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I am an associate professor, IHEC champion, and the Lead Clinical Director in the department of dental hygiene.
Clinical hygiene and didactic courses in Local Anesthesia, Nutrition, Dental Materials, Community Dentistry, Embryology, and Infection Control.
Previous research in automated blood pressure monitors, tooth whitening, and Celiac disease as well as current interdisciplinary research in IPE, clinical fieldwork, motivational interviewing, silver diamine fluoride, athletic mouthguards, and CAM.
- MA, Adult and Higher Education, University of South Dakota, 2011
- BS, Dental Hygiene, University of South Dakota, 2001
- Associate's Degree , Dental Hygiene, University of South Dakota, 1997
- Fellow-American Dental Hygienists' Association, American Dental Hygienists' Association
- ADEC Technical Service Training Certificate, ADEC
- Training America to Work Safely Certificate of Training, Henry Schein Dental
- ADEC Technical Service Training Certificate, ADEC
- World Clinical Laser Institute Certification, WCLI/Dr. Ed Kusek
- Local Anesthetic and Nitrous Oxide Administration, USD
- CPR for the healthcare professional, AHA
- 2023 Technology Request , Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee, (2024 - 2024)
- Dentrix Patient Engage - Recall System to Increase Patient Encounters for Students at the USD Dental Clinic in Sioux Falls, Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee, (2023 - 2023)
- Dental laser for periodontal treatment to enhance student learning and clinical outcomes, Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee, (2021 - 2022)
- Dental Hygiene Instrument Mirrors with Suction, HAMIC, (2017 - 2018)
- Digital Radiograhy Sensors, HAMIC, (2015 - 2016)
- Transition Campus Clinic to Electronic Dental Record, HAMIC, (2015 - 2016)
- Local Anesthesia Simulation Models, Health Affairs Medical Informatics 2011 Technology request, (2012 - Present)
- Protecting Student Athletes Through Use of Athletic Mouthguards, Dakota Hospital Foundation2019)
- Diode Laser Dentistry, Health Affairs Medical Informatics Committee
- Upgrading digital record keeping in the campus clinic via new computers, keyboards and electronic signature pads. , Health Affairs Medical Informatics 2015 Technology request
Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Ask the Experts . In 2023's States with the Best & Worst Dental Health, editors Adam McCann, 1. Iss. February 1, 2023 Miami, Florida: Wallethub.com, 2023.
- Regnerus, Carissa. 10 Best Natural Toothpastes for a Brighter Smile., Editors Alyssa Jung. Good Housekeeping, 2021.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Dental Hygienists Added To List Of Mandatory Reporters Of Child Maltreatment. Child Welfare Information Gateway Library , 2021.
- Lucas Molitor, Whitney, Naber, Allison, Cleveland, Tracy, Regnerus, Carissa, Zimney, Kory, Wesner, Chelsea, and Kupershmidt, Sabina. Exploring Interprofessional Activities that Address Poverty, Social Determinants of Health, Homelessness, and Chronic Pain, 1-14. Vol. 4, Iss. 2 Health, Interprofessional Practice, and Education, 2021.
- Regnerus, Carissa. USD Department Of Dental Hygiene Receives Grant Award From Dakota Hospital Foundation. Vermillion: Vermillion Plain Talk, 2020.
- Regnerus, Carissa. USD Dental Hygiene Students Meet State’s Need for Dental Health Professionals. Yankton Press and Dakotan, 2020.
- Regnerus, Carissa. , Editors Katie Williams, 1. Iss. Fall 2018 South Dakota: SDDHA Hygiene Highlights, 2018.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Hygiene Highlights., Editors Katie Williams, 1. Iss. Summer 2018 South Dakota: SDDHA Hygiene Highlights, 2018.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Hygiene Highlights., Editors Katie Williams, 1. Iss. Spring 2018 South Dakota: SDDHA Hygiene Highlights, 2018.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Sealant Utilization in South Dakota., Editors Dentistry in South Dakota is the official publication of the SDDA published four times annually: March (Spring), June (Summer), September (Fall) and December (Winter). All members of the SDDA and dental students from South Dakota, receive the SDDA newsletter, which has a circulation of approximately 650. This includes over 95 percent of all practicing South Dakota dentists; and a large secondary audience of dental office staff. Editorial content includes news of interest and official business of the SDDA, including legislative issues, regulations and policies affecting South Dakota dentists., 1. Iss. Winter 2017 Dentistry in South Dakota , 2017.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Hygiene Highlights., Editors Katie Williams, 1. Iss. Summer 2018 South Dakota: SDDHA Hygiene Highlights, 2017.
- Regnerus, Carissa. Hygiene Highlights., Editors Katie Williams, 1. Iss. Spring 2018 South Dakota: SDDHA Hygiene Highlights, 2017.
- Nelson, Deb, Kennedy, Beverly, Regnerus, Carissa, and Schweinle, Amy. Accuracy of Automated Blood Pressure Monitors, 35. Vol. 82, Iss. 4 Chicago, Ill: Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2008.
- American Dental Hygienists' Association Professional Fellow , American Dental Hygienists' Association, 2023
- Outstanding Faculty Award for Distinguished Service, School of Health Sciences, 2023
- Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence Nomination, School of Health Sciences, 2023
- Innovator, IHEC, 2023
- Belbas Larson Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination, University of South Dakota, 2022
- Innovator, IHEC, 2021
- Dental Hygienist of the Year, South Dakota Dental Hygienists' Association, 2021
- Leader, IHEC, 2020
- Leader, IHEC, 2019
- Designer, IHEC, 2019
- Unleash Your Potential Candidate, American Dental Hygienists' Association Annual Session, 2018
- South Dakota Dental Hygienists Association Legislative Chair, SDDHA, 2017
- Observer, IHEC, 2016
- Technical Service Training Award , ADEC, 2011
- Associate Fellowship within the World Clinical Laser Institute, Dr. Ed Kusek, 2009
- Regnerus, Carissa, Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist. Presented at the Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist, Vermillion, SD. (June 17, 2023)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist. Presented at the Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist, Vermillion, SD. (June 16, 2023)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Oral Local Anesthesia Refresher for the Dental Professional. Presented at the Oral Local Anesthesia Refresher for the Dental Professional, Vermillion, SD. (June 16, 2023)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist. Presented at the Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist, Vermillion, SD. (June 15, 2023)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Bridging Generational Gaps. Presented at the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences On-Demand Education Sessions, Virtual. (April 23, 2023)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Teaching Motivational Interviewing Using OSCEs. Presented at the American Dental Educator's Association Annual Session, Philadelphia, PA. (March 21, 2022)
- Williams, Katie, and Regnerus, Carissa, Teaching Motivational Interviewing Using OSCEs. Presented at the ADEA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (March 2022)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Bridging Generational Gaps. Presented at the Noon Lunch Sessions-Spring 2022, Virtual. (February 23, 2022)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist Certification Course. Presented at the Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist Certification Course, USD DH Vermillion. (November 07, 2020)
- Lucas Molitor, Whitney, Naber, Allison, Kupershmidt, Sabina, Cleveland, Tracy, Regnerus, Carissa, Wesner, Chelsea, and Zimney, Kory, Designing and Implementing Interprofessional Education Experiences Responsive to Critical Healthcare Issues. Presented at the Nexus Summit 2020 (August 13, 2020)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Medical Missions and the Dental Hygienist. Presented at the SDDHA Continuing Education Series, Online-Zoom. (July 16, 2020)
- , Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist. Presented at the Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist, Vermillion, SD. (November 03, 2018)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Hands-on Sealant Course. Presented at the Hands-on Sealant Workshop, Vermillion, SD. (February 23, 2018)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist. Presented at the Oral Local Anesthesia Certification for the Dental Hygienist, Vermillion, SD. (November 02, 2017)
- Regnerus, Carissa, How Do We Rate? Sealant Utilization and Prevention in South Dakota. Presented at the USD Dental Hygiene Dakota Days CE, Vermillion, SD. (October 06, 2017)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Sealant Update. Presented at the Sealant Update, Sioux Falls. (May 18, 2017)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Sealant Update. Presented at the Sealant Update, Vermillion. (March 17, 2017)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Sealant Update. Presented at the Sealant Update, Chamberlain. (September 2016)
- Regnerus, Carissa, Celiac Disease: Living Against the Grain. Presented at the USD Dental Hygiene Dakota Days CE, Vermillion, SD. (October 07, 2011)
