hygiene Internship and Advanced Dental Hygiene Concepts.

Ms. Prajer is an enthusiastic educator who enjoys the utilization of technology in the classroom and initiating contemporary ideas into the dental hygiene curriculum. She is the National Board and North East Regional Board Coordinator for the program. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Renee has worked diligently seeking grant opportunities both on campus as well as with the Danbury Public Schools Oral Health Initiative. She assists the initiative with oral health needs assessments, subsequent grant writing and providing care to the underserved children in Danbury, CT. At the University of New Haven, Renee serves on the Senate Curriculum Committee, the UNH Student Conduct Board, the Departmental Scholarship Committee, Dental Hygiene Academic Standards Committee, Dental Hygiene Curriculum Committee, Dental Hygiene Faculty Search Committee and the Dental Hygiene Outcomes Assessment Committee.

Renee is certified in the administration of local anesthesia in the State of Connecticut. She is a published author in the Journal of Dental Hygiene, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and the Journal of Practical Hygiene. Ms. Prajer has presented at the local, state and national levels. She is a multiple recipient for inclusion of “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers” and has been appointed for inclusion in “Who’s Who of Women in Education”.

Professional Memberships include the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the New Haven Dental Hygienists' Association.

North East Regional Dental Hygiene Board Examination