Health Care Speaker/ Oral Healthcare - Presenter Kelli Swanson Jaecks, MA, RDH

Kelli Swanson Jaecks, RDH, MA holds a Master’s degree from Oregon State University in Communication and Adult Education, where she taught Leadership and Public Speaking. She has over fourteen years of clinical practice experience, including management and adjunct faculty status. Kelli is an active leader in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, serving at the local, state and national levels. She holds a Limited Access Permit and is currently immediate past President of the Oregon Dental Hygienists’ Association.

Verbal Impact offers health care courses that include both lecture and interactive formats. Sessions are facilitated in a relaxed, open style, allowing attendees to better participate in the learning process. Kelli's science-based background combined with her intelligent, positive demeanor generates an ease of understanding for all her health messages and take-home tips.

Kelli speaks on a wide variety of healthcare related topics to both healthcare professionals and the general public. Topics include the oral/systemic link, OTC oral care products and leadership/communication skills. She will tailor her presentation and topic to your specific audience.

Education

Oregon State University, MAIS – Interdisciplinary Studies in Communication and Adult Education - 2007
Oregon Health Science University, B.S. Dental Hygiene - 1996

Professional Experience

1996 - 2005 Clinician:
General Practice Hygienist
Emphasis on Periodontal disease and treatment
Manager of Dental Hygiene Department
Instituting dental hygiene protocols
New product assessments and implementation
2005 - 2007 Educator: Graduate Teaching Assistant, OSU,
Public Speaking/Leadership
2004 - Present: National Author and Speaker
2008-Present: Educator, Adjunct Faculty Western Oregon University, Communication Studies Department

Publications

Swanson Jaecks, K. Understanding Perimenopause in our Patients and Ourselves: Exploring Oral Health Considerations and Bio-identical hormones for Perimenopausal Symptom Relief, Access, April 2010
Swanson Jaecks, K. Collaboration as a Philosophy of Interdisciplinary Health Care. (Contributor to Denise M. Bowen), Access, March 2010
Swanson Jaecks, K. Commentary on "Current Perceptions of the Role of Dental Hygienists’ in Interdisciplinary Collaboration", (research to practice column), Access, July 2009
Swanson Jaecks, K. Current Perceptions of the Role of Dental Hygienists’ in Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Journal of Dental Hygiene, July 2009
Swanson Jaecks, K. Volunteering, (contributor), Access, April 2009
Swanson Jaecks, K. What's New Pussycat?: Understanding Perimenopause for Ourselves and Our Patients, RDH, March 2009
Swanson Jaecks, K. Mentoring New Leaders, Modern Hygienist, July 2008
Swanson Jaecks, K. The Dental-Medical Connection, (contributor) Access, July 2008
Swanson Jaecks, K. Speaking Out Loud; Public Speaking for the Dental Professional, RDH, June 2008
Swanson Jaecks, K. Speaking Out Loud, RDH, June 2008 [PDF]
Swanson Jaecks, K. Smoking the Hookah, RDH, January 2008 [PDF]
Swanson Jaecks, K. Change Happens, Modern Hygienist, Sept 2007
Swanson Jaecks, K. Learning from the Lost Boys, RDH, June 2007
Swanson Jaecks, K. Straight from the Chart, RDH, February 2005
Swanson Jaecks, K. Alphabet Soup, RDH, April 2005
Swanson Jaecks, K. House Calls in Oregon, RDH, June 2004
Swanson Jaecks, K. 1st Time Delegate to ADHA’s Annual Session, Access 2004
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History of Presentation Engagements

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