Michelle Casias, RDH

Education and Training

• Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science – University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
• Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene – Pueblo Community College
• Master of Public Health candidate, graduate coursework completed at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Professional History

• Registered Dental Hygienist, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Faculty Dental Clinic
• Director of Dental Hygiene, Peak Vista Community Health Centers
• Registered Dental Hygienist Team Leader, Denver Health School Based Oral Health Program
• 18+ years combined experience clinical dental hygiene in community health and private practices

Specialty Areas and Certifications

• Local Anesthesia
• Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy

Interests

• Increasing access to oral healthcare to underserved populations
• Pediatric oral disease prevention
• Performing Arts, Cooking, Travel and spending time with friends and family