- Paulis, M.R. (2009). The influence of patient education by the dental hygienist: acceptance
of the fluorescence oral cancer exam. Journal of Dental Hygiene,83(3):134-40.
- Contributed to: Elliott-Smith, S. Oral cancer devices in the operatory. Access; 2008
Sep-Oct.
Recent Professional Presentations
June 2019 Presented Poster: "Incorporation of an "Attending Dental Hygienist" in Dental
Hygiene Clinical Education"
- Co-Authors: Mark Kacerik, RDH, MS, Renee Garcia-Prajer,
RDH, MS, Gwen Grosso, RDH, MS
- June 2, 2019
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- Tampa, FL
April 2019 Presented: "Mental Health First Aid for the Dental Professional"
- Dr Rachael Petitti, PhD., LCSW & Marie Paulis, RDH, MSDH
- April 25, 2019
- University of New Haven
March 2017 Presented: "Teaching Innovations in the Biomedical Sciences: Short Talks"
- March 19, 2017
- American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
- Long Beach, California
Feb 2017 Presented "What is Your Career Path?"
- February 12, 2017
- ADHA-Connecticut Professional Development Day
- CE: 2
- New Haven, CT
Jan 2017 Presented: "Benefits of a Clinical Workshop for CDCA Examination Preparation"
- January 13, 2017
- For Commission on Dental Competency Assessments
- Orlando, Fl
June 2016 Presented "Benefits of a Clinical Workshop for CDCA Examination Preparation"
- June 17, 2016
- For Commission on Dental Competency Assessments
- Linthicum, Maryland
May 2016 Presented: Connecticut Dental Hygienist Association Legislative Updates
- To Waterbury Dental Hygienists’ Association
- Waterbury, CT
June 2015 Presented: "It’s All About That Stress! How to Recognize Students in Distress."
- Presented at Clinical Educator’s Workshop, Fones School of Dental Hygiene
- June 3rd, 2015; 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
- University of Bridgeport
Nov 19, 2014 Presenter at Diabetes Symposium, "Improving the Lives of People with
Diabetes," sponsored by Northeast Medical Group, Yale-New Haven
- Held at R.D. Scinto Auditorium, 3 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT
- 8:00 am -1:00 pm
- Speakers and Topics:
- The Transition from Hospital to Home by Diane Sheehan, APRN
- What to Eat if you Have Diabetes by Lisa Bishop, MS, RD, CDE
- Diabetes and Gingival Disease, by Marie Paulis, RDH, MSDH
- New Drugs for Diabetes, by Dr. Sandi-Jo Galati, MD, Endocrinologist
- Questions and Answers, by Dr. Joseph Rosa, MD, Endocrinologist
Oct 2014 Presented: "Relevance of a Workshop to Prepare for the Dental Hygiene Clinical Exam"
- Poster Session
- 3rd North American/Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference, "Beyond the Boundaries: Discovery, Innovation and Transformation,"
Bethesda, Maryland
Sep 2014 Presented: "Aligning Outcomes with Your Canvas Course Content"
- Introduced University faculty/attendees to key concepts of how to utilize existing Canvas features to create and incorporate measurable outcomes into quizzes, rubrics, and content
- University of Bridgeport Faculty Development Day
Aug 2014 Presented: "Grab Your Students By Their Brains"
- Presented at UB Naturopathic Faculty Development Workshop
- 3-hour Presentation about utilizing technology in clinical and classroom teaching
June 2014 Presented: "Grab Your Students By Their Brains"
- Fones Clinical Educators Workshop
- 2-hour presentation about utilizing technology in clinical and classroom teaching to DH educators from Fones and other DH colleges
Service to Institution and the Profession
2016- Commission on Dental Competency Assessments
- Appointed consultant member
2015- University of New Haven
- University Academic Standards Committee (2018- present)
- University Honors Committee (2018- present)
- Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum Committee (2016-present)
- Dental Hygiene Program Academic Standards Committee (2016-present)
2010-2017- Volunteer CT Mission of Mercy
2005-2015 University of Bridgeport
- Committee Chair: University Student Advising Committee
- Chair of Interview Committee for Clinical Full-time faculty position (2014)
- Chair of Interview Committee for Clinical Full-time faculty position (2014)
- University Faculty Council University of Bridgeport (2013-2015)
- Member University Senate University of Bridgeport (2013-2015)
1992- present American Dental Hygienists’ Association
- Various committee and board positions
Courses Taught
August 2015 - present; University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Department
School of Health Sciences
- DHYG 3360 Local Anesthesia (2019)
- DHYG 1110 Introduction to Dental Hygiene II (2019 to present)
- DHYG 1105 Introduction to Dental Hygiene I (2018 to present)
- DHYG 4455 Dental Public Health (2017- present)
- DHYG 4460 Advanced Dental Hygiene Concepts (2015-2017)
- UNIV 1141 Common Course- Happiness (2017-2018)
- DHYG 3350 Dental Hygiene Concepts (2015-2018)
August 2005- May 2015; University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT
Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Department,
College of Health Sciences
- DHYG 250 Dental Materials Lecture and Lab
- DHYG 227 Clinical instructor/Clinical Coordinator
- DHYG 228 Clinical instructor/Clinical Coordinator
- DHYG 301 Instructional Strategies for the Healthcare Provider
- DHYG 230L Local Anesthesia Lab
- Master’s Thesis Advisor